Aviation

See your FAA checkride examiners' favorite checkride questions before the big day. Now in it's third edition, the book meets and exceeds all ACS guidelines and covers recent FAA changes....

Two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize David McCullough tells the dramatic story behind the story about the courageous brothers who taught the world how to fly....

Gifted storyteller Winston Groom, the bestselling author of Forrest Gump, has written the fascinating story of three extraordinary heroes who defined aviation during the great age of flight....

Now in its second edition and up to date with the latest FAA ACS questions! Listen to find out more....

Boeing is a century-old titan of industry. It played a major role in the early days of commercial flight, World War II bombing missions, and moon landings....

Authored by Noel Benford, a seasoned Certified Flight Instructor from New York, this guide gives you the most common questions students have been asked during recent exams. 

747 is the thrilling story behind "the Queen of the Skies" - the Boeing 747 - as told by Joe Sutter, one of the most celebrated engineers of the 20th century....

It was 13 October 1972. Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, carrying a team of young rugby players, their families and friends, took off for the very last time. A deadly miscalculation saw F571 crash directly into the Andean mountains to devastating consequences....

Devotion tells the inspirational story of the U.S. Navy’s most famous aviation duo, Lieutenant Tom Hudner and Ensign Jesse Brown, and the Marines they fought to defend. A white New Englander from the country-club scene, Tom passed up Harvard to fly fighters for his country....

Aviation Mastery is filled with the science of learning and the science of aviation safety from an experienced pilot and flight instructor....

Written and prepared by licensed remote pilots at Ace Flight Training providing the best FAA Part 107 exam study guide on the market....

She was 17 years old on a Christmas Eve flight 40 years ago to join her father for Christmas when the unimaginable happened. The Lockheed L-188A Electra, on the way from Lima to Pucallpa, flew directly into a thunderstorm.

This study guide provides relentless insights and tutelage on the steps to acquire the Part 107 certification....

Uno de los grandes éxitos de la Biblioteca Aeronáutica. Todas las estructuras de comunicación, según los requerimientos de OACI. Todo sobre los diálogos en operaciones normales, operaciones anormales, y una sección de comprensión de textos....

Mike Busch on Engines expands the iconoclastic philosophy of his groundbreaking first book Manifesto to the design, operation, condition monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting of piston aircraft engines....

Mike Busch on Airplane Ownership is the much-awaited sequel to his previous books Manifesto and Engines. In this two-volume set, Busch distills his wisdom from his more than 50 years as an aircraft owner.

In the third edition of the Private Pilot Blueprint, Jason Schappert takes his 10,000+ hours of flight experience to guide you on the path to saving time and money on your aviation journey....

At age 19, pilot Dale Black survived an airplane crash that killed the other two pilots on board. Hovering between life and death, he had a breathtaking experience of heaven....

Only four men survived the plane crash. The pilot. A politician. A cop... and the criminal he was shackled to....

Concorde is an enthralling personal account of what it takes to fly planes faster than the speed of sound, and of the events that lay behind 114 needless deaths—the 113 victims of the crash and, ultimately, Concorde herself....

A fascinating exploration of how humans and machines fail - leading to air disasters from Amelia Earhart to MH370 - and how the lessons learned from these accidents have made flying safer....

The story of S. A. Andrée, the visionary Swedish aeronaut who, in 1897, during the great age of Arctic endeavor, left to discover the North Pole by flying to it in a hydrogen balloon....

On June 12, 1972, a powerful explosion rocked American Airlines Flight 96 a mere five minutes after its takeoff from Detroit. The explosion ripped a gaping hole....

Esta obra ha sido el gran desafío de la biblioteca aeronáutica. Encontrar al forma de explicar las maniobras básicas que componen el curso de piloto privado de avión, ha resultado todo un éxito. En este audiolibro aprenderás todos los conceptos iniciales....

For everyone from frequent fliers to aviation geeks, travel buffs to nervous travelers, Captain Doug Morris tells you everything you want (and need!) to know about flight....

Have you ever dreamed of taking to the skies as an Air Force officer, commanding advanced aircraft, and leading missions with precision and skill? The Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) is your gateway to turning that dream into reality. In a world where precision, intelligence, and leadership are paramount, the AFOQT serves as the gateway to a career as an Air Force officer. But mastering this challenging test requires more than just academic prowess—it demands strategic preparation, mental acuity, and a deep understanding of the test's intricacies.

Nowadays, people always use airplanes to get to their destinations. Instead of spending several days taking the bus or train, they prefer a flight that will take three hours at most. In an era when every minute of our day is precious, we can’t afford to waste time on ground transportation. But how did planes first came into being? Who came up with the idea of sticking some wings to a frame to make them fly? How did they manage to fly in the first place? There are so many questions that we want answered – which is exactly what this book is planning to do for you. Here, you will discover:...

This is a true story about a man who was passionate about airplanes—flying them, designing them and building them. His innovative designs and creative vision were so much a part of aviation history that his breakthrough biplane design, the Staggerwing, shown on the cover of this book, hangs in the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C. Ted Wells not only designed the Staggerwing, but also the Bonanza and many other extremely popular and enduring commercial and military aircraft. Beech Aircraft, the company he co-founded with Walter and Olive Ann Beech...

