This is an established textbook of common-sense principles, used internationally in universities, colleges and training schools, which pays due regard to the basic airworthiness requirements of the three world certificating authorities: The American FAA, British CAA and European JAA. The book covers aeroplanes intended for operation by one pilot and includes microlights, business executive, sporting, acrobatic, training and agricultural aircraft as well as seaplanes.

The comprehensive final chapter is devoted to practical worked examples of designed projects, illustrating points made earlier, introduced for guidance or for the purpose of criticism. Fully illustrated with photographs, diagrams and tables throughout.