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Learning about the Cessna aircraft is learning about aviation history. General Aviation really got a big start when Cessna started building it's first airplanes. Because of Cessna's efforts, the airplane became less expensive, safer and easer to fly than ever. The Cessna story can be seen in the following airplane books and flight manuals. See the PATCO Patterson Aircraft Company, Cessna Dealer Exhibit here.

Cessna Aircraft Books

O-1 Bird Dog in Action
Softbound Book

Adcock. Chosen in 1950 to replace its aging fleet of L-4 and L-5 aircraft, the Cessna L-19/O-1 Bird Dog was the first all-metal high wing aircraft to fly for the U.S. Army. Here, you'll see the five different models of the Bird Dog in service not only for the Army, but also for the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and foreign governments in liaison, training and observation roles. 50 pages, 120 B&W photographs, 10 color profiles, engineering drawings and more. 11"x 8¼", softcover.
#0004112

Price: $12.95

Cessna's Golden Age
Softbound Book

Abel, Abel & Matt. Looks at Clyde Cessna and the Cessna Aircraft Company from the early 1900s, through the years of the Depression and WWII. Includes biographical information and details the people, facilities and manufacturing operations of the Golden Age. Emphasis is given to Airmasters, Bobcats, Waco Gliders (Cessna-built), and Cessna 120 and 140 airplanes, although other models and a factory tour are included. 96 pages, 180 photographs, 3-views and more. 8½"x 11", softcover.
#0005344

Price: $22.95
ISBN-10: 1879825252

Price:

$12.00

Cessna Warbirds: A Detailed and Personal History of Cessna's Involvement in the Armed Forces (Paperback)

Airpower Journal, Winter 1997
A true military aviation enthusiast's delight...I recommend [it] without reservation to anyone interested in Cessna aircraft in military service.

Flight, April 1997
An informative and entertaining book that should enjoy a wide audience.

Cessna: Wings for the World II
Softbound Book

Thompson. Development of the 300-series Twins and prototypes, including the T-303, 310, L-27/U-3, T-37, 336, 337, 340 and prototypes such as the 308, 327, 620 and XMC. Much detail and background information. Companion to Wings for the World shown above. 57 photos and charts, 141 pgs., 8½"x 11’, sfbd.
#0001662

24.95

Cessna Wings for the World III

William D. Thompson. Book describes the design concepts and flight testing challenges of Cessna's many "top of the line" 400 series propeller-driven twin-engine airplanes. Also included are extensive descriptions of engineering assignments, aircraft serial numbers, and Wallace Division History. 183 pgs., 50 photos, 8½"x 11", sfbd.
#0005343

Price: $24.95

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Softbound Book

Cessna's Swiss Army Knife with Wings
Lewis & Cook. Through pilot stories, historical anecdotes, and dozens of expert flying tips that cover everything from preflight troubleshooting to landing procedures, this book chronicles the colorful story of the Cessna Caravan, an innovative and rugged single-engine propjet introduced in 1985 that is often referred to as "the flying SUV." 235 pages, 35 B&W and 20 color photographs, 7¼"x 9", softcover.
#0029912

Price: $19.95

Papa X-Ray
Softbound Book

Jim Lang. Here is the lighthearted, true story of a trusty old airplane, a family adjusting to life in the far north and a greenhorn pilot learning to fly in the spectacular ruggedness of Canada's Northwest Territories. Ride along with the family as they fly their 1966 four-seat, single-engine Cessna everywhere from weekly grocery runs to trips across Canada. You'll feel like you're in the fourth seat, laughing along the way. 173 pgs., 6"x 9", sfbd.
#0006201

Price: $11.95

A Practical Guide to Airplane

Performance and Design
Softbound Book

Crawford. Leads you through the basic design procedures, using novel graphic techniques to eliminate tedious calculations. Using a plastic template and worksheets provided, you will be able to quickly predict the performance or see the results of changing design features for any unpowered or prop driven aircraft with a weight up to 4,000 lbs. Examples used are Gossamer Albatross, Thorp T-18, to the Cessna 172. Includes template and pad of worksheets, heavily illustrated. 8½"x 11", sfbd.
#0001939

Price: $19.95

Stick and Rudder
Hardbound Book

Langewiesche. An analysis of the art of flying that specifically shows what the pilot does when he flies, how he does it, and why. 20 chapters cover: The Flying Instinct, Wind Drift, Torque, The Turn, The Landing, The Working Speeds of an Airplane, etc. Written by a former test pilot for Cessna, it gives the student pilot a solid background in the art of flying and the instructor an excellent teaching tool. 384 pgs., 6"x 9",hdbd.
#0003204

