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Stick and Rudder : an Explanation of the Art of Flying (44 Edition) by William Langewiesche Publisher Comments In the early 1940's, Wolfgang Langewiesche wrote a series of articles in Air Facts analyzing the various aspects of piloting techniques. Based on these articles, Langewiesche's classic work on the art of flying was published in 1944. This book explains... (read more) List Price $27.00 Your price: $14.00 Used - Hardcover
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Field Guide To Airplanes (3RD 06 Edition) by M.r. Montgomery Publisher Comments Extending the principles of the famed Peterson Identification System to the man-made world, A Field Guide to Airplanes will enable you to identify virtually any plane in North America, in the air or on the ground. This fully revised and updated third... (read more) List Price $18.95 Your price: $10.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Electric and Hybrid Vehicles (2ND 10 Edition) by Iqbal Husain Publisher Comments Thoroughly updated to encompass the significant technological advances since the publication of the first edition, Electric and Hybrid Vehicles: Design Fundamentals, Second Edition presents the design fundamentals, component sizing, and systems... (read more) List Price $109.95 Your price: $83.00 Used - Hardcover
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Instrument Procedures Handbook (8261-1a) (07 Edition) by U S Department Of Transportation Federal Publisher Comments No pilot, flight instructor, or aviation student should be without this official handbook of procedures. Designed as a technical reference for instrument-rated pilots who want to maximize their skills in an "Instrument Flight Rules" environment, the... (read more) List Price $29.95 Your price: $15.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Slave Ship : Human History (07 Edition) by Marcus Rediker Publisher Comments On June 28, 1839, the Spanish slave schooner Amistad set sail from Havana on a routine delivery of human cargo. On a moonless night, after four days at sea, the captive Africans rose up, killed the captain, and seized control of the ship. They attempted... (read more) List Price $18.00 Your price: $10.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Duttons Nautical Navigation 15TH Edition by Benjamin Dutton Publisher Comments As paper navigational charts are replaced by vector images on computer screens, magnetic compasses enhanced by digital flux gate technology, and chronometers joined by atomic clocks, the demand has been mounting for an extensive update to the classic... (read more) List Price $59.95 Your price: $29.00 Used - Hardcover
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Aircraft Basic Science (7TH 93 - Old Edition) by Michael J. Kroes Publisher Comments The material in this text is designed primarily as a resource for students of aviation technology who are preparing for FAA aircraft and powerplant maintenance certification. The text begins with a review of practical mathematics and a general... (read more) List Price $84.50 Your price: $47.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics : Airframe Handbook (79 Edition) by Jepperson Sanderson Aviation Publisher Comments The Airframe Handbook is the basis for the part 147 written test. Written in 1972 and updated in 1976, the "15A" is lacking only in modern systems and electronics.... (read more) List Price $20.00 Your price: $15.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Airplane Flying Handbook Faa H 8083 3a 2ND Edition by Federal Aviation Adm Publisher Comments The fundamental skills and essential information necessary for piloting airplanes are introduced in this beginning aviator's guide. Pilots wishing to improve their flying proficiency and aeronautical knowledge, flyers preparing for additional... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $11.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Transportation Security (08 Edition) by Clifford R. Bragdon Publisher Comments Insecure transportation systems are costing our worldwide mobility-based economy as much as 6% of GDP annually. The effectiveness of security measures vary widely. In the United States, depending on the mode of transportation, it ranges from “medium... (read more) List Price $92.95 Your price: $70.00 Used - Hardcover
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Traffic and Highway Engineering (4TH 09 Edition) by Nicholas J. Garber Publisher Comments The new edition of Garber and Hoel's best-selling text focuses on giving students insight into all facets of traffic and highway engineering. Students generally come to this course with little knowledge or understanding of the importance of... (read more) List Price $272.95 Your price: $203.00 Used - Hardcover
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Instrument Flying Handbook: FAA-H-8083-15A (FAA Handbook) by Faa Publisher Comments 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) List Price $24.95 Your price: $12.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Project Vanguard (09 Edition) by Constance Green Publisher Comments This authoritative, illustrated history chronicles the Vanguard project, which placed one of the United States' earliest successful man-made satellites into Earth orbit. In addition to analysis of the program's scientific and technical challenges, it... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $11.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Automotive Encyclopedia (11TH 05 Edition) by Toboldt And Johnson / Gauthier Publisher Comments Automotive Encyclopedia is a complete automotive library in one easy-to-understand volume. In addition to exploring the many sciences involved in vehicle operationelectricity and electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, etc.this comprehensive textbook... (read more) List Price $90.00 Your price: $82.80 New - Hardcover
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Powerplant Test Guide 2013 (13 - Old Edition) by Asa Test Prep Board Publisher Comments The Fast Track series is designed to prepare applicants who are seeking Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifications for the full range of material on each test of the series. Prospective test takers are supplied with questions that have been... (read more) List Price $14.95 Your price: $8.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Airport Planning and Management (6TH 12 Edition) by Alexander Wells Publisher Comments The definitive, up-to-date guide to airport planning and management Fully revised, updated, and reorganized to reflect the latest advances in the aviation industry, Airport Planning and Management, Sixth Edition offers comprehensive coverage of this... (read more) List Price $70.00 Your price: $53.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Aircraft Accidents : Practical Guide for Responders (08 Edition) by James Anderson Publisher Comments Prepare for the most unexpected event-responding to an aircraft accident-with this practical guidebook. Straight-forward and concise, this book prepares emergency responders in any type of agency or community for the successful response to aircraft... (read more) List Price $87.75 Your price: $60.00 Used - Trade Paper
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The Perfect Vehicle: What It is about Motorcycles by Melissa Pierson Publisher Comments In a book that is "a must for anyone who has loved a motorcycle" (Oliver Sacks), Melissa Pierson captures in vivid, writerly prose the mysterious attractions of motorcycling. She sifts through myth and hyperbole: misrepresentations about danger, about... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price: $8.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Far/FC 2010 : Federal Aviation Regulations for Flight Crew (10 Edition) by Federal Aviation Administration Publisher Comments These handbooks present the latest civil aviation regulations gathered from the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) for airline transport pilots, air carriers, dispatchers, flight engineers, and flight crew. All regulations that have changed since... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $11.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Mach 1 and Beyond : the Illustrated Guide To High-speed Flight (95 Edition) by Larry Reithmaier Publisher Comments This compelling book opens up the world of high-speed flight to readers who do not have extensive technical backgrounds. Covering both subsonic and supersonic flight, it demystifies the world of high-speed aerodynamics, flight principles, gas turbine... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $13.00 Used - Trade Paper
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