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The Dream Machine

The Untold History of the Notorious V-22 Osprey

de Richard Whittle ...

A fascinating and authoritative narrative history of the V-22 Osprey, revealing the inside story of the most controversial piece of military hardware ever developed for the United States Marine Corps.When the Marines decided to buy a helicopter-airplane hybrid “tiltrotor” called the V-22 Osprey, they saw it as their dream machine. The tiltrotor was the aviation equivalent of finding the Northwest ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

A fascinating and authoritative narrative history of the V-22 Osprey, revealing the inside story of the most controversial piece of military hardware ever developed for the United States Marine Corps.When the Marines decided to buy a helicopter-airplane hybrid “tiltrotor” called the V-22 Osprey, they saw it as their dream machine. The tiltrotor was the aviation equivalent of finding the Northwest
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Operation Vengeance

The Astonishing Aerial Ambush That Changed World War II

de Dan Hampton ...

"Operation Vengeance is colorful, intimate, eye-popping history, delivered at a breakneck pace. I loved it." –Lynn VincentThe New York Times bestselling author of Viper Pilot delivers an electrifying narrative account of the top-secret U.S. mission to kill Isoroku Yamamoto, the Japanese commander who masterminded Pearl Harbor.In 1943, the United States military began to plan one of the most ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

"Operation Vengeance is colorful, intimate, eye-popping history, delivered at a breakneck pace. I loved it." –Lynn VincentThe New York Times bestselling author of Viper Pilot delivers an electrifying narrative account of the top-secret U.S. mission to kill Isoroku Yamamoto, the Japanese commander who masterminded Pearl Harbor.In 1943, the United States military began to plan one of the most
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His Majesty's Airship

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

de 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 ... Leer más

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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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Atlantic Fever

Lindbergh, His Competitors, and the Race to Cross the Atlantic

de Joe Jackson ...

"A soaring account of the first flight across the Atlantic . . . Lindbergh's flight still astonishes . . . Suspenseful." — The Cleveland Plain DealerFor five weeks—from April 14 to May 21, 1927—the world held its breath while fourteen aviators took to the air to capture the $25,000 prize that Raymond Orteig offered to the first man to cross the Atlantic Ocean without stopping.Joe Jackson's ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

"A soaring account of the first flight across the Atlantic . . . Lindbergh's flight still astonishes . . . Suspenseful." — The Cleveland Plain DealerFor five weeks—from April 14 to May 21, 1927—the world held its breath while fourteen aviators took to the air to capture the $25,000 prize that Raymond Orteig offered to the first man to cross the Atlantic Ocean without stopping.Joe Jackson's
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The Turbine Pilot's Flight Manual

de Gregory N. Brown, Mark J. Holt ...

**This is not AI-generated content. The contents were written and verified by subject matter experts from Aviation Supplies & Academics, an 85-year-old aviation company. Look for the ASA wings to ensure you are purchasing a reliable publication.Everything a pilot is expected to know when transitioning to turbine-powered aircraft.**Whether you’re preparing for a turbine aircraft ground school, ... Leer más

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**This is not AI-generated content. The contents were written and verified by subject matter experts from Aviation Supplies & Academics, an 85-year-old aviation company. Look for the ASA wings to ensure you are purchasing a reliable publication.Everything a pilot is expected to know when transitioning to turbine-powered aircraft.**Whether you’re preparing for a turbine aircraft ground school,
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Jet Age

The Comet, the 707, and the Race to Shrink the World

de Sam Howe Verhovek ...

The captivating story of the titans, engineers, and pilots who raced to design a safe and lucrative passenger jet.In Jet Age, journalist Sam Howe Verhovek explores the advent of the first generation of jet airliners and the people who designed, built, and flew them. The path to jet travel was triumphal and amazingly rapid-less than fifty years after the Wright Brothers' first flight at Kitty Hawk, ... Leer más

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The captivating story of the titans, engineers, and pilots who raced to design a safe and lucrative passenger jet.In Jet Age, journalist Sam Howe Verhovek explores the advent of the first generation of jet airliners and the people who designed, built, and flew them. The path to jet travel was triumphal and amazingly rapid-less than fifty years after the Wright Brothers' first flight at Kitty Hawk,
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West with the Night (Warbler Classics)

de Beryl Markham ...

