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Author
Publisher
Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"'Fly the Wing' has been an indispensable comprehensive textbook on transport-category airplanes for more than 45 years. Updated to include coverage of modern cockpit automation, 'Fly the Wing,' Fourth Edition provides pilots with valuable tools and proven techniques for all flight operations. Pilots planning a career in aviation will find that this book provides important insights that other books miss. Inside the book you'll find a link and a password...
Author
Publisher
Palmetto Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A how-to guide on navigating the highs and lows of being a professional Ag pilot."
"For many young and up-and-coming pilots, a career in the aerial application industry seems like a dream job. But while it is a rewarding profession, it's not always as fun as it appears. So how do we as pilots know if it's the right choice? With over four decades of flying experience, Ag pilot Rick McCord offers practical guidance on the various pitfalls and perks...
Author
Series
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"This official handbook provides an authoritative weather tool for pilots, flight instructors, and those studying for pilot certification. From the Federal Aviation Administration with contributions from the National Weather Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, this edition offers up-to-date information on the interpretation and usage of U.S. aviation weather products and services. Revised to take into account the phasing-out...
Author
Publisher
Squabbling Sparrows Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"This gripping book features seventy-two thrilling true stories from Cessna 172 pilots, revealing valuable lessons learned from accidents and near misses. As the top-selling and most produced aircraft in the world, the Cessna 172 is a favorite among pilots worldwide, and this book provides an inside look into the experiences of some of its most skilled and seasoned operators. Featuring gripping firsthand reports of aviation incidents, including taxiway...
Author
Publisher
Stick and Rudder Press, LCC
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Proactive Flying is written for pilots who are just beginning their careers in aviation and encourages the development of the skills and qualities that will equip them to become effective crew members, and one day lead a crew of their own as a Captain. This book blends an emphasis on technical proficiency and skills with those essential for leadership and effective communication as the key ingredients for operational safety and effectiveness. In addition...
Author
Publisher
Mach 1
Pub. Date
[1991]
Language
English
Description
"This is not a story of the making of the SR-71, nor is it a technical digest of the many intriguing facts and figures about the plane. Instead, this book is one man's view of what it was like to fly the world's fastest jet. .... This is a love story too, because I could not fly this plane and not love it. I have purposely avoided certain specifics throughout the text, because they are not the focus of this story. The reader won't find secrets revealed...
17) First flight
Author
Series
Timekeepers volume 1
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"In this adventure, the Timekeepers travel back to 1903 to prevent DeLay from interfering with the Wright brothers' first flight! Will they get the job done in time?--