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History and mechanics of Private Planes/General Aviation

History and mechanics of Private Planes/General Aviation. Wesley Rawson. Piper. Founded in 1927 First Cherokee in 1961 10,896 made. Some Specs. 1970 Piper Cherokee 140 150 horsepower Cruise at 110 knotts Stall at 50 knotts Low wing. Cessna. Founded in 1927

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History and mechanics of Private Planes/General Aviation

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  1. History and mechanics of Private Planes/General Aviation Wesley Rawson

  2. Piper • Founded in 1927 • First Cherokee in 1961 • 10,896 made

  3. Some Specs • 1970 Piper Cherokee 140 • 150 horsepower • Cruise at 110 knotts • Stall at 50 knotts • Low wing

  4. Cessna • Founded in 1927 • Started production of 152 after 150 in 1977 • 7,584 Produced

  5. Some Specs • O-235-L2C Engine • 110 HP • Cruise at 107 knotts • Stall at 43 knotts • Trainer plane

  6. Mechanics • Cables and pulleys run from controls to wings, elevators, and rudders.

  7. Citaions • Multiple Interviews with Keith Rawson (Father) • "Piper Aircraft history performance and specifications." pilot resources aviation resources aviation weather flight training for general aviation. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Jan. 2013. <http://www.pilotfriend.com/aircraft%20p • "Cessna 152 for sale." Trade a Plane. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Jan. 2013. <www.trade-a-plane.com/search?s-type=aircraft&make=Cessna&model=152&s-seq=2&s-lvl=2>. • Interview with Richard Arnold – CFI CFII of 60 years

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