Product Description: This is the story of what happens when the life you might have lived and the things you could have done come knocking at your door one last time. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to take the controls of your own airplane and travel the world on your schedule? What would you see, who would you meet, how would you change, could you really do it? Come along with a Silicon Valley escapee as he accepts the challenege of flight and does so with an inexpenisve used aircraft purchased for less than the cost of a cheap car...read more

Product Description: The Flight Plan is the strategic plan for the agency, the plan to help us prepare for the future. The majority of FAA’s responsibilities are our core functions— our everyday roles and responsibilities— which are not specifically highlighted in this document...read more

Product Description: Civil Aircraft Markings continues to be the enthusiast's bible for its detailed and comprehensive listing of every single British registered aircraft, microlight, balloon, and glider, plus overseas airliners that can been seen in British airspace...read more

Product Description: The thirty-third annual edition of Military Aircraft Markings lists, in alphabetical and numerical order, military aircraft covering powered, manned airplanes, helicopters, airships, and gliders as well as target drones. It includes aircraft that carry a UK military serial and are based, or might be seen, in the United Kingdom...read more

Product Description: About the book--Air transportation has undergone revolutionary changes during the last three decades, but especially since the tragic events of September 11, 2001, leaving airports to adapt to the changing environment. It has never been so true that "as the airlines go, so go the airports...read more

Product Description: “Captain, we’ve got a passenger losing consciousness.” What do you do, Captain? Declare an Emergency and divert for an overweight landing? Or, risk the passenger’s life and continue to destination, hours away? It's your call, but hurtling through the sky at ten miles per minute, you'd better act fast...read more

Product Description: Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators is the traditional text (NAVWEPS 00-80T-80) for Navy pilots. Also used by the U.S. Air Force, it remains the definitive work on applied aerodynamics for pilots. It effectively communicates the intricacies of aerodynamics in an accessible manner, and includes more than 500 charts, illustrations, and diagrams to aid in understanding...read more

Product Description: An educational outline for aircraft aerodynamics and general aircraft operation. Great for student pilots, flight instructors, and professional pilots! Caters to ANY level of pilot! A great instructional tool! Turns abstract concepts into concrete ideas! Clear user friendly format and customized illustrations for useful and faster understanding! Review questions after each topic! A simple introductory outline for student pilots, as well as a great review for seasoned pilots...read more

Product Description: If you are a Pilot, Avionics Engineer, Airline Executive, Mechanic, or maybe just an Aeronautics Enthusiast, ANYONE who is related to aviation has had a "What does this mean?" moment looking at an abbreviation or acronym. Sometimes we see them in a document, others in a chart or a warning display...read more

An inclusive reference for the legends of all National Aeronautical Charting Office (NACO) charts, this updated edition is the definitive learning aid for novice and experienced pilots alike. Color illustrations and descriptions of all NACO map symbols appear on every page to help pilots understand the charts in order to efficiently pre-plan flights. This handbook includes legends for Visual Flight Rules charts, Instrument Flight Rules en route charts, Terminal Procedures Publications and current airspace classes with explanations.

Product Description: The Federal Aviation Administration is responsible for insuring the safe, efficient, and secure use of the Nation’s airspace, by military as well as civil aviation, for promoting safety in air commerce, for encouraging and developing civil aeronautics, including new aviation technology, and for supporting the requirements of national defense...read more

Typically, there are over twenty radio systems on board the average commercial jet aircraft dealing with communication, navigation and surveillance functions. Very high frequency (VHF) air-to-ground communication is usually the main method of information and control exchange between pilot and air traffic control. Satellite and high frequency radio links are used to complement this system for long range or oceanic information exchanges. Other communications systems are required between the airline operation centre and the pilot and sometimes between the passengers and the ground. A comprehensive guide to current systems, networks and topologies, this book covers application requirements for communication and related radio-navigation and surveillance functions in aeronautical systems. There is also an insight into future possibilities as technologies progress and airspace operation and control scenarios change. Ideal for civil aviation authorities, airspace management providers and regulatory organizations, Aeronautical Radio Communication Systems and Networks will also appeal to aircraft and radio equipment manufacturers and university students studying aeronautical or electronic engineering. Key features:* Provides a broad and concise look at the various communications systems on board a typical aircraft from a theoretical, system level and practical standpoint with worked examples and case studies throughout.* Considers all types of aircraft from light aircraft to large commercial jets and specialised supersonic aircraft.* Looks at existing airport radio communication infrastructure and proposals for new very high bandwidth radio applications within the airport environment.* Provides a complete list of formulae for engineering design analysis and quick checks on system performance or interference analysis.

Product Description: This is an extract from the main text)This book on aerotowing gliders was written because there is little reference material published about the subject worlwide. The best I have found is 'Towplane Manual' by Burt Compton and published as part of Bob Wander's Gliding Mentor Series in the USA...read more