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The Happy Bottom Riding Club

The Life and Times of Pancho Barnes

by Lauren Kessler ...

Pancho Barnes was a force of nature, a woman who lived a big, messy, colorful, unconventional life. She ran through three fortunes, four husbands, and countless lovers. She outflew Amelia Earhart, outsmarted Howard Hughes, outdrank the Mexican Army, and out- maneuvered the U.S. government. In The Happy Bottom Riding Club, award-winning author Lauren Kessler tells the story of a high-spirited, ... Read more

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Pancho Barnes was a force of nature, a woman who lived a big, messy, colorful, unconventional life. She ran through three fortunes, four husbands, and countless lovers. She outflew Amelia Earhart, outsmarted Howard Hughes, outdrank the Mexican Army, and out- maneuvered the U.S. government. In The Happy Bottom Riding Club, award-winning author Lauren Kessler tells the story of a high-spirited,
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Charles Kingsford Smith and Those Magnificent Men

by Peter FitzSimons ...

The must-read story of the boy from Brisbane who became a wartime hero and aviation trailblazer.In an action-packed life, the indomitable 'Smithy' went from fighting as a soldier amid the carnage of Gallipoli and the Western Front to taking to the skies against the likes of the Red Baron - for which he won the Military Cross for gallantry - before becoming the greatest peacetime aviator of his ... Read more

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The must-read story of the boy from Brisbane who became a wartime hero and aviation trailblazer.In an action-packed life, the indomitable 'Smithy' went from fighting as a soldier amid the carnage of Gallipoli and the Western Front to taking to the skies against the likes of the Red Baron - for which he won the Military Cross for gallantry - before becoming the greatest peacetime aviator of his
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Falling Upwards

Inspiration for the Major Motion Picture The Aeronauts

by Richard Holmes ...

Lose yourself in the clouds with bestselling and prize-winning biographer and science writer Richard Holmes in this glorious history of hot-air ballooning.Hot-air balloons have drifted through Richard Holmes’s work for many years. And now, in this heart-lifting book he tells the story of these ineffably romantic floating machines and the reckless invention of the adventurers who flew them.His ... Read more

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Lose yourself in the clouds with bestselling and prize-winning biographer and science writer Richard Holmes in this glorious history of hot-air ballooning.Hot-air balloons have drifted through Richard Holmes’s work for many years. And now, in this heart-lifting book he tells the story of these ineffably romantic floating machines and the reckless invention of the adventurers who flew them.His
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Devotion

An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice

by Adam Makos ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • THE BASIS FOR THE MAJOR MOTION PICTURE • A “riveting” (USA Today) true tale of courage during America’s “forgotten war” in Korea, from the author of A Higher Call and Spearhead“In the spirit of Unbroken and The Boys in the Boat comes Devotion.”—Associated Press“Aerial drama at its best—fast, powerful, and moving.”—Erik Larson<... ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • THE BASIS FOR THE MAJOR MOTION PICTURE • A “riveting” (USA Today) true tale of courage during America’s “forgotten war” in Korea, from the author of A Higher Call and Spearhead“In the spirit of Unbroken and The Boys in the Boat comes Devotion.”—Associated Press“Aerial drama at its best—fast, powerful, and moving.”—Erik Larson<...
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Under a Spitfire Sky

A heartwarming and romantic WW2 saga

by Ellie Curzon ...

Can they find love in the darkest days of war?It's 1944, and Florence is a talented engineer in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force, patching up planes to make sure that the brave Spitfire pilots of Cottisbourne airbase return safely day after day.When she befriends the new squadron leader - shy, handsome Siegfried - it seems that romance might blossom under the war-torn skies. But Florence is nursing ... Read more

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Can they find love in the darkest days of war?It's 1944, and Florence is a talented engineer in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force, patching up planes to make sure that the brave Spitfire pilots of Cottisbourne airbase return safely day after day.When she befriends the new squadron leader - shy, handsome Siegfried - it seems that romance might blossom under the war-torn skies. But Florence is nursing
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Sic Itur ad Astra

A Chronological History of Canadian Civil and Military Aviation on the 100th Anniversary of the RCAF Volume 2, 1946 to 2024

by Harold A. Skaarup ...

The year 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of the RCAF. This book, Volume 2, covers the period of our Canadian Civil and Military aviation history from 1946 to 2024. It serves as a tribute to the Canadian Forces men and women and the families who supported them to help build and preserve our nation in times of peace and war. The photos, artwork and stories found here give a brief overview of the ... Read more

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The year 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of the RCAF. This book, Volume 2, covers the period of our Canadian Civil and Military aviation history from 1946 to 2024. It serves as a tribute to the Canadian Forces men and women and the families who supported them to help build and preserve our nation in times of peace and war. The photos, artwork and stories found here give a brief overview of the
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Camouflaged Killer

The Shocking Double Life Colonel Russell Williams

by David A. Gibb ...

