Cessna Aircraft Books - History, Types and Construction

Cessna 172 Training Manual

This book is a detailed guide to the Cessna 172. It offers clear explanations of the aircraft's systems, flight operations and performance, supported by photographs, diagrams, schematics and tables.
The content is based on engineering manuals, operating handbooks for the C172 series, and the authors' extensive experience as commercial pilots, instructors and examiners.

The book is suitable for type transition training and for student pilots, serving as a helpful supplement to instruction provided by qualified flight teachers and structured training programmes.
Experienced pilots will find practical advice to refine their flying skills, and the book also serves as a valuable teaching aid for instructors. Although written for Cessna 172 pilots, it will also appeal to aviation enthusiasts, virtual pilots and engineers.

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Cessna 172

The Cessna 172 is unquestionably the world's most successful light aircraft. More than 43,000 have been built since 1956, and the type is in service all over the world. For many, it defines the experience of cross-country flying with family and friends.

This small volume traces the origins of the Cessna 172 and highlights the features that have made it so successful. Comprehensively illustrated, with many previously unpublished photographs, the book includes a close-up look at an individual aircraft and highlights the differences between the many Cessna 172 and 175 variants. It discusses flying and owning the type and illustrates how the instrument panel layout, flight controls and instruments have evolved during the lengthy production run.
The book finishes with a fascinating look at a number of special variants and uses, including tailwheel and STOL conversions, re-engined examples, ski and seaplane operation, banner towing and skywriting.

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Twin Cessna : The Cessna 300 and 400 Series of Light Twins

The Cessna 310 broke new ground in general aviation when it appeared in 1953. It remained in production for nearly thirty years and nearly 6,000 were built.

This book reviews the types origins, competitors and development, including the many variants produced.

Detail includes comments on ownership and operation, visual differences between individual models and after-market upgrades.

The book continues with the closely-related Cessna 320 and the later "cabin class" twins, the Cessna 340, 335 and 303.
A second section examines the larger cabin twins in the Cessna 400 series from the Cessna 411 to the turboprop Cessna 425, 441 Conquest II and Reims Cessna F406 Caravan II.

This family includes nine distinct types of aircraft and the section also includes some amusing tales about flying the Cessna 404 Titan. A comprehensive guide is provided to allow the easy recognition of the different aircraft and sub-variants within the Cessna 400 series.

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72 Lessons From The Sky: Cessna 172

This book presents seventy-two true accounts from Cessna 172 pilots, each offering a practical lesson learned from an accident or near miss.
As the most produced and widely flown light aircraft in the world, the Cessna 172 has been used by pilots of all experience levels. These reports provide insight into real situations faced by skilled and experienced operators.

The book contains firsthand descriptions of a wide range of incidents, including taxiway errors, forced landings, near misses, wake turbulence encounters, hard landings, avionics problems, and unintentional flight into cloud.
Each story highlights key decisions, risk factors, and outcomes that can help pilots improve their awareness and flying skills.

This volume is intended for current and future Cessna 172 pilots who wish to learn from real events and strengthen their confidence in the aircraft and in their own abilities.

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Caravan - Cessna's Swiss Army Knife with Wings

Known for being one of the most versatile and robust aircraft ever produced, the Cessna Caravan has become the DC-3 workhorse of our current times - as Cessna nicknames it, a "Swiss Army Knife with wings"!
From its coverage of the Caravan's colorful history to its innovative-yet-conventional aircraft systems, to interesting pilot stories, tips, and beautiful photography throughout, Lewis and Cook's book is both entertaining and enlightening - Caravan edutainment at its best!
The chapters parallel flight phases on a typical mission, and are chock-full of experience, insights and trivia from preflight to postflight - a truly amazing story for all pilots interested in this legendary powerhouse.
Every chapter contains a special topic along with the related phase of flight, comprised of Lewis and Cook's coverage of pertinent Caravan characteristics, or stories told by pilots flying Caravans in unusual circumstances and faraway places.

Two sections of color photography are included, and multiple appendices with further information on specifications and industry contacts for Caravan owners, as well as extensive footnotes and bibliography.

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Cessna 150 / 152 Pilot's Operating Handbook

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This Cessna 150/152 Pilot's Operating Handbook focuses on understanding the aircraft's systems, their operation, and use in both normal and abnormal flight situations. It provides all the information necessary to operate the aircraft safely, including its limitations and performance data for each flight phase.

The handbook follows the same educational approach used in airline crew training, where pilots are trained on the specific aircraft they will fly. It guides the reader step by step to gain a complete understanding of their plane.

With clear explanations, performance tables, system diagrams, and practical examples, this handbook enables pilots to become thoroughly familiar with their Cessna 150/152, approaching the aircraft with the confidence and knowledge of a professional pilot.

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Cessna 152 Training Manual

This illustrated manual gives clear and practical information on the Cessna 152. It is suitable for flight training, type rating preparation, and everyday use by pilots flying this aircraft.
The content is based on engineering documents, manufacturer handbooks, and the author's extensive flight experience. It explains the aircraft and its systems in a simple and useful way, covering normal operations, performance planning, and key technical points. Photographs, diagrams and schematics support the explanations and help readers understand the material quickly and reliably.

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Cessna 172

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This illustrated book is designed for pilots, students, and aviation enthusiasts with an interest in Cessna aircraft. It focuses on the Cessna 172, one of the most widely flown aircraft in the world.

The book explains the C172's systems, performance, operating limits, weight and balance, and both normal and unusual procedures. Each chapter has been prepared with input from professional pilots, flight instructors, and airline captains who share a passion for this aircraft.

Its aim is to help readers approach the Cessna 172 with the same understanding and discipline as professional pilots.

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Cessna 172 - A Pilot's Guide

A pilot's guide for the Cessna 172. Subjects covered in detail include an overall description of the aircraft, limitations, handling characteristics, and loading/performance data.

All the information is gleaned from flying experiences by experts in the industry, and is presented in an easy-to-read format. Pilots will find each guide in the series an invaluable companion to the aircraft's Flight Manual and an excellent sourcebook for the aircraft's principal characteristics.

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Cessna 182 Training Manual

This illustrated guide offers clear training and reference material for the Cessna 182. It adds practical detail to the Pilot's Operating Handbook by explaining technical data, operating steps, and proven methods to improve flying skills. It supports structured flight training and also serves as a reliable reference for pilots who already fly the aircraft.

The content is based on manufacturers' maintenance manuals, several Cessna 182 operating handbooks from different models, and the authors' experience as flight instructors and charter pilots. The text is easy to follow and supported by photos, diagrams, and schematics. The flight operations section covers normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures, performance planning, and sample calculations.

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