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Air Force One: A History of the Presidents and Their Planes Air Force One: A History of the Presidents and Their Planes
by Kenneth T Walsh

Publisher Comments
Includes bibliographical references (p. [247]-251) and index.... (read more)

List Price $32.95
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Used - Hardcover

Giant Jetliners Giant Jetliners
by Guy Norris

Publisher Comments
See today's jumbo jets in action, in the air, on the ground, and in a variety of color schemes. This colorful book tells of the design and development history (including prototypes never built), safety features, and the future of today's jetliners.... (read more)

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Used - Hardcover

Whistled like a bird :the untold story of Dorothy Putnam, George Putnam, and Amelia Earhart Whistled like a bird :the untold story of Dorothy Putnam, George Putnam, and Amelia Earhart
by Sally Putna Chapman

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In this extraordinary, true story about an independent woman, a world-famous aviator, and the powerful man who loved them both, Sally Putnam Chapman, the granddaughter of Dorothy Binney Putnam and George Putnam, recounts a treasure trove of memories... (read more)

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Basic Aerobatics Basic Aerobatics
by Geza Szurovy

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Enjoy the aerobatics experience with this complete guide from national champions who tell you not only how to perform the maneuvers, but why the airplane behaves as it does.... (read more)

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The Vital Guide to Weather (Vital Guides) The Vital Guide to Weather (Vital Guides)
by Brian Cosgrove

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Here are the simple straightforward facts that you need to know about how different weather patterns occur and why the weather is constantly changing. Using these superb color photographs and easily understood diagrams you will understand why the wind... (read more)

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The Great Dirigibles The Great Dirigibles
by John Toland

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Daring flights of early pioneers, descriptions of great American airships, much more -- beginning with pioneer invention by Dr. Solomon Andrews in 1865 and ending with the Hindenburg crash in 1937. 32 photos.... (read more)

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Race to the Sky: The Wright Brothers Versus the United States Government Race to the Sky: The Wright Brothers Versus the United States Government
by Stephen B Goddard

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Everyone knows that the Wright brothers were the first to fly, but few know they were engaged in a David, and Goliath struggle with their own federal government. President McKinley's administration decided to dedicate an unprecedented amount of money and... (read more)

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On Canadian Wings: A Century of Flight On Canadian Wings: A Century of Flight
by Peter Pigott

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Whether you are an aviation enthusiast or, history buff, don't miss the third book on aviation in Canada, covering 100 years of flight by Canadians.... (read more)

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To Conquer the Air: The Wright Brothers and the Great Race for Flight To Conquer the Air: The Wright Brothers and the Great Race for Flight
by James Tobin

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Award-winning author James Tobin has at last penned the definitive account of the inspiring and impassioned race across ten years and two continents to conquer the air. For years, Wilbur Wright and his younger brother, Orville, experimented in obscurity,... (read more)

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Advanced Aircraft Systems (Practical Flying) Advanced Aircraft Systems (Practical Flying)
by David A Lombardo

Publisher Comments
This book explains the theory, components, and practical applications of systems in turboprop, turojet, and turbofan aircraft. The author clearly examines electrical, turbine engine, lubrication and coooling , and other systems.... (read more)

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Private Pilot for Airplane Multi-Engine Land and Sea Practical Test Standards: #Faa-S-8081-14a (Multi) (Practical Test Standards Series) Private Pilot for Airplane Multi-Engine Land and Sea Practical Test Standards: #Faa-S-8081-14a (Multi) (Practical Test Standards Series)
by Federal Aviation Adm

Publisher Comments
The FAA'S concise Study aids for passing the checkride. The Practical Test Standards (PTS) series guides student pilots, flight instructors, and FAA-designated examiners through checkrides, the final test in acquiring a pilot license. Each PTS guide... (read more)

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Instrument Flying Handbook Instrument Flying Handbook
by Thomas P Turner

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Complete and essential instrument knowledge is compiled in this pilot-ready reference. Features human factors in instrument flying; an Instrument Rating Training Syllabus; primary and support instruments; flight phases on instruments; instrument... (read more)

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Problems & Answers in Navigation & P 2ND Edition Problems & Answers in Navigation & P 2ND Edition
by Elbert S Maloney

Publisher Comments
This slim book provides a wide selection of problems, with answers, in the practice of dead reckoning, piloting, celestial navigation, and radionavigation. This book is suitable for both classroom use and self-study. It will also be of value to... (read more)

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War Within and Without: Diaries and Letters of Anne Morrow Lindbergh, 1939-1944 (Harvest Book) War Within and Without: Diaries and Letters of Anne Morrow Lindbergh, 1939-1944 (Harvest Book)
by Anne Morr Lindbergh

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The story of Anne Morrow Lindbergh's life, begun in Bring Me a Unicorn, continues in this fifth and final published volume of her diaries and letters. This record of the Lindberghs' wartime years is emotionally charged by the struggle between the... (read more)

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Air and Space: the National Air and Space Museum Story of Flight Air and Space: the National Air and Space Museum Story of Flight
by Smithsonian Institute

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Drawing on the peerless collections of the National Air and Space Museum - the most-visited museum in the world - this book brings us the story of the conquest of the skies. More than 400 photographs and illustrations - some commissioned especially for... (read more)

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Lindbergh Lindbergh
by Richard Bak

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This pictorial biography of the legendary aviator relives the joy and pain of Charles A. Lindbergh's remarkable, colorful, and controversial life. 150 photos, many in color.... (read more)

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Frontiers in Applied Mathematics #12: Transonic Aerodynamics: Problems in Asymptotic Theory Frontiers in Applied Mathematics #12: Transonic Aerodynamics: Problems in Asymptotic Theory
by L Pamela Cook

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Transonic aerodynamics, the study of the aerodynamics of flight at speeds near the speed of sound, warrants a great deal of attention from industry and science. This book offers exciting results, perspectives, and case studies for the treatment of... (read more)

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Virtual Apprentice:: Airline Pilot (Virtual Apprentice) Virtual Apprentice:: Airline Pilot (Virtual Apprentice)
by Don Rauf

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Perfect for readers interested in the challenges of professional pilots, Virtual Apprentice: Airline Pilot is the ideal starting point for researching jobs in this field. This useful new guide takes readers behind the scenes with profiles of working... (read more)

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Frank Whittle Frank Whittle
by Andrew Nahum

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Tells the true story of Frank Whittle inventing the jet engine and revolutionizing avaiation.... (read more)

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Amazing Aeroplanes Amazing Aeroplanes
by Tony Mitton

Synopsis
Join the wacky animal crew for the flight of a lifetime. From the airport to the flight deck, including how the plane flies, safety rules, in-flight and air traffic control, this book should tell children all they need to know.... (read more)

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