He was a perfect man living a perfect life...which made him a perfect killer.Canadian Air Force Colonel Russell Williams commanded the largest Canadian Forces base in the country. He had personally piloted prime ministers, dignitaries, and members of the British royal family, and was one of the most respected and trusted soldiers in the military.He was also a rapist and a murderer.This is the ... Read more

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He was a perfect man living a perfect life...which made him a perfect killer.Canadian Air Force Colonel Russell Williams commanded the largest Canadian Forces base in the country. He had personally piloted prime ministers, dignitaries, and members of the British royal family, and was one of the most respected and trusted soldiers in the military.He was also a rapist and a murderer.This is the
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His Majesty's Airship

The Life and Tragic Death of the World's Largest Flying Machine

by S. C. Gwynne ...

From historian and bestselling author of the Pulitzer Prize finalist Empire of the Summer Moon comes a “captivating, thoroughly researched” (The New York Times Book Review) aviation history detailing the rise and fall of the world’s largest airship—and the doomed love story between an ambitious British officer and a married Romanian princess at its heart.The tragic fate of the British airship R101 ... Read more

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From historian and bestselling author of the Pulitzer Prize finalist Empire of the Summer Moon comes a “captivating, thoroughly researched” (The New York Times Book Review) aviation history detailing the rise and fall of the world’s largest airship—and the doomed love story between an ambitious British officer and a married Romanian princess at its heart.The tragic fate of the British airship R101
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Chasing the Demon

A Secret History of the Quest for the Sound Barrier, and the Band of American Aces Who Conquered It

by Dan Hampton ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • At the end of World War II, a band of aces gathered in the Mojave Desert on a Top Secret quest to break the sound barrier–nicknamed "The Demon" by pilots. The true story of what happened in those skies has never been told.Speed. In 1947, it represented the difference between victory and annihilation.After Hiroshima, the ability to deliver a nuclear device to its target faster ... Read more

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • At the end of World War II, a band of aces gathered in the Mojave Desert on a Top Secret quest to break the sound barrier–nicknamed "The Demon" by pilots. The true story of what happened in those skies has never been told.Speed. In 1947, it represented the difference between victory and annihilation.After Hiroshima, the ability to deliver a nuclear device to its target faster
... Read more
Bird Men

The Rise of American Airpower and the Machine That Ended World War II

by A. J. Baime ...

Bestselling author of The Arsenal of Democracy and The Accidental President, A. J. Baime returns with the incredible story of the airplane that ended World War II, the B-29 Superfortress, the rise of American airpower, and the man who made it all possible.Of all the feats of American ingenuity in World War II, perhaps none was as impressive in scale or vital to the Allied victory as the creation ... Read more

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Bestselling author of The Arsenal of Democracy and The Accidental President, A. J. Baime returns with the incredible story of the airplane that ended World War II, the B-29 Superfortress, the rise of American airpower, and the man who made it all possible.Of all the feats of American ingenuity in World War II, perhaps none was as impressive in scale or vital to the Allied victory as the creation
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Battle of Britain Voices

37 Fighter Pilots Tell Their Extraordinary Stories

by Jonathan Reeve ...

July 1940, and Britain is the only European country which hasn’t caved in to Hitler’s Third Reich. Hitler’s stated aim was to ‘eliminate the English home country as a base for the continuation of the war against Germany’. A Nazi invasion of Britain was set for 15 September, but the prerequisite was air supremacy – control of the skies over Britain to permit Blitzkrieg tactics and the successful ... Read more

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July 1940, and Britain is the only European country which hasn’t caved in to Hitler’s Third Reich. Hitler’s stated aim was to ‘eliminate the English home country as a base for the continuation of the war against Germany’. A Nazi invasion of Britain was set for 15 September, but the prerequisite was air supremacy – control of the skies over Britain to permit Blitzkrieg tactics and the successful
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Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II

The 'Warthog' Ground Attack Aircraft

by Peter C. Smith ...

A comprehensive account of the origins, design, and history of the A-10A Warthog: "Highly recommended." — AMPS IndianapolisIncludes photosThe Fairchild-Republic A-10A Close Support aircraft has become a legend over its long front line life. Known as the Warthog due to her unusual appearance, this little aircraft has built up an awesome reputation in the specialized ground-attack role, where her ... Read more

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A comprehensive account of the origins, design, and history of the A-10A Warthog: "Highly recommended." — AMPS IndianapolisIncludes photosThe Fairchild-Republic A-10A Close Support aircraft has become a legend over its long front line life. Known as the Warthog due to her unusual appearance, this little aircraft has built up an awesome reputation in the specialized ground-attack role, where her
... Read more
Plane Crashes: The 10 Deadliest Air Disasters And the Lessons We Learned to Improve Aviation Safety

by Oliver Elliott ...