In West with the Night Beryl Markham chronicles her unconventional, free-spirited girlhood in Kenya and her adventures as a rescue pilot, mail carrier, and bush pilot, scouting game for safaris all over Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. The book earned high praise upon its publication in 1942 but fell out of print and into obscurity. When it was republished in 1983 the book became an ... Leer más

$6.99 USD

In West with the Night Beryl Markham chronicles her unconventional, free-spirited girlhood in Kenya and her adventures as a rescue pilot, mail carrier, and bush pilot, scouting game for safaris all over Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. The book earned high praise upon its publication in 1942 but fell out of print and into obscurity. When it was republished in 1983 the book became an
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Devotion

An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice

de 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<... ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

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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Pilot's Encyclopedia of Aeronautical Knowledge

Federal Aviation Administration

de Federal Aviation Administration ...

This handbook, created by the Federal Aviation Administration, is the official reference manual for pilots at all levels. It deals with all aspects of aeronautical information: aircraft structure, principles of aerodynamics, flight controls, aircraft systems, and flight instruments. Flight manuals and documentation are also covered, as is specialized information on such matters as weight and ... Leer más

$6.99 USD

This handbook, created by the Federal Aviation Administration, is the official reference manual for pilots at all levels. It deals with all aspects of aeronautical information: aircraft structure, principles of aerodynamics, flight controls, aircraft systems, and flight instruments. Flight manuals and documentation are also covered, as is specialized information on such matters as weight and
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F-14 Tomcat in Detail & Scale

de Haagen Klaus ...

Series Libro 14 - Detail & Scale Series
The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is an iconic aircraft. Its historical significance, celebrity, distinctive appearance, and combat record set the Tomcat apart from many of its contemporaries. The U. S. Navy operated the F-14 for thirty-six years, and when it was retired in 2006, the Tomcat had never been more capable, relevant, or effective.F-14 Tomcat in Detail & Scale is an all-new book about one of the ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is an iconic aircraft. Its historical significance, celebrity, distinctive appearance, and combat record set the Tomcat apart from many of its contemporaries. The U. S. Navy operated the F-14 for thirty-six years, and when it was retired in 2006, the Tomcat had never been more capable, relevant, or effective.F-14 Tomcat in Detail & Scale is an all-new book about one of the
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Commercial Pilot Oral Exam Guide

Comprehensive preparation for the FAA checkride

de Jason Blair ...

Series series Oral Exam Guide Series
This is not AI-generated content. The contents were written and verified by subject matter experts from Aviation Supplies & Academics, an 85-year-old aviation company. Look for the ASA wings to ensure you are purchasing a reliable publication.ASA’s Oral Exam Guide Series is an excellent study tool for students and instructors alike. Arranged in a question-and-answer format, this comprehensive ... Leer más

$14.39 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This is not AI-generated content. The contents were written and verified by subject matter experts from Aviation Supplies & Academics, an 85-year-old aviation company. Look for the ASA wings to ensure you are purchasing a reliable publication.ASA’s Oral Exam Guide Series is an excellent study tool for students and instructors alike. Arranged in a question-and-answer format, this comprehensive
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Aeronautical Chart User's Guide

de Federal Aviation Administration ...

The updated 11th edition of the Aeronautical Chart User’s Guide by the FAA is a great reference for novice pilots and professionals alike. Printed in full color with detailed examples, this book provides all the information students and pilots need to know about all the symbols and information provided on US aeronautical charts and chart navigation publications. Readers will find information on ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

The updated 11th edition of the Aeronautical Chart User’s Guide by the FAA is a great reference for novice pilots and professionals alike. Printed in full color with detailed examples, this book provides all the information students and pilots need to know about all the symbols and information provided on US aeronautical charts and chart navigation publications. Readers will find information on
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Hunter Boys

True Tales from Pilots of the Hawker Hunter

de Richard Pike ...

