ilość książek w kategorii: 740
Thirteen: The Apollo Flight That Failed
ISBN: 9780801850974 / Angielski / Miękka / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. On April 13, 1970 an explosion rocked the moon-bound Apollo 13 craft, 205,000 miles from Earth, damaging engines and life-support systems. This minute-by-minute account of the only manned NASA mission to have malfunctioned outside Earth's orbit describes the entire episode.
On April 13, 1970 an explosion rocked the moon-bound Apollo 13 craft, 205,000 miles from Earth, damaging engines and life-support systems. This minute...
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156,48 zł |
Blind Landings: Low-Visibility Operations in American Aviation, 1918-1958
ISBN: 9780801884498 / Angielski / Twarda / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. When darkness falls, storms rage, fog settles, or lights fail, pilots are forced to make -instrument landings, - relying on technology and training to guide them through typically the most dangerous part of any flight. In this original study, Erik M. Conway recounts one of the most important stories in aviation history: the evolution of aircraft landing aids that make landing safe and routine in almost all weather conditions. Discussing technologies such as the Loth leader-cable system, the American National Bureau of Standards system, and, its descendants, the Instrument Landing System,... When darkness falls, storms rage, fog settles, or lights fail, pilots are forced to make -instrument landings, - relying on technology and training... |
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240,70 zł |
Better Aerobatics
ISBN: 9780954481407 / Angielski / Twarda / 458 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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246,79 zł |
Boeing 727 Flight Master
ISBN: 9781418422325 / Angielski / Twarda / 596 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book is like no other flight training book you've seen before. It is complete (from takeoff to landing) - not the usual boring flight manual - and it will make your day-to-day operations a breeze. You will pass any check ride successfully after studying my book thoroughly - GUARTANTEED - or your money back. I wrote this book solely as a way to help my fellow pilots. So order today!
This book is like no other flight training book you've seen before. It is complete (from takeoff to landing) - not the usual boring flight manual - an...
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212,34 zł |
The Quick Guide for Your Private Pilot Certificate Volume I: A User - Friendly Guide For Your Private Pilot Certificate
ISBN: 9781420845600 / Angielski / Miękka / 100 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This guide is a user friendly guide for your private pilot certificate. This guide will help you identify the knowledge areas and flight skills required for your private pilot certificate, also you can use this guide for your preparation for the checkride.
This guide is a user friendly guide for your private pilot certificate. This guide will help you identify the knowledge areas and flight skills requir...
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72,33 zł |
Cessna 172
ISBN: 9781560272113 / Angielski / Miękka / 136 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Subjects covered in detail include an overall description of the aircraft, limitations, handling characteristics, and loading/performance data. All the information is gleaned from flying experiences by experts in the industry, and is presented in an easy-to-read format. Pilots will find each guide in the series an invaluable companion to the aircraft's Flight Manual and an excellent sourcebook for the aircraft's principal characteristics.
Subjects covered in detail include an overall description of the aircraft, limitations, handling characteristics, and loading/performance data. All th...
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65,14 zł |
Notes of a Seaplane Instructor: An Instructional Guide to Seaplane Flying
ISBN: 9781560275589 / Angielski / Miękka / 204 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Notes of a Seaplane Instructor is a distillation of all the tips, techniques and procedures of a veteran flyer and teacher, in an accessible and informative format. Author Burke Mees has an affinity for the "feel of the floats on the water" and how to communicate it in writing, as well as a sensible, professional approach which lends a truly "one-on-one" aspect to reading his book. All the seaplane maneuvers are covered, starting with preflight, proceeding through taxiing, takeoff, landing, and postflight procedures; also operating in various water conditions, stability of the...
Notes of a Seaplane Instructor is a distillation of all the tips, techniques and procedures of a veteran flyer and teacher, in an accessible an...
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108,72 zł |
Principles of Helicopter Flight
ISBN: 9781560276494 / Angielski / Miękka / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Recently updated, this comprehensive handbook explains the aerodynamics of helicopter flight, as well helicopter maneuvers, unlike many aviation training manuals which are strictly how-to guides. Beginning aerodynamics, each step of the process is fully illustrated and thoroughly explained--from the physics advanced operations to helicopter design and performance--providing helicopter pilots with a sound to base their in-flight decisions. Containing discussions on the NOTAR (no tail rotor) system, strakes, principles of airspeed and high-altitude operations, this revised edition also includes...
Recently updated, this comprehensive handbook explains the aerodynamics of helicopter flight, as well helicopter maneuvers, unlike many aviation train...
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108,72 zł |
So, You Want to Be a Pilot
ISBN: 9781581128208 / Angielski / Miękka / 136 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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115,62 zł |
The Naked Pilot
ISBN: 9781853104824 / Angielski / Miękka / 328 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Investigations into the causes of aircraft accidents have for decades focused on what happened and who did it - very rarely 'Why'? It is the question 'Why' that David Beaty has addressed here, fighting the misnomer of 'pilot error' and propounding that the cause should be sought deeper inside human beings who make apparently simple human errors.
Investigations into the causes of aircraft accidents have for decades focused on what happened and who did it - very rarely 'Why'? It is the question ...
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86,71 zł |
The Pilot's R/T Handbook
ISBN: 9781861268532 / Angielski Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is a practical guide to radio telephony procedure written very much from the pilot's perspective. It will be an invaluable source of study material for student pilots studying for the Flight Radio Telephony Operator License Examinations, as well as for qualified pilots wishing to brush up their R/T technique, and those going on to instrument qualifications. The physical and regulatory environment within which R/T occurs is explained, and then each phase of flight is looked at in detail, as are emergency and abnormal procedures. In addition the phraseology and procedures appropriate to...
