
| The most knowledgeable book ever written on aerobatics, from the twelve-time British Aerobatics champion.... |

| This is a reincarnation of the Air Band Radio Handbook, an essential reference book first published over 20 years ago and a stronger seller throughout its eight editions. The new title reflects... |

| Bill Gunston’s original book, Airbus, was published by Osprey in 1988. This 2nd Edition includes all the prolific single-aisle aircraft that have followed the A320, the great new wide-bodies (the A330 and... |

| When a pilot experiences a sudden loud bang or sudden total silence, he is often faced with the stark choice of the parachute or attempting to get the aircraft down to earth... |

| With every deadly airplane disaster or near-miss, it becomes more and more clear that proper inspection and repair of all aircrafts is essential to safety in the air. When no manufacturer repair... |
| The Aircraft Weight and Balance Handbook is the official U.S. government guidebook for pilots, flight crews, and airplane mechanics. Beginning with the basic principles of aircraft weight and balance control, this manual... |

| This official U.S. government guide to piloting aircraft—created by the Federal Aviation Administration—is the essential resource for finding the knowledge and skills to fly all types of planes. It includes an introduction... |

| A comprehensive history of the autogiro, covering all the aircraft and their designers. Includes full details of the aerodynamic features of the autogiro in its many forms, and the design constraints and... |

| Great Britain has its own version of the Bermuda Triangle, the notorious South Southeast 1650 Line, where an unusual number of aviation accidents and disappearances have taken place, and where lost airmen... |

| The official FAA Guide—an essential reference for all instructors. The Aviation Instructor’s Handbook is a world-class educational reference tool developed and designed for ground instructors, flight instructors, and aviation maintenance instructors. This... |

| This jointly-published guide from the FAA and the NWS provides an authoritative tool for pilots, flight instructors, and those studying for pilot certification. It covers general weather service information as well as... |

| This official handbook provides an authoritative tool for pilots, flight instructors, and those studying for pilot certification. From both the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Weather Service, this newest edition offers... |

| For pilots ready to go up, up, and away in their beautiful balloons, this official handbook is a must-have. Created by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), it conforms to the agency's certification... |

| Basic Aerobatics contains all the information a pilot needs to undertake the basic Loops and Rolls and air exercises such as Advanced Turning, Stalling, Spinning and Recovery from Unusual Attitudes. The Loop,... |

| In the history of aviation there have been many attempts to produce aircraft of extraordinary proportions to expand the limits of technology and create new performance standards. With few exceptions, the early... |

| Founded in 1916, Boeing Commercial Airplanes is the premier aircraft builder in the USA and one of the biggest aerospace constructors in the world. To the man in the street Boeing is... |

| Although the Boeing 707 is known worldwide as the machine which took civil aviation from the piston engine era into that of the jet engine, what is very often not known is... |

| During the last century the British aircraft industry created many outstanding airplanes. These aircraft were world leaders in advanced technology, utilizing inventions by British engineers and scientists such as radar, the jet... |

| The British Aircraft Corporation was formed from The Bristol Aeroplane Company, English Electric, Vickers-Armstrong and Hunting in 1960. In its short, seventeen-year, life, the British Aircraft Corporation built some of the most... |

| Britain's premier airline is now among the world's elite. This book summarizes the early pioneering days and the nationalized postwar years of Britain European Airways and the British Overseas Airways Corporation.... |

| From pioneering jets to the foundations of some of today's most successful aircraft, the experimental aircraft of the post-war years represent the most exciting years of British aviation. This book tells their... |

| Roy Cross' genius in portraying aircraft in a wide range of illustrative styles has been admired by every generation since World War II. He created many of the distinctive paintings which adorned... |

| This small volume traces the origins of the Cessna 172 and highlights the features that have made it so successful. Comprehensively illustrated, with many previously unpublished photographs, the book includes a close-up... |

| This is the perfect guide for spotters and enthusiasts interested in airliners, feederliners, executive jets, light aircraft and other commercial airplanes. It contains 3-view silhouettes, color photographs, dimensions, technical specifications and a... |

| Aircraft have revolutionized the way we live. Billions of passengers take to the air every year and around the world airlines operate almost 80,000 flights daily. Before the revolution, flying was, as... |

