The Legend of Cessna
Rodengen, Jeffrey L.
First Edition
WHEN CLYDE CESSNA flew bis beloved Silver Wings for the first time in 1911, flight was just a novelty. Hundreds of people attended air shows to watch Clyde do little more than fly overhead and hope for a smooth landing. To people who had never seen an airplane, it was well worth the 50 cents of admission.
In less than 90 years, rapid advances in flight fundamentally changed the way we live, work and wage war, and the Cessna Aircraft Company has helped pioneer the way. As the general aviation leader, Cessna provides the world's fastest business jets, as well as a host of other aircraft to serve a wide variety of needs, from the routine delivery of packages to medical evacuation.
In 1996, the Company introduced the crown jewel in its growing line of business jets, the Citation X. Capable of a cruising speed of Mach .92, the X is the fastest non-military jet in the world. Golf legend Arnold Palmer, an accomplished pilot and long-time Citation fan, took delivery of the first production model.
With more than $3 billion in back orders, Cessna is committed to maintaining its leadership in producing safe, reliable, high quality aircraft that represent the best value in general aviation.
Cessna has bullt a reputation for rising above the turbulence that had threatened to ground it on more than one occasion. Discover the remarkable people and events that have helped shape The Legend of Cessna.
hardcover with dust jacket large format
256 Seiten / pages
many rare photos
very good condition
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA - 1998 - Write Stuff
Art.Nr. 19024
