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Fly Girl

A Memoir

by Ann Hood ...

An entertaining and fascinating memoir of “gifted storyteller” (People) Ann Hood’s adventurous years as a TWA flight attendant.In 1978, in the tailwind of the golden age of air travel, flight attendants were the epitome of glamor and sophistication. Fresh out of college and hungry to experience the world—and maybe, one day, write about it—Ann Hood joined their ranks. After a grueling job search, ... Read more

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An entertaining and fascinating memoir of “gifted storyteller” (People) Ann Hood’s adventurous years as a TWA flight attendant.In 1978, in the tailwind of the golden age of air travel, flight attendants were the epitome of glamor and sophistication. Fresh out of college and hungry to experience the world—and maybe, one day, write about it—Ann Hood joined their ranks. After a grueling job search,
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His Majesty's Airship

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

by 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 ... Read more

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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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Adventurous Empires

The Story of the Short Empire Flying Boats

by Phillip E. Sims ...

A milestone in twentieth century aviation is brought to life in this chronicle of the Short Empire, the plane that transformed British global transportation.In 1937, the Short Brothers aerospace company introduced the most successful flying-boat airliner ever built. Designed to a specification for Imperial Airways, then Britain's national airline, the Short Empire flying-boat carried passengers ... Read more

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A milestone in twentieth century aviation is brought to life in this chronicle of the Short Empire, the plane that transformed British global transportation.In 1937, the Short Brothers aerospace company introduced the most successful flying-boat airliner ever built. Designed to a specification for Imperial Airways, then Britain's national airline, the Short Empire flying-boat carried passengers
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The Secret Horsepower Race

Western Front Fighter Engine Development

by Calum E. Douglas ...

The piston engines that powered Second World War fighters, the men who designed them, and the secret intelligence work carried out by both Britain and Germany would determine the outcome of the first global air war.Advanced jet engines may have been in development but every militarily significant air battle was fought by piston-engined fighters. Whoever designed the most powerful piston engines ... Read more

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The piston engines that powered Second World War fighters, the men who designed them, and the secret intelligence work carried out by both Britain and Germany would determine the outcome of the first global air war.Advanced jet engines may have been in development but every militarily significant air battle was fought by piston-engined fighters. Whoever designed the most powerful piston engines
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Atlantic Fever

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

by 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 ... Read more

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"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

by 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, ... Read more

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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

by 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, ... Read more

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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)

by 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 ... Read more

$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

by 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<... ... Read more

$14.99 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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The World's Greatest Civil Aircraft

An Illustrated History

by Paul E Eden ...

Series series World's Greatest
Commercial air travel began just over a century ago. In that time there have been groundbreaking civilian aircraft, such as flying boats, the first pressurized cabin aircraft, jet and supersonic aircraft, as well as immense changes in the capacity of a typical airliner: in the 1920s aircraft struggled to carry 20 passengers, today some models can carry up to 800 people.The book includes many types ... Read more

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Commercial air travel began just over a century ago. In that time there have been groundbreaking civilian aircraft, such as flying boats, the first pressurized cabin aircraft, jet and supersonic aircraft, as well as immense changes in the capacity of a typical airliner: in the 1920s aircraft struggled to carry 20 passengers, today some models can carry up to 800 people.The book includes many types
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Aeronautical Chart User's Guide

by 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 ... Read more

$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

by 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 ... Read more

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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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Pilot Math Treasure Bath

by 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 ... Read more

$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

by 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 ... Read more

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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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The Dream Machine

The Untold History of the Notorious V-22 Osprey

by 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 ... Read more

$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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Plane Crashes: The 10 Deadliest Air Disasters And the Lessons We Learned to Improve Aviation Safety

by 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 ... Read more

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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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Burning with a Blue Flame

by 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 ... Read more

$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

by 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 ... Read more

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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

by 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 ... Read more

$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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Birdmen

The Wright Brothers, Glenn Curtiss, and the Battle to Control the Skies

by Lawrence Goldstone ...

From acclaimed historian Lawrence Goldstone comes a thrilling narrative of courage, determination, and competition: the story of the intense rivalry that fueled the rise of American aviation.The feud between this nation’s great air pioneers, the Wright brothers and Glenn Curtiss, was a collision of unyielding and profoundly American personalities. On one side, a pair of tenacious siblings who ... Read more

$11.99 USD

From acclaimed historian Lawrence Goldstone comes a thrilling narrative of courage, determination, and competition: the story of the intense rivalry that fueled the rise of American aviation.The feud between this nation’s great air pioneers, the Wright brothers and Glenn Curtiss, was a collision of unyielding and profoundly American personalities. On one side, a pair of tenacious siblings who
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Instrument Flying

by 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. ... Read more

$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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The Basic Aerobatic Manual

With Spin and Upset Recovery Techniques

by William K. Kershner ...

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.The Basic Aerobatic Manual, Third Edition, is a complete reference for the beginning aerobatic student, with invaluable unusual attitude and spin recovery ... Read more

$14.39 USD or Free with 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.The Basic Aerobatic Manual, Third Edition, is a complete reference for the beginning aerobatic student, with invaluable unusual attitude and spin recovery
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Aviation for Beginners

by 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 ... Read more

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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

by 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 ... Read more

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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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