Aviation

1. Dawn over Kitty Hawk

   The names Wilbur and Orville Wright stand out in history as the inventors of the airplane, but lost in history are those who in the closing years of the nineteenth century and the first years of the twentieth shared the same passion: to develop the first... (read more)

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2. Certified Flight Instructor Test Prep 2012

   Applicants studying for the Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Knowledge Exam will find answers and explanations for every question in the Federal Aviation Administration exam database in this guide. The more than 900 questions from the exam are arranged... (read more)

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3. Understanding Flight

   Explaining (most of) aeronautics in simple, intuitive terms, Understanding Flight limits the mathematics and derives the most important relationships of aeronautics in a presentation that will draw the interest, appreciation and admiration of the... (read more)

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4. Down around Midnight

   The author shares his story of surviving a 1979 plane crash in the woods on Cape Cod, and reconnects with other survivors in an attempt to come to terms with the emotional ramifications of the incident.... (read more)

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5. Instrument Flying Handbook

   A definitive reference text for the Instrument Rating FAA Knowledge exam, this resource features information applicable to both conventional steam-gauge instrumentation as well as the glass cockpits found in technically advanced aircraft (TAA... (read more)

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6. On Canadian Wings

   Be prepared to soar Whether you are an aviation enthusiast, history buff, or air traveller, don't miss the third in a series of photo essays on aviation in Canada, covering almost 100 years of flight by Canadians. Dramatic visuals accompany each step of... (read more)

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7. The Airplane

   In this entertaining history of the jetliner, Jay Spenser traces aviation's challenges from the outset, and follows the flow of the simple yet powerful ideas that led us to defy gravity. Here are the pioneers—innovators such as Otto Lilienthal, Igor... (read more)

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8. Airline Marketing and Management

   Through six previous editions, Airline Marketing and Management has established itself as the leading textbook for students of marketing and its application to today's airline industry, as well as a reference work for those with a professional interest... (read more)

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9. Reach for the Skies

   The billionaire entrepreneur and pioneer of the first commercial spaceliner examines the history of aviation, citing the achievements of such leading contributors as Tony Jannus, Leon Valentin and Steve Fossett. 20,000 first printing.... (read more)

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10. Airframe Test Guide 2012

    Part of a series designed to prepare applicants who are seeking Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifications for the full range of material, this guide offers current test questions, answers, detailed explanations, illustrations, and oral and... (read more)

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11. Handling in-flight Emergencies

    DEFUSE THE EMERGENCY BEFORE IT HAPPENSDo you know the best way to get found if you're forced down, radioless, in the wilderness? Can you land in heavy surface winds? What happens if your engine fails? Are you prepared for the unexpected?Pilot Jerry... (read more)

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12. Free Flight

    The troubles of the airline system have become acute in the post-terrorist era. As the average cost of a flight has come down in the last twenty years, the airlines have survived by keeping planes full and funneling traffic through a centralized hub-and... (read more)

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13. Powered Parachute Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-29)

    As far back as the twelfth century, people have loved to parachute. From China's umbrella and Leonardo da Vinci's pyramid-shaped flying device to the first air-plane jump in 1912, the urge to leap and soar with the wind has long been a part of history... (read more)

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14. How to Draw and Paint Aircraft like a pro

    Let one of the world's greatest aircraft artists shows you how to turn your airplane doodles into aviation masterpieces. Whether you’re interested in limning the latest Dreamliner or Airbus A380 or depicting historic aircraft or dreaming up an airplane... (read more)

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15. David vs. Goliath

    The true story of a government agent, former Naval aviator, attempting to report and correct corruption in the government's aviation offices, and the retaliation he suffered.... (read more)

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16. American Women and Flight since 1940

    " Women run wind tunnel experiments, direct air traffic, and fabricate airplanes. American women have been involved with flight from the beginning, but until 1940, most people believed women could not fly, that Amelia Earhart was an exception to the rule.... (read more)

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17. Contrails

    In the last year of his career as an American Airlines captain, Roger Thompson met a man who claimed military experience identical to his own. The man was an imposter, but the incident inspired Contrails, a collection of aviation stories spanning Mr... (read more)

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18. Commercial Aviation Safety 5/E

    "Presenting current practice and procedures from all major air traffic and regulatory agencies, this book covers the entire commercial aviation safety system--from human safety to accident investigation. Commercial Aviation Safety, Fifth Edition... (read more)

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19. Professional Pilot's Career Guide

    Find the Best-Paying and Most-Fulfilling Jobs in Professional Piloting A valuable employment tool, the Professional Pilot Career Guide provides a complete sourcebook of professional flying opportunities. This updated guide contains detailed coverage of... (read more)

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20. Commercial Aviation Safety

    *An overview of airline industry safety statistics, standards, and mandates *Covers FAA regulatory structure, development of technologies, management roles, air transport safety measurement methods - and more*Includes tables relating to commercial... (read more)

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