The 10 deadliest plane crashes that changed the way we flyAir travel is one of the safest modes of transportation, but when an aircraft crashes, the consequence is devastating. Why did they happen? Were they caused by bad weather, mechanical failure, or human errors?In this book, the author introduces the 10 deadliest plane crashes in aviation history. He goes through the key events that brought ... Read more

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The 10 deadliest plane crashes that changed the way we flyAir travel is one of the safest modes of transportation, but when an aircraft crashes, the consequence is devastating. Why did they happen? Were they caused by bad weather, mechanical failure, or human errors?In this book, the author introduces the 10 deadliest plane crashes in aviation history. He goes through the key events that brought
... Read more
Nine Lives

The Story of Biggin Hill

by Alex Martin ...

From Battle of Britain fighter station to commercial airport, this is the inspiring story of Biggin Hill. Biggin Hill, world-famous as a Battle of Britain fighter station, has had many lives. First used as an airfield in 1917, Biggin Hill saw brutal action in both World Wars, never losing a day's operations despite devastating enemy attacks. Since 1959 two dynamic figures have kept this historic ... Read more

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From Battle of Britain fighter station to commercial airport, this is the inspiring story of Biggin Hill. Biggin Hill, world-famous as a Battle of Britain fighter station, has had many lives. First used as an airfield in 1917, Biggin Hill saw brutal action in both World Wars, never losing a day's operations despite devastating enemy attacks. Since 1959 two dynamic figures have kept this historic
... Read more
History and Pictorial of Chicago O’Hare International Airport (1976 to 1996)

by Richard Fuller ...

This book is a pictorial history of Chicago O’Hare International Airport from 1976 to 1996. The pictures show all the changes that Chicago O’Hare International Airport went through during that period, plus in between each chapter is some history of what had taken place during those years and what the memories of the passengers and crew of AAL flight 191 were. ... Read more

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This book is a pictorial history of Chicago O’Hare International Airport from 1976 to 1996. The pictures show all the changes that Chicago O’Hare International Airport went through during that period, plus in between each chapter is some history of what had taken place during those years and what the memories of the passengers and crew of AAL flight 191 were.
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The Downing of TWA Flight 800

by James Sanders ...

NOT THEORY—FACT!A MISSLE SHOT DOWN FLIGHT 800!On July 17, 1996, minutes after take-off, TWA Flight 800 was blown out of the sky, killing all 230 people on board.What happened?It took federal investigators nearly a year and millions of tax dollars to point to a fuel tank explosion. But the investigation was riddled with questionable procedures. Was the government hiding a huge military ... Read more

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NOT THEORY—FACT!A MISSLE SHOT DOWN FLIGHT 800!On July 17, 1996, minutes after take-off, TWA Flight 800 was blown out of the sky, killing all 230 people on board.What happened?It took federal investigators nearly a year and millions of tax dollars to point to a fuel tank explosion. But the investigation was riddled with questionable procedures. Was the government hiding a huge military
... Read more
Aircraft Performance for the Professional Pilot

Aviation Books Series, #14

by Stephen Walmsley ...

Series Book 14 - Aviation Books Series
Aircraft are amazing machines that are constantly pushing the limits of flight. Advances in aircraft design have allowed modern aircraft to fly faster, higher and more efficiently. However, no matter what type of aircraft a pilot is flying, they still need to have a clear understanding of how it will perform throughout a flight. To avoid operating an aircraft beyond its limits, pilots must ... Read more

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Aircraft are amazing machines that are constantly pushing the limits of flight. Advances in aircraft design have allowed modern aircraft to fly faster, higher and more efficiently. However, no matter what type of aircraft a pilot is flying, they still need to have a clear understanding of how it will perform throughout a flight. To avoid operating an aircraft beyond its limits, pilots must
... Read more
26 Seconds

Grief and Blame in the Aftermath of Losing My Brother in a Plane Crash

by Rossana D'Antonio ...

Much as Eric Schollsberg’s Fast Food Nation made people think about the way we eat, this provocative memoir and exposé challenges readers to question why, given its long history of cover-ups and systemic safety gaps, we continue to trust the aviation industry.On a stormy late May morning in 2008, TACA Airlines Flight 390 crashes at one of the most dangerous airports in the world, Honduras’s ... Read more

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Much as Eric Schollsberg’s Fast Food Nation made people think about the way we eat, this provocative memoir and exposé challenges readers to question why, given its long history of cover-ups and systemic safety gaps, we continue to trust the aviation industry.On a stormy late May morning in 2008, TACA Airlines Flight 390 crashes at one of the most dangerous airports in the world, Honduras’s
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The Alaska Bush Pilot Chronicles: More Adventures and Misadventures from the Big Empty

More Adventures and Misadventures from the Big Empty

by Mort D. Mason ...

