Piloting category: 262 books
Hurricane R4118
The Extraordinary Story of the Discovery and Restoration of a Battle of Britain Survivor
Language: English
Release Date: August 19, 2010
In 1982 when he was traveling in India, Peter Vacher stumbled on the remains of a British plane - a Hurricane Mark 1, a veteran of the Battle of Britain. It was in a dreadful state. Could he restore it? Would it fly again?Not until 14 years later did he decide to act and after six years of wrangling...
Advances in Aviation Psychology
Volume 1
Language: English
Release Date: March 16, 2016
Aviation remains one of the most active and challenging domains for human factors and applied psychology. Since 1981, the biennial International Symposium on Aviation Psychology (ISAP) has been convened for the purposes of (a) presenting the latest research on human performance problems and opportunities...
Aircraft Dispatcher Oral Exam Guide
Prepare for the FAA oral and practical exam to earn your Aircraft Dispatcher certificate
Language: English
Release Date: June 28, 2019
The aircraft dispatcher is critical to air travel safety and a viable career option for many aviators. With this book, prepare for the FAA oral and practical exam to earn the Aircraft Dispatcher certificate.
The Aviator's Toilet Companion
At least twenty precisely true flying stories, some for short sits, and some for long sits.
Language: English
Release Date: May 14, 2018
If you wish to discover whether an airplane can land immaculately, entirely of its own accord, or whether a paltry chicken can soar to giddy heights before returning to rule the roost, then you need to read this book, an essential addition for your ‘little room’ library.
This...
The Flight Instructor's Survival Guide
true, witty, insightful stories illustrating the fundamentals of instructing
Language: English
Release Date: May 29, 2017
After passing the FAA’s Fundamentals of Instructing (FOI) knowledge test required of all instructors, the true challenge begins—applying that knowledge in the real world of teaching flight. Follow along as Arlynn McMahon lifts the FOI principles from the classroom and brings them into the cockpit....
by Helen Krasner
Language: English
Release Date: January 7, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: January 7, 2014
This book contains the author's accounts (previously published in various magazines) of her long distance flying trips as a private pilot. They take place to and within Wales, Ireland, the Highlands of Scotland, France (twice), California, and Russia. The flights were undertakes by both small...
Skydancing
Aerobatic Flight Techniques
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2000
This manual covers al the basic aerobatic moves and much more, with clear instructions and diagrams. Includes the Aresti Notation for maneuvers plus a syllabus that compiles the lessons into an effective, integrated curriculum.
It begins with detailed definitions of aerobatic flight terminology...
by United States Government US Army
Language: English
Release Date: February 10, 2019
Language: English
Release Date: February 10, 2019
This manual, Training Circular TC 3-04.93 Aeromedical Training for Flight Personnel with Change 1 January 2019, provides crewmembers with an understanding of the physiological responses that can occur in the aviation environment. It also describes the effects of the flight environment on individual...
by United States Government US Army
Language: English
Release Date: February 9, 2019
Language: English
Release Date: February 9, 2019
This manual, Training Circular TC 3-04.10 Aviation Life Support Maintenance January 2019, provides techniques and procedures for aviation maintenance as the foundation for commanders, aviation life support equipment officers (ALSOs), aviation life support equipment noncommissioned officers (ALSNCOs),...
Fit to Fly
Cognitive training for Pilots
Language: English
Release Date: May 27, 2014
Α book about training yourself to the highest state of cognitive fitness you can attain and maintain.
Propeller Aerodynamics
The History, Aerodynamics & Operation of Aircraft Propellers
Language: English
Release Date: May 11, 2015
Classical aerodynamics is a compulsory study subject for pilots at all levels of experience. Propeller Aerodynamics is a subset of this fascinating subject. Propellers have their unique aerodynamic terminology, forces and handling requirements, knowledge of which all pilots must be aware of to safely...
by Sarah-Jane Prew
Language: English
Release Date: December 5, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: December 5, 2016
Survival for Aircrew is essential reading for any aviation personnel who might at any time fly over water or inhospitable terrain. The ability to conquer nature and survive long enough to be rescued is a skill that could have saved the lives of countless aircrew and passengers in the past, and could...
Fatigue in Aviation
A Guide to Staying Awake at the Stick
Language: English
Release Date: May 12, 2016
This updated edition includes fatigue and sleep definitions as well as strategies for the measurement and assessment of fatigue. The aviation performance, mood, and safety problems associated with sleep restriction and circadian disruptions in operational settings are highlighted. The biological bases...
by Helen Krasner
Language: English
Release Date: July 25, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: July 25, 2013
This is a collection of former flying instructor Helen Krasner's flight test articles, which were originally published in 'Today's Pilot' and some other aviation magazines. The first in a proposed series of four books, this one looks at the smaller helicopters on which most people learn to fly, such...