| Concorde is the only successful supersonic airliner that there has ever been. This book tells the complete story of the Concorde project and its operational history. Highly illustrated with drawings, and photographs,... |

| Concorde is the world’s most famous passenger transport aircraft and an icon of 20th century design. When British Airways and Air France withdrew their Concordes from revenue service in 2003 it marked... |

| Written by two of British Airways' most experienced Concorde flight crew, the Concorde Manual is the latest aircraft manual from Haynes, following on from the acclaim received by the Spitfire Manual. Concentrating... |

| This series provides the enthusiast with a first-ever look at the structure, design, systems, and operation of these high tech wonders of the air. Contains engineering drawings, tech manual excerpts, exploded views,... |

| Rear-mounted engines were popular with passengers because of reduced noise levels in the cabin, popular with airlines because of ease of engine maintenance and with designers because it allowed wings free of... |

| Rene J. Francillon’s in-depth... |

| The compelling and inspiring story of aviation, from its earliest origins through to supersonic passenger flight and beyond, The DVD Book of Flight is written by David Curnock whose fascination with all things... |

| Written by a former British Airways First Officer, Stanley Stewart, who has spoken firsthand with pilots and crews involved in all the incidents recorded here. This book offers a unique insight into... |

| The Short C Class Empire flying boats were designed in 1934 to implement the Empire Air Mail Scheme, carrying un-surcharged letter mail throughout the British Empire and Dominions between the terminals at... |

| A dynamic collection of color photographs of commercial airliners from around the world, from 1970 through today. Many of the airliners featured have departed the aviation scene while those remaining have since... |

| This is the fully revised and updated story of how British and American test pilots pierced the sound barrier in the late 1940s, support with many new photographs. Since then much has... |

| Don’t let the size of the books fool you. They many be small but they are packed full of information along with beautiful color photographs. The indispensable reference is a handy, thorough... |

| Terrorism is a real threat to aviation. The thought of a ticking bomb hidden in a suitcase, or a gun or knife-wielding assailant commandeering a commercial flight, is enough to scare even... |

| This comprehensive book is aimed at all those who are undertaking the helicopter Private Pilot's License course, those who have qualified recently, and those who are planning to learn to fly helicopters... |

| "Patter" is the term given by flying instructors to the language they use while demonstrating training exercises in the air. It is a very special language as it has to be... |

| Since its first flight on 27 April 2005, the Airbus A380 has been the largest passenger airliner in the world. Instantly recognizable with its full-length upper deck, it represents the pinnacle of... |

| Front Row Center 2 is an all-new edition of the ground-breaking air show book of the same title featuring the world's most talented and well-known aerobatic pilots. Produced during the Centennial of... |

| The FRONT ROW CENTER series of airshow picture books are renowned for the ground-breaking aerial photographs created solely for these titles by acclaimed photographer and author Erik Hildebrandt. In this third all-new... |

| Produced during the 2008 air show season across North America, Front Row Center 4 is the all-new, latest edition of Erik Hildebrandt's ongoing photographic journal of the world's greatest air show acts.... |

| For certified glider pilots and students preparing for certification in the glider category, this book—prepared by the Federal Aviation Administration—is a resource without equal. Covering components and systems, flight instruments, performance limitations,... |

| The Haynes Hawker Siddeley/BAe Harrier Manual will focus on the RAF’s GR3 version that saw action in the Falklands War in 1982. The Hawker Siddeley/BAe Harrier, formally referred to as the ‘Harrier’... |

| The Helicopter Pilot's Companion is essential reading for those who are considering training to be a helicopter pilot, those currently undertaking training and those who have recently gained their Private Pilot's License... |

| This manual has been produced for students undertaking their basic helicopter training. It concentrates on explaining not only how and why the helicopter flies but also on the correct handling techniques needed... |

| This revised and expanded edition covers some of the more advanced piloting skills required to fly a helicopter over difficult terrain or in demanding circumstances. Mountains and hills present some of the... |

| This second volume of the Helicopter Pilot's Manual provides a natural follow-on to Norman Bailey's first manual. It also aims to instruct and help the would-be pilot to pass the PPL(H) and... |