A Practical Guide to Building Small Gas Blimps - Paperback

by F. Marc de Piolenc (Editor), Robert J. Rechs (Author)

A blimp-a nonrigid dirigible airship to give it its full formal title-is not a trivial construction project, regardless of size. It involves many different skills and an absolute refusal to compromise quality and workmanship. But if you want to build one, this is the only book that can help you do it.

Author Biography

Born and raised in Southern California; served as a mechanic in the US Army; Engineering major at Compton College; started flight training 1957; graduated from the University of Miami (Florida); served as a flight instructor, flew worldwide as an airline Engineer/Pilot since the 1960s; served as FAA designated airworthiness representative specializing in lighter-than-air craft; holder of a Master Rigger's License; serves as an engineering consultant specializing in inflatable technology.