"Entertaining and informative tales of success, heroics, fear, relief and exhilaration in and around the Hunter cockpit" ( Royal Air Force Historical Society Journal).From the author of Lightning Boys, this is a fascinating look at the experiences of those who flew the iconic Hawker Hunter.Fifteen aircrew relate their individual recollections of the highs and lows, the dramas and demands of this ... Leer más

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"Entertaining and informative tales of success, heroics, fear, relief and exhilaration in and around the Hunter cockpit" ( Royal Air Force Historical Society Journal).From the author of Lightning Boys, this is a fascinating look at the experiences of those who flew the iconic Hawker Hunter.Fifteen aircrew relate their individual recollections of the highs and lows, the dramas and demands of this
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Aircraft and Aviation Stamps

A Collector's Guide

de Howard Piltz ...

Series series Transport Philately Series
Soar around the world with this illustrated guide to postage stamps that commemorate the history of flight.In his series of collector's guides, Howard Piltz combines his two greatest interests: transport and stamps. This volume focuses on aircraft and aviation, highlighting stamps from numerous countries that feature miniature works of art celebrating achievements from early military planes to ... Leer más

$12.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Soar around the world with this illustrated guide to postage stamps that commemorate the history of flight.In his series of collector's guides, Howard Piltz combines his two greatest interests: transport and stamps. This volume focuses on aircraft and aviation, highlighting stamps from numerous countries that feature miniature works of art celebrating achievements from early military planes to
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Pilot Math Treasure Bath

de Jason Depew ...

Our profession provides us with outstanding opportunities in life. We get paid more money than most Americans (or any other humans) could ever hope to earn. Despite that, I’m shocked at how many pilots I meet who are terrible with money. Many of these pilots have incomes in the top 10% of all Americans, yet manage to be dirt poor.We’re here to fix that.This book aims to teach you Pilot Math with ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

Our profession provides us with outstanding opportunities in life. We get paid more money than most Americans (or any other humans) could ever hope to earn. Despite that, I’m shocked at how many pilots I meet who are terrible with money. Many of these pilots have incomes in the top 10% of all Americans, yet manage to be dirt poor.We’re here to fix that.This book aims to teach you Pilot Math with
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Independent Remote Pilot Part 107 Exam Guide 2026/2027 for Everyone

Designed to Match the FAA Exam With 900 Practice Questions

de Terry Giron ...

This book is a structured learning resource designed to support individuals preparing for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot knowledge examination. This guide presents essential unmanned aircraft system (UAS) concepts and exam-relevant material in a clear, organized format suitable for learners at all stages of preparation.The guide focuses on helping readers understand and apply topics commonly tested ... Leer más

$8.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This book is a structured learning resource designed to support individuals preparing for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot knowledge examination. This guide presents essential unmanned aircraft system (UAS) concepts and exam-relevant material in a clear, organized format suitable for learners at all stages of preparation.The guide focuses on helping readers understand and apply topics commonly tested
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Plane Crashes: The 10 Deadliest Air Disasters And the Lessons We Learned to Improve Aviation Safety

de 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 ... Leer más

$5.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

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
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Fly Girls

How Five Daring Women Defied All Odds and Made Aviation History

de Keith O'Brien ...

A New York Times Bestseller * An Amazon Best Book of the Year * A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice * A Time Best Book for SummerBetween the world wars, no sport was more popular, or more dangerous, than airplane racing. While male pilots were lauded as heroes, the few women who dared to fly were more often ridiculed—until a cadre of women pilots banded together to break through the ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

A New York Times Bestseller * An Amazon Best Book of the Year * A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice * A Time Best Book for SummerBetween the world wars, no sport was more popular, or more dangerous, than airplane racing. While male pilots were lauded as heroes, the few women who dared to fly were more often ridiculed—until a cadre of women pilots banded together to break through the
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Burning with a Blue Flame

de Sebastian Dureaux-Russell ...

Pilot Elmer Darrell will get the jaunt of his life after he agrees to compete against racecar driver Humboldt Bratka in the latest craze, SPEED. As each man seeks to outdistance his past, their passions collide against a roaring background of speakeasies, masked balls, and jazz! Will "Elm" fall for the flapper turned wing-walker, Zella? Will "Bolt" fall for the vamp racecar driver, Veronica? Or ... Leer más

$3.99 USD

Pilot Elmer Darrell will get the jaunt of his life after he agrees to compete against racecar driver Humboldt Bratka in the latest craze, SPEED. As each man seeks to outdistance his past, their passions collide against a roaring background of speakeasies, masked balls, and jazz! Will "Elm" fall for the flapper turned wing-walker, Zella? Will "Bolt" fall for the vamp racecar driver, Veronica? Or
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Why Planes Crash: 2001

de Sylvia Wrigley ...