Anytime, Anywhere, Anyhow. Whether it’s war, natural disaster, or humanitarian emergency, for over fifty years the RAF’s Hercules force was the first in and last out of any crisis faced by the UK government around the globe. Former RAF Hercules Captain Scott Bateman opens the cockpit to give an action-packed insider’s account of what it’s like to fly this legendary flying machine in peace and war, and at home and abroad, paying tribute to the remarkable men and women who operated this much-loved aircraft, and to those comrades in arms who, in doing so, made the ultimate sacrifice.

Wings of Determination: The Willa Brown Story is a powerful and inspiring screenplay that chronicles the life and legacy of Willa Beatrice Brown, a pioneering African American aviator, educator, and civil rights advocate. Set against the backdrop of a segregated America, this screenplay vividly brings to life Brown's relentless pursuit of equality and justice in both the skies and on the ground. From her early years breaking racial and gender barriers in aviation to her crucial role in training the celebrated Tuskegee Airmen during World War II, Willa Brown's story is one of resilience, ...

Dive into the extraordinary life of Willa Brown in "Willa Brown: Wings of Change — The Untold Story of an Aviation Pioneer," a comprehensive biography that sheds light on one of the most influential figures in aviation history. This book captures the essence of Willa Brown's trailblazing journey as the first African American woman pilot, revealing how her relentless spirit reshaped the aviation industry and left an indelible mark on civil rights. Discover the powerful partnership between Willa Brown and Cornelius Coffey, as they founded the Coffey School of Aeronautics in Chicago. This ...

Trivia Bundle is a 3-in-1 iCollection of three Trivia books. Sports Trivia Hero has 106 questions of interesting Trivia and fun facts on Baseball, Basketball, American Football, and Olympic questions to keep you entertained. Sports Trivia Hero: Part Two has 107 questions of interesting trivia and fun facts on Hockey, Tennis, Golf, and Winter Olympic questions to keep you entertained. Aviation Trivia Hero is a book of 101 questions and fun facts of space and air history and trivia.

She was 17 years old on a Christmas Eve flight 40 years ago to join her father for Christmas when the unimaginable happened. The Lockheed L-188A Electra, on the way from Lima to Pucallpa, flew directly into a thunderstorm. A strike of lightning left the plane incinerated and Juliane Diller (Koepcke) still strapped to her plane seat falling through the night air two miles above the Earth. Her survival is unexplainable and considered a modern-day miracle. Her mother was among the 91 dead and Juliane the sole survivor.

Long before the days of jet planes, Nick Mamer and co-pilot Art Walker set an awe-inspiring record. They flew from Spokane, Washington to San Francisco, to New York, and from New York back to Spokane—without landing. This is the true story of the 1929 flight—during which their airplane was again and again refueled in the air with ropes and hose—by other daring airmen flying wood-and-fabric airplanes.

This eBook explores the possibilities and challenges surrounding the development of next-generation supersonic transport (SST) aircraft. It provides an overview of the technological advancements, regulatory considerations, market dynamics, and industry collaborations shaping the future of high-speed air travel. From the iconic Concorde's retirement to the resurgence of interest in SST, we dive into the lessons learned and the aspirations driving the pursuit of next-generation SST technology. We examine the technical breakthroughs, environmental concerns, and market demands influencing the ...

In Demystiflying, Kine Paulsen tells you what you need to do in order to become a pilot by going inside the minds of more than 200 pilots. Paulsen deciphers the meaning behind even the most basic pilot terms and concepts to encourage everyone to give flying a try. This is pilot 101 for anyone who doesn't speak pilot. The book is for those of us who didn't grow up hanging out at the airport or flying flight simulators. This book is for you who are considering pursuing your pilot license, who might be curious what it is like to be a pilot or you may have already logged some hours. Or maybe a ...

Toda persona anhela convertirse en una figura profesional a medida que va creciendo. De niños soñamos con ser diferentes figuras, policías, bomberos, soldados, manejar barcos, aviones, grandes camiones y todo tipo de trabajo que nos lleve a la aventura, por que es eso justamente lo que buscamos, la aventura de vivir experiencias.

“I’m still a rookie second officer but even I know it’s not supposed to happen like this.” “The captain called “Before Landing Check.” That’s normal. The first officer and I moved the appropriate switches, levers and buttons, and chanted the usual incantations. That’s normal. The trusty old Boeing 727 responded with its arcane dialect of flashing lights and flickering needles. That’s normal. And the all-important landing gear panel is now showing three green lights assuring us that the wheels are locked down. That’s normal. But the landing gear control panel is also ...

The P-38 National Association wants to put YOU in the cockpit of the greatest combat airplane of World War II with remembrances of the P-38 Lightning as told by the people who were there. This book is a very easy read, with over 200 pages of short stories compiled from the archives of the P-38 National Association membership publication, "Lightning Strikes." The book "P-38 Lightning: Unforgettable Missions of Skill & Luck" contains some of the most dramatic, heart-wrenching and humorous stories as told by the combat pilots, ground crews and other personnel who had hands-on experiences with ...

R.K. “Dick” Williams has been flying since 1972 and has amassed close to 20,000 flight hours, with almost half of those hours in wilderness terrain. Almost half of that grand total has also been single-pilot, and most of those without autopilot. He has also enjoyed thousands of hours in jets and turboprops with excellent crews, spent thousands of hours as a flight instructor, and served ten years as an FAA Pilot Examiner.This is Dick’s third aviation-related book, and in it he re-publishes his original Super Cub Pilot’s Association Newsletter Safety Editorials from 30 years ago ...