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References
- ↑ Cliche, Andre: Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide 8th Edition, page B-13. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. ISBN 0-9680628-1-4
- ↑ Armstrong, Kenneth: Choosing Your Homebuilt - the one you will finish and fly! Second Edition, pages 163-165. Butterfield Press, 1993. ISBN 0-932579-26-4
- ↑ Purdy, Don: AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, page 89. BAI Communications. ISBN 0-9636409-4-1