About the Book:
Chris Heintz is one of the most prolific light aircraft designers of our times. For forty years, he has relentlessly pursued an unwavering goal: to offer individuals the means to build their own personal aircraft. He has now condensed his career-long experience in the form of a much-awaited new book: Flying on Your Own Wings – A Complete Guide to Understanding Light Airplane Design.
Heintz’ book is a summary of his life-long career in designing light sport aircraft. He discusses the complex engineering involved in designing light aircraft in easy-to-follow layman’s terms; essential reading for anyone wanting to better understand light aircraft such as the newly introduced PiperSport and the much studied CH 601 XL design. This book is bound to become a classic for light airplane designers, but will also provide kit-builders valuable insights into why aircraft structures are the way they are. For those not particularly inclined to designing their own plane, the ample biographical information, aviation related anecdotes as well as Heintz’ musings and life philosophy will still make the book an appealing read for any light aircraft owner/pilot.
Heintz’ book is a summary of his life-long career in designing light sport aircraft. He discusses the complex engineering involved in designing light aircraft in easy-to-follow layman’s terms; essential reading for anyone wanting to better understand light aircraft such as the newly introduced PiperSport and the much studied CH 601 XL design. This book is bound to become a classic for light airplane designers, but will also provide kit-builders valuable insights into why aircraft structures are the way they are. For those not particularly inclined to designing their own plane, the ample biographical information, aviation related anecdotes as well as Heintz’ musings and life philosophy will still make the book an appealing read for any light aircraft owner/pilot.
