Aerospace and aviation technology

In November 1940, a remarkable prototype aircraft made its maiden flight from an airstrip north of London.

A lucid, unexpected look at how the drone imports its bloodied legacy into contemporary art and everyday life.

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

The American 'spy' aircraft, the SR-71 'Blackbird' was deliberately designed to be the world's fastest and highest-flying aircraft and has never been approached since.

Scotland has a worldwide reputation for launching some of the greatest ships ever built, but far less is known about our pioneering work on aviation.

An illustrated introduction to how British industries, supported by thousands of newly recruited women, strove to meet the nation's wartime need for munitions, armour, shipping, uniforms and aircraft.

An illustrated introduction to how British industries, supported by thousands of newly recruited women, strove to meet the nation's wartime need for munitions, armour, shipping, uniforms and aircraft.

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

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

Between July and October 1940, in what became known as the Battle of Britain, a nation held its breath while the pilots of the Royal Air Force battled Hitler's Luftwaffe in the skies above England.

Computer simulations is a fundamental tool of the design process in many engineering disciplines including aerospace engineering.

'The text is well written and supported by clear and useful illustrations.

This book is concerned with the sport of soaring, mainly with the mathematical basis of sailplane design and operation.

A Vertical Empire describes the work in rocketry and space research carried out in the UK in the 1950s and 1960s.

A revolution in spaceflight is likely soon with the prospect of everyday access to orbit within fifteen years.

The continuing evolving capability of guided weapons demands ever more knowledge of their development.

Infrared Thermography in the Evaluation of Aerospace Composite Materials: Infrared Thermography to Composites provides an update on infrared thermography, a fast and reliable method for non-destructive evaluation of composite materials used in the aerospace field.

The growth in size, lethality, and technology of the German Luftwaffe was of concern to some defense planners in the United States before American entry into the war.

The growth in size, lethality, and technology of the German Luftwaffe was of concern to some defense planners in the United States before American entry into the war.

This volume brings together some of the leading names in global aviation policy research to provide a unique and ground breaking synthesis of current debates on sustainable aviation.

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

Dieses eBook: "Der Wettflug der Nationen (Science-Fiction-Klassiker)" ist mit einem detaillierten und dynamischen Inhaltsverzeichnis versehen und wurde sorgfältig korrekturgelesen.

Recently the alarm has been raised - basic freedoms are under attack in our universities.

This 2024 updated and revised edition of "e;Implement AS 9100D / EN9100:2018 for Business Excellence"e; is an essential guide to mastering the latest Quality Management System requirements for aviation, space, and defence.

The Earth is our home plane.

Neptune is a pretty cool planet to study because it's fascinating how we can still see images of it eve when it's so far away.

Let's study Uranus and explore what lies beneath its surface!

Study the planets and the stars with the help of this very depictive educational book.

Come fly with us to Jupiter and learn about the biggest planet in the solar system.

What's in the Red Planet and why is it the subject of so many explorations?

After Mercury comes Venus, and it's a beautiful planet to observe.

The solar system is the topic that forms the foundation of space science.

At the Dawn of Airpower: The U.

The Caterpillar Association, born in 1982, is a group of self-saved men and women.

This book, NASA Secrets is the story about the days of NASA when the six orbiters, or Space Shuttles came into existence.

Soar Beyond Limits: Your Ultimate Guide to DronesImagine controlling the skies a world where your drone gracefully dances above treetops and captures breathtaking landscapes.

More and more, the advanced technological systems of today rely on sophisticated control systems designed to assure greater levels of safe operation while optimizing performance.

On March 8, 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 loaded 239 people on board and took off for what should have been a six-hour flight.

A five-time Space Shuttle commander reveals what astronauts know about improving performance and productivity under pressure.

If youre an aviator or aviation enthusiast, you cannot be caught with an out-of-date edition of the FAR/AIM.

The Federal Aviation Administrations Airplane Flying Handbook provides pilots, student pilots, aviation instructors, and aviation specialists with information on every topic needed to qualify for and excel in the field of aviation.

The Federal Aviation Administrations Instrument Flying Handbook provides pilots, student pilots, aviation instructors, and controllers with the knowledge and skills required to operate an aircraft in instrument meteorological conditions.

Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, created by the Federal Aviation Administration, is the official reference manual for pilots at all levels.

Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things.

Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things.

The Flight Navigator Handbook provides information on all phases of air navigation and is a source of reference for everyone in the field, from navigators to navigator students.

The Federal Aviation Administrations Airplane Flying Handbook provides pilots, student pi-lots, aviation instructors, and aviation specialists with information on every topic needed to qualify for and excel in the field of aviation.

The Federal Aviation Administrations Advanced Avionics Handbook is a critical tool for anyone seriously interested in flying modern airplanes.

If youre an aviator or aviation enthusiast, you cannot be caught with an out-of-date edition of the FAR/AIM.