Stubby wrote:
Mike wrote:
Hi,

I'm interested in learning more about airplane construction, say maybe
a Cessna 172. I know the basics of airframes and power plants, but
what I'm having a hard time finding is actual diagrams and depictions
of the actual assembly. For example, wing root connections, engine
mounts, supporting structures, etc. I imagine this might be available
in a mechanics manual, but I don't know where else to look. I've
scoured the Internet with no success.

Try a kit plane. But look into the regs about this and getting it
certified. I would avoid a half done plane. Only fly something that
you built and trust.

I'm afraid I would be far from building a kit plane, but at least there
would be no doubts about safety, provided I was qualified and *knew*
what I was doing

I take no shortcuts myself, and I agree with your thinking. Thanks for
the advice.

--
Mike