Porsche fans had to wait a long time for this
It was high time for this book
The first book to deal exclusively with the history of the legendary Porsche aero engines based on the 356 and 911. The result of years of research - written and photographed by Jürgen Gassebner, one of the most recognized specialists in this field. Get your copy of the limited "First Edition" right here in the store.
PORSCHE AVIATION BOOK German/English - original edition 2nd edition
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EUR 49,90
Explained & experienced in four chapters
The whole story
of Porsche aircraft engines
In four detailed chapters on 184 pages, this book brings the history of Porsche's aircraft engine activities to life. From the first airship engine designed by Prof. Ferdinand Porsche in 1908, to the Austro-Daimler flying boat and Daimler-Benz bomber engines with up to 3,500 hp, the first aircraft engines based on the 356 and finally the legendary PFM 3200.
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Porsche aircraft engine designs and aviation development until 1945
Chapter 3
Porsche Type 678, 702 and PFM 3200 aircraft engines - development and technical details
Chapter 4
The airplanes with Porsche engines - including Mooney M20, Pützer Elster and many more.
PFM 3200
The culmination of development
Author Jürgen Gassebner meticulously examines the Porsche PFM 3200 aircraft engine based on the 6-cylinder boxer engine of the Porsche 911. Intensive discussions with PFM expert Uwe Sauter and Porsche design legend Hans Mezger (†2020) formed the basis for this exciting chapter, as did many years of research and his own flying experience with the jewel in the crown of Porsche aircraft engine history.
Detailed down to the smallest detail
Technology made transparent
Specially produced photographs of a freshly restored PFM 3200, including its technical inner workings, as well as numerous diagrams, drawings and documents provide a previously unknown insight into the technology of this Porsche aircraft engine.
100,000 km in 600 flying hours
Around the world with the PFM 3200
A separate chapter is dedicated to the round-the-world flight with the Mooney PM20K, during which around 100,000 kilometers were covered in 600 hours - without the PFM 3200 ever letting the crew down. Another chapter tells the story of the transfer of a Mooney from the USA to Europe.
THE AUTHOR
Jürgen Gassebner - recognized author of several Porsche books
Jürgen Gassebner
Porsche design for the Mooney
Porsche Aviation -
more than just aircraft engines
It is largely unknown that Porsche's aviation activities went far beyond the design and manufacture of aircraft engines. The Porsche Design department not only designed the control lever for the single lever operation, but also a complete cockpit interior for the Mooney M20. Designer Rob Powell brings this project to life with personal drawings and memories.
Pützer Elster and the 678 aircraft engine
D-ELKY - the flying ambassador of the Porsche Museum
Jürgen Gassebner is not only a recognized Porsche specialist, but also writes from his own pilot experience as the owner of the Pützer Elster B "D-ELKY". The model in which the first examples of the Porsche 678 aircraft engine were tested. He spent several years restoring this aircraft. The book provides a detailed insight into the work and the restoration of the matching type 678 aircraft engine.
The PFM 3200 was not the end
Porsche and the future
of Urban Air Mobility
The end of the PFM 3200 after only around 150 units were built did not mean the end of Porsche's aviation activities. In October 2019, Porsche began a partnership with Boeing for the further development of Urban Air Mobility projects. This book is also dedicated to this future project.
"A book that belongs in the library of every Porsche enthusiast"
"PORSCHE AVIATION" is an exclusive, detailed and high-quality masterpiece that completes any Porsche collection. Printed on 184 large-format pages in screenless image printing with more than 150 photos and detailed illustrations. Elaborately designed and finished. Bilingual German/English. Translated by Porsche designer Robert Powell, who experienced the development of the PFM 3200 at first hand.
Well written and produced
Well-written and produced, the Porsche Aviation book should be considered by any Porschephiles looking to more fully complete their education about Porsche and some of its unsung creations.
Benjamin Sharabani - Porsche Club Of America
A unique work 
A unique work among Porsche books, in which not only the Porsche aircraft engines but also the sports cars from Zuffenhausen are not neglected. Excellently illustrated and entertainingly written.
Octane Magazine
20 years of work in one book
Porsche aircraft engines have fascinated me since the beginning of my flying career. All my experience as a pilot, my technical knowledge and my enthusiasm for the air-cooled engines from Zuffenhausen have gone into this book.
Jürgen Gassebner - Author
Completing the Porsche story
I am delighted that we have succeeded in publishing a book on a subject that has never been dealt with so competently and comprehensively before. This also completes a piece of Porsche history in publishing terms.
Berthold Dörrich - Editor
"PORSCHE AVIATION" is an exclusive, detailed and high-quality masterpiece that completes any Porsche collection. Printed on 184 large-format pages in screenless image printing with more than 150 photos and detailed illustrations. Elaborately designed and finished. Bilingual German/English. Translated by Porsche designer Robert Powell, who experienced the development of the PFM 3200 at first hand.
PORSCHE AVIATION BOOK German/English - original edition 2nd edition
available in the OCTANE store or at Amazon
EUR 49,90
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