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Vipers in the Storm: Diary of a Gulf War Fighter Pilotby Keith Rosenkranz
McGraw-Hill 2002; US$ 19.95During Operation Desert Storm, Captain Keith Rosenkranz piloted his F-16 "Viper" in 30 combat missions. Here he recounts these experiences in searing, "you-are-there" detail, giving readers one of the most riveting depictions ever written of man and machine at war. more...
Practical Aviation Lawby J. Scott Hamilton
Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. 2011; US$ 34.95An invaluable reference for aviation managers, pilots, mechanics, aircraft owners, air traffic controllers, air safety investigators, or others involved in aviation as a profession or hobby, this guide provides readers with basic legal knowledge in relation to aviation. Using clear and accessible language to provide a succinct foundation to a complex field of law, this reference offers advice on how to avoid common legal pitfalls, and helps readers recognize when they need to call a lawyer. With a conversational tone and frequent examples, the fifth edition has been updated and expanded to reflect statutory and regulatory changes, particularly those from the FAA. more...
Space Systems Failuresby David M. Harland; Ralph Lorenz
Springer 2005; US$ 44.95Few endeavors are as technologically demanding as the design and operation of rockets and robotic spacecraft. A deep space mission is a lengthy sequence of critical events, all of which must be achieved, either in a straightforward manner or by a work around. For example, the Cassini-Huygens mission must survive in space for seven years, flying a precise course, simply to reach its target, Saturn. It could all too easily suffer an irrecoverable failure at any stage. In fact, throughout the "Space Age" a range of systems failures has frustrated missions. These have included total booster malfunction, by rocket upper stages failing to ignite or misfiring, by being stranded in parking orbit around the Earth, by being sent on the wrong... more...
Potential Flows of Viscous and Viscoelastic Liquidsby Daniel Joseph; Toshio Funada; Jing Wang
Cambridge University Press 2007; US$ 114.00This book illustrates how potential flows enter into all problems of fluid mechanics. more...
The Limits of Expertiseby R. Key Dismukes; Benjamin A. Berman; Loukia D. Loukopoulos
Ashgate Publishing Ltd 2007; US$ 39.95The Limits of Expertise reports a study of the 19 major U.S. airline accidents from 1991-2000 in which the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) found crew error to be a causal factor. Each accident is reported in a separate chapter that examines events and crew actions and explores the cognitive processes in play at each step. more...
Understanding Flightby David Anderson; Scott Eberhardt
McGraw-Hill 2009; US$ 34.95Discover how planes get--and stay--airborne. Now you can truly master an understanding of the phenomenon of flight. This practical guide is the most intuitive introduction to basic flight mechanics available. Understanding Flight , Second Edition, explains the principles of aeronautics in terms, descriptions, and illustrations that make sense--without complicated mathematics. Updated to include helicopter flight fundamentals and aircraft structures, this aviation classic is required reading for new pilots, students, engineers, and anyone fascinated with flight. Understanding Flight , Second Edition, covers: Physics of flight; Wing design and configuration; Stability and control; Propulsion; High-speed flight; Performance and safety; Aerodynamic... more...
Military Flight Aptitude Testsby Fred N. Grayson
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2004; US$ 23.99The CliffsTestPrep series offers full-length practice exams that simulate the real tests; proven test-taking strategies to increase your chances at doing well; and thorough review exercises to help fill in any knowledge gaps. CliffsTestPrep Military Flight Aptitude Tests offers you a complete guide to test preparation to qualify to become a military aviator. All the military services need pilots and navigators, whether for fixed-wing planes or helicopters. This book offers an in-depth study guide and practice exams for the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Aviation Selection Test Battery (ASTB) Army Alternate Flight Aptitude Screening Test (AFAST) This book details all the types of questions on all the... more...
Air Transportationby John G. Wensveen
Ashgate Publishing Ltd 2011; US$ 69.95Now in its Seventh Edition, Air Transportation: A Management Perspective by John Wensveen is a proven textbook that offers a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of air transportation management.The Seventh Edition brings the text right up to date. In addition to explaining the fundamentals, it now takes the reader to the leading edge of the discipline, using past and present trends to forecast future challenges the industry may face and encouraging the reader to really think about the decisions a manager implements. more...
Airline Transport Pilot Test Prep 2012by ASA Test Prep Board
Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. 2011; US$ 36.99Applicants studying for the Airline Transport Pilot and Aircraft Dispatcher Knowledge Exams are provided answers and explanations for every question in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) exam database in this guide. All of the more than 900 questions from the exam are arranged by subject category and are accompanied by specific study material. Updates are provided to account for FAA test-question changes throughout the publication year via the ASA website or e-mail. Each question is followed by the answer, an explanation of the answer, and a reference and subject code for further study in FAA materials. Regulations, weather and weather services, flight physiology, and aircraft performance are among the subjects covered.... more...
The Complete Private Pilotby Bob Gardner
Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. 2011; US$ 19.99Prospective pilots are offered a thorough understanding of flying fundamentals as well as the aeronautical knowledge needed to earn a private-pilot certificate in this guide to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Knowledge Exams. Topics such as basic aerodynamics, flight instruments, communication procedures, and weather are discussed and augmented with checklists, mnemonic devices, specific tips, and special learning techniques that help students quickly grasp the information, pass the required tests and checkrides, and have an operational and practical understanding of the private-pilot certificate. Each chapter concludes with sample questions taken directly from FAA exams. more...