Readers of Flying the Alaska Wild marveled at Mort Mason's true tales of braving the elements at the extremes in a Piper Super Cub. But the bush pilot, adventurer, and raconteur was just beginning, and in this book he revisits his most memorable moments of flying by the seat of his pants through blizzards and white-outs, on assignments at times hazardous and sometimes simply whacky, always with a ... Read more

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Readers of Flying the Alaska Wild marveled at Mort Mason's true tales of braving the elements at the extremes in a Piper Super Cub. But the bush pilot, adventurer, and raconteur was just beginning, and in this book he revisits his most memorable moments of flying by the seat of his pants through blizzards and white-outs, on assignments at times hazardous and sometimes simply whacky, always with a
... Read more
Titanic

The Edith Brown Story

by David Haisman ...

In 1996, at 100 years of age, Edith Haisman, (nee Brown) became the world's oldest living survivor of the Titanic disaster. She was almost sixteen years of age at the time and could well remember those screams and cries for help as the ship sank in those icy waters of the North Atlantic. Those sounds were to haunt her for the rest of her life. ... Read more

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In 1996, at 100 years of age, Edith Haisman, (nee Brown) became the world's oldest living survivor of the Titanic disaster. She was almost sixteen years of age at the time and could well remember those screams and cries for help as the ship sank in those icy waters of the North Atlantic. Those sounds were to haunt her for the rest of her life.
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Flying Green

On the Frontiers of New Aviation

by Christopher de Bellaigue ...

Can flying be green?Everyone loves to travel, and the industry’s room for growth seems almost limitless—except that flying will soon be responsible for 19 percent of global emissions. Some people have even decided never to fly. Over the coming decades, aviation will witness more innovation than at any time since the invention of the jet engine in the 1940s, transforming the way planes are powered ... Read more

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Can flying be green?Everyone loves to travel, and the industry’s room for growth seems almost limitless—except that flying will soon be responsible for 19 percent of global emissions. Some people have even decided never to fly. Over the coming decades, aviation will witness more innovation than at any time since the invention of the jet engine in the 1940s, transforming the way planes are powered
... Read more
Birdmen

The Wright Brothers, Glenn Curtiss, and the Battle to Control the Skies

by Lawrence Goldstone ...

From acclaimed historian Lawrence Goldstone comes a thrilling narrative of courage, determination, and competition: the story of the intense rivalry that fueled the rise of American aviation.The feud between this nation’s great air pioneers, the Wright brothers and Glenn Curtiss, was a collision of unyielding and profoundly American personalities. On one side, a pair of tenacious siblings who ... Read more

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From acclaimed historian Lawrence Goldstone comes a thrilling narrative of courage, determination, and competition: the story of the intense rivalry that fueled the rise of American aviation.The feud between this nation’s great air pioneers, the Wright brothers and Glenn Curtiss, was a collision of unyielding and profoundly American personalities. On one side, a pair of tenacious siblings who
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A Northwest Orient Airlines Electra L-188C Crashes Near Tell City, Indiana March 17, 1960

by Robert Grey Reynolds ...

The crash of a Lockheed Electra L-188C near Tell City, Indiana was the third major disaster involving the Electras to occur within a year's time. The Electra was a propeller plane that possessed the speed of a jet and had considerable power. The Tell City crash was pivotal for after this the FAA reduced its flying speed from 400 mph while investigations were carried out regarding the problems that ... Read more

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The crash of a Lockheed Electra L-188C near Tell City, Indiana was the third major disaster involving the Electras to occur within a year's time. The Electra was a propeller plane that possessed the speed of a jet and had considerable power. The Tell City crash was pivotal for after this the FAA reduced its flying speed from 400 mph while investigations were carried out regarding the problems that
... Read more
Highest Duty

My Search for What Really Matters

by Chesley B. Sullenberger, Jeffrey Zaslow ...

The inspirational autobiography of the hero pilot who landed a crippled flight in New York's Hudson River—now a major motion picture starring Tom Hanks.On January 15, 2009, the world witnessed a remarkable emergency landing when Captain "Sully" Sullenberger skillfully glided US Airways Flight 1549 onto the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 passengers and crew. His cool actions not only ... Read more

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The inspirational autobiography of the hero pilot who landed a crippled flight in New York's Hudson River—now a major motion picture starring Tom Hanks.On January 15, 2009, the world witnessed a remarkable emergency landing when Captain "Sully" Sullenberger skillfully glided US Airways Flight 1549 onto the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 passengers and crew. His cool actions not only
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