Series series Why Planes Crash
Air travel is one of the safest modes of travel when we take into account the distances and freedom that it allows us. And yet, we still remain obsessed with aviation disasters. What caused these accidents? Whose fault was it? In her series of books, Why Planes Crash, Sylvia Wrigley investigates the worst aviation disasters of the twenty first century.Why Planes Crash: 2001 is the first of the ... Leer más

$2.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Air travel is one of the safest modes of travel when we take into account the distances and freedom that it allows us. And yet, we still remain obsessed with aviation disasters. What caused these accidents? Whose fault was it? In her series of books, Why Planes Crash, Sylvia Wrigley investigates the worst aviation disasters of the twenty first century.Why Planes Crash: 2001 is the first of the
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FAR/AIM 2024: Up-to-Date Federal Aviation Regulations / Aeronautical Information Manual

de Federal Aviation Administration ...

Series series FAR/AIM Federal Aviation Regulations
All the Information You Need to Operate Safely in US Airspace, Fully UpdatedIf you’re an aviator or aviation enthusiast, you cannot be caught with an out-of-date edition of the FAR/AIM. In the newest edition of the FAR/AIM, all regulations, procedures, and illustrations are brought up to date to reflect current federal regulations and FAA data, policies, and advisories. This handy reference book ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

All the Information You Need to Operate Safely in US Airspace, Fully UpdatedIf you’re an aviator or aviation enthusiast, you cannot be caught with an out-of-date edition of the FAR/AIM. In the newest edition of the FAR/AIM, all regulations, procedures, and illustrations are brought up to date to reflect current federal regulations and FAA data, policies, and advisories. This handy reference book
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Instrument Flying

de Richard Taylor ...

The fourth edition of the perennial best-seller. Fully updated, with everything the private pilot needs to know about flying IFR, such as handling emergencies, filing flight plans, understanding IFR communications, navigating, and flying more efficiently. Polish and improve your instrument-flight skills with the proficiency exercises. Glossary of aviation terms included. ... Leer más

$28.79 USD

The fourth edition of the perennial best-seller. Fully updated, with everything the private pilot needs to know about flying IFR, such as handling emergencies, filing flight plans, understanding IFR communications, navigating, and flying more efficiently. Polish and improve your instrument-flight skills with the proficiency exercises. Glossary of aviation terms included.
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Aviation for Beginners

de Facundo Conforti ...

This work has been developed to bring the main aeronautical content to aviation enthusiasts, students and future pilots and to anyone passionate about the aeronautical field who wants to learn a little more about this fascinating world of civil aviation. We will learn the main theoretical concepts of aviation. A summary of each aeronautical area, explained in a simple and pleasant way to read, but ... Leer más

$6.90 USD

This work has been developed to bring the main aeronautical content to aviation enthusiasts, students and future pilots and to anyone passionate about the aeronautical field who wants to learn a little more about this fascinating world of civil aviation. We will learn the main theoretical concepts of aviation. A summary of each aeronautical area, explained in a simple and pleasant way to read, but
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Historic Aircraft Wrecks of Los Angeles County

de G. Pat Macha ...

Series series Disaster
A century of aviation research and military flights over Los Angeles County has left the San Gabriel Mountains, Mojave Desert and the near-shore Pacific Ocean strewn with more than 1,500 aircraft crash sites. Barnstormers and test pilots too often made unexpected final landings. Accidents occurred on a nearly daily basis during World War II training maneuvers. Private planes, a sign of 1950s ... Leer más

$12.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

A century of aviation research and military flights over Los Angeles County has left the San Gabriel Mountains, Mojave Desert and the near-shore Pacific Ocean strewn with more than 1,500 aircraft crash sites. Barnstormers and test pilots too often made unexpected final landings. Accidents occurred on a nearly daily basis during World War II training maneuvers. Private planes, a sign of 1950s
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