This is a practical guide to radio telephony procedure written very much from the pilot's perspective. It will be an invaluable source of study materi...
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71,06 zł |
Avionics for the Pilot: An Introduction to Navigational and Radio Systems for Aircraft
ISBN: 9781861268969 / Angielski / Miękka / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Here is a straightforward introduction, clear of technical jargon, to the complexities of the many radio and navigational systems that are commonly used on aircraft. It provides a fundamental overview of the principles and operation of many instruments and aids found aboard all types and sizes of airplane. Starting with radio communications systems such as VHF and HF, in-flight interphone and Flight Data Recorder Systems the book progresses to avionic navigation systems, instrument landing, radio altimeter and marker receiver systems. Air Traffic Control, transponders and weather radar...
Here is a straightforward introduction, clear of technical jargon, to the complexities of the many radio and navigational systems that are commonly us...
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109,41 zł |
Range and Endurance: Fuel-Efficient Flying in Light Aircraft
ISBN: 9781861269201 / Angielski Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Range and Endurance has been written mainly with the student, Private Pilot and new Commercial Pilot in mind, flying light single and twin-engine aircraft. However, pilots with greater experience may also enjoy reading this book as a refresher on range and endurance flying. Starting with a brief look at fuel technology, consideration is given to different fuel leaning procedures, then aircraft fuel systems, the practice and theory of fuel management, before going on to examine the all-important aspect of pre-flight planning and range and endurance from an aerodynamic point of view. It...
Range and Endurance has been written mainly with the student, Private Pilot and new Commercial Pilot in mind, flying light single and twin-engine airc...
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71,06 zł |
Yf-12a Flight Manual
ISBN: 9781931641630 / Angielski / Miękka / 440 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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259,01 zł |
So, You Want to Be a Pilot, Eh? a Guidebook for Canadian Pilot Training
ISBN: 9780978130916 / Angielski / Miękka / 228 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Ever thought of flying? Or, already doing your flight training and wondering how to get your first job? Join James Ball, licensed commercial pilot as he outlines essential information that you need to know to become a pilot in Canada. Featuring: * A thorough exploration into what pilots do * An examination of the different routes to obtain your pilot licence * Suggestions from numerous pilots to ensure success in your training * An outline of the pros and cons of the most common first flying jobs for Canadian pilots * Vital tips direct from Chief Pilots to help you obtain your first job as a...
Ever thought of flying? Or, already doing your flight training and wondering how to get your first job? Join James Ball, licensed commercial pilot as ...
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105,67 zł |
Using Aeronautical Charts
ISBN: 9780071391177 / Angielski / Miękka / 326 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This guide to using aeronautical charts contains comprehensive advice on chart symbols for flight planning and much more. It covers VFR and IFR charts, as well as international operations chart resources.
This guide to using aeronautical charts contains comprehensive advice on chart symbols for flight planning and much more. It covers VFR and IFR charts...
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130,73 zł |
Mastering Instrument Flying
ISBN: 9780070596900 / Angielski / Miękka / 396 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Helps aviators learn the FAA's practical instrument test standards and earn the IFR. This is a course in instrument flight, and is written by two experienced instructors with more than 80 years of flying between them.
Helps aviators learn the FAA's practical instrument test standards and earn the IFR. This is a course in instrument flight, and is written by two expe...
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183,02 zł |
Helicopter Pilot's Manual Vol 2: Powerplants, Instruments and Hydraulics
ISBN: 9781861269911 / Angielski / Miękka / 152 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This training manual is one in a series of three training manuals written for those who wish to obtain a private pilot's license for helicopters. This is a fully revised and updated edition and is well illustrated with many diagrams and cutaway engine plans.
This training manual is one in a series of three training manuals written for those who wish to obtain a private pilot's license for helicopters. This...
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109,41 zł |
Radar & Satellite Weather Interpretation for Pilots
ISBN: 9780071391184 / Angielski / Miękka / 325 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In this work, satellite and radar are examined for their application to piloting and flight operations. The first part looks at weather satellites: how they work, how pilots and aviation-associated persons can interpret and apply satellite images, ultimately to avoid flight hazards. Equal emphasis and explanation is given to the limitations of satellite imagery in flight applications. Weather radar fundamentals are outlined in the second part: products and equipment, limitations, and application in the flight environment. The text closes with a section on risk evaluation and decision-making....
In this work, satellite and radar are examined for their application to piloting and flight operations. The first part looks at weather satellites: ho...
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213,52 zł |
Vor, Adf & RMI
ISBN: 9781840371932 / Angielski / Miękka / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book is the offspring of Martin Cass's The VOR and ADF, first published in 1977 and which ran to three editions. Its aim is to introduce the theory required to operate and use the VOR (Very High Frequency Omni Directional Radio Range), ADF (Automatic Direction Finding) and RMI (Radio Magnetic Indicator) for their operational role in the air. There is also a chapter on DME (Distance Measuring Equipment). The text has been rewritten to make it compliant with the latest practices and regulations. It also includes new and improved diagrams and illustrations.
This book is the offspring of Martin Cass's The VOR and ADF, first published in 1977 and which ran to three editions. Its aim is to introduce the t... |
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87,53 zł |