Aircraft and aviation

The story of Frank Whittle RAF pilot, mathematician of genius, inventor of the jet engine and British hero.

This ebook does not include illustrations.

Be prepared to soar!

In Two Up Down Under, Ron and Jim enjoy a road trip around Canberra and the Riverina in Jim's 50-year old VW Kombi, Miss October.

From the Federal Aviation Administration, Seaplane, Skiplane, and Float/Ski Equipped Helicopter Operations Handbook provides the most up-to-date, definitive information on piloting water-related aircraft.

It is a cruel irony of history that as we celebrate the centenary of flight on December 17, 2003, aviation is in a tailspin and airlines are disappearing in Canada.

In the 21st century - the age of the budget airline - where quick and reliable air travel is available to a large segment of society, it seems hard to comprehend that it is less than 250 years since the first human took to the skies.

In Airplane Reading, Christopher Schaberg and Mark Yakich bring together a range of essays about air travel.

In the 21st century - the age of the budget airline - where quick and reliable air travel is available to a large segment of society, it seems hard to comprehend that it is less than 250 years since the first human took to the skies.

Flying was a perilous adventure, with death only a small breath away.

Two Up is a collection of aviation anecdotes and photographs covering five decades and going back to the brothers early fascination with aircraft in the sixties.

The thrilling stories of those who looked to the skies and dared to dream of flight 'Gripping dazzling tales of madness and derring do.

On 27 April 2005, an aircraft lifted away from the runway of Toulouse-Blagnac Airport under the power of six massive Rolls-Royce Trent 900 turbofan engines.

In 1904 an eccentric inventor, Noel Pemberton-Billing, took an interest in flying machines.

This book gives a detailed account of the Zeppelin raids on Bolton and Rossendale in late September 1916, setting them in the context of wider events at home and abroad.

In this book Stuart McKay tells the story of the achievements of the de Havilland DH.

The first heroes of the air.

The Cessna 172 is unquestionably the world's most successful light aircraft.

The story of the legendary supersonic passenger jet, told through a series of contemporary documents and records.

The story of the legendary supersonic passenger jet, told through a series of contemporary documents and records.

In 2018 the RAF is one hundred years old.

Compelling and dramatic insights into crucial moments inside the cockpit.

Amy Johnson and Amelia Earhart may be the most famous trailblazing women within the world of early aviation, but there were many others.

Jerry Grayson is an ordinary man who chose an extraordinary career.

Amy Johnson and Amelia Earhart may be the most famous trailblazing women within the world of early aviation, but there were many others.

Jerry Grayson is an ordinary man who chose an extraordinary career.

De Trainingshandleiding voor cabinepersoneel van luchtvaartmaatschappijen is bedoeld om studenten en beoefenaars van de job van cabinepersoneel voor te bereiden op de moeilijkste momenten in luchtvaartmaatschappijen en luchthavens en om de prestaties van een luchtvaartmaatschappij zeker te verbeteren.

“Looks at the pioneering designer, Sydney Camm and examines his legacy, which was the design of two of our most iconic fighter planes .

An elite test pilot recounts his life on the cutting-edge of aviation, flying everything from homebuilt airplanes to helicopters and fighter jets.