Price: $24.95

Wings Over Denali
Softbound Book

A Photographic History of Aviation in Denali National Park. McAllister. This book documents aviation's influence on the development of Denali National Park. You'll see historical and contemporary photographs of aviation firsts with rare photos of Taylorcrafts, Fairchilds, Cessnas, a Ford Tri-Motor, Wiley Post's Winnie Mae "nose-over" and more, while also enjoying never-before-published interviews with many of the "old timers." 167 pgs., 74 color and 71 B&W photos, 11"x 8½", sfbd.
#0010045

Price: $29.95

Wichita's Legacy of Flight
Softbound Book

Images of America

Known as the "Air Capital of the World," Wichita, Kansas, has been associated with aviation longer than any city in the world. This photo-essay follows its progress from a "cowtown" to the early days of Clyde Cessna's daring aerial feats and his successful aircraft company, which inspired Stearman, Travel Air, Piper and others to form. From there, the industry in Wichita even branched into military aviation and aerospace, retaining its leadership position even today. 128 pgs., 195 B&W photos, 6½"x 9¼", sfbd.
#0018104

Price: $19.95

You Want to Build & Fly What?
Softbound Book

Starks. This is the boisterous, very funny, wildly exaggerated true story of Dick Starks, a man who goes through the agonies and delights of learning to fly, buys a down-in-the-tires Cessna, then goes on to build a replica of a Nieuport fighter. Dick then becomes part of a group of airborne lunatics who fly out of a tiny strip and are constantly challenging one another to aerial combat. This book is really about the fun of flying and the joy of sharing that fun. 249 pgs., 6" x 9", sfbd.
#0001369

Price: $14.95

The Complete Guide to Cessna Aircraft
Softbound Book

Murphy. This second edition details every Cessna model from the AA of the 1920s to the Caravans, Citations and Sovereign of today. Heavily illustrated volume includes full performance specifications, directory of noteworthy web sites, and a glossary of terms. Also lists buying information such as current pricing on new and used models, insurance references and tips for choosing the right model. 184 pages, 142 B&W photographs, 7¼"x 9¼", softcover.
#0006304

Price: $19.95

Positive Flying
Hardbound Book

Taylor & Guinther. For the first time in print, the actual numbers: a disciplined method for making an airplane do precisely what you want it to do. Cockpit procedures “by the numbers” for 27 of the most popular light aircraft. Details techniques for approaches, patterns, go-arounds, short and soft field landings with tables and worksheets. This book will help you no matter which small plane you fly... those listed, or even a Sopwith Camel. 229 pgs., hdbd.
#0002736

Price: $24.95

*Cessna Citation Jets*
	Cessna Citation Jets (Enthusiast Color Series) (Paperback) by Geza Szurovy Book Description IBSN 0760307857 Polished mahogany, Corinthian leather, wet bars, and cutting-edge technology are standard amenities in the world of business jets. And since 1971 no line of "bizjets" has ferried more captains of industry and celebrities in style and safety than Cessna's bestselling Citation series. This all-color history of the Cessna Citation begins with the company's entry into the corporate jet market and traces the evolution of the series through today. Air-to-air photographs, detail shots of lavish interiors, cockpit views, production line images, and much more examine such models as the Citation I through V, Citation Jet, Citation Bravo, Citation Ultra, Citation Excel and Citation X. No longer Available.
	The Legend of Cessna Hardbound Book Rodengen. From the company's first single seat monoplane manufactured in 1916 to the remarkable new Citation Mustang, Cessna has become the world's largest general aviation manufacturer, delivering 1,239 aircraft in 2006 alone. Now, this updated third edition of The Legend of Cessna chronicles the company's extraordinary history, provides information on Cessna's newest models, and even includes a foreword written by actor and aviation enthusiast Harrison Ford. 336 pages, 300 photographs, 9"x 11¼", hardcover. #0001749 Price: $39.95
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*Specialty Cessna Models*
	Cessna T-50 Sky King "Songbird" Display Model Prebuilt Mahogany Display Model Made of Philippine mahogany, this hand painted and detailed, 1/30 scale model of "Songbird" - the Cessna T-50 that appeared in the popular 1950s television series Sky King - measures 13" long, has a 17" wingspan, and includes a display stand. #0097054 Price: $169.00 Click here to see All of the Sky King DVD Videos
	Sky King Volume 1 DVD Video "From out of the clear blue of the western sky comes… Sky King!" This compilation of four episodes of the beloved 1950s TV series - which inspired a generation of American aviators - takes you to the Flying Crown Ranch in Arizona to witness the high-flying adventures of Schuyler "Sky" King (Kirby Grant), his niece Penny (Gloria Winters) and the Songbird - Sky's sleek Cessna 310B. Whether winging it to a rescue or grounding a criminal, Sky King always flies straight. B&W, 1 hr. 45 min. #00V7106 Price: $9.95 Click here to see All of the Sky King DVD Videos