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The First HumanPowered Flight: The Story of Paul B. Maccready and His Airplane, the Gossamer Condor (First Book),Used
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Describes the building and the flight of the Gossamer Condor, the airplane that met all requirements of the original Kremer Prize competition and became the first true humanpowered flight
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'The First Human-Powered Flight'? A: The book describes the construction and flight of the Gossamer Condor, the first successful human-powered aircraft that won the Kremer Prize.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Richard L. Taylor.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on January 1, 1995.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 63 pages.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The book is listed as being in good condition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book has a library binding.
- Q: Is there any information about the book's edition? A: No specific edition information is provided in the product details.
- Q: What kind of audience is this book suitable for? A: This book is suitable for readers interested in aviation history, aerodynamics, and human-powered flight.
- Q: Are there any illustrations or diagrams in the book? A: The product details do not specify whether there are illustrations or diagrams included.
- Q: Can this book be used as a reference for building similar aircraft? A: While the book details the Gossamer Condor's construction, it may not serve as a technical manual for building similar aircraft.