Aviation

The Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge provides basic knowledge that is essential for pilots. This handbook introduces pilots to the broad spectrum of knowledge that will be needed as they progress in their pilot training....

Two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize David McCullough tells the dramatic story behind the story about the courageous brothers who taught the world how to fly....

Are you preparing for your private pilot checkride and feeling overwhelmed? Pass Your Private Pilot Checkride is your essential companion, designed to answer all your questions and clarify every aspect of the checkride process.

Are you preparing for your instrument pilot checkride and feeling overwhelmed? "Pass Your Instrument Pilot Checkride" is your essential companion, designed to answer all your questions and clarify every aspect of the checkride process.

The Airplane Flying Handbook provides basic knowledge that is essential for pilots. This handbook introduces basic pilot skills and knowledge that are essential for piloting airplanes....

In "Pass Your Commercial Pilot Checkride," the MzeroA team leverages their extensive flight experience and knowledge to guide pilots through one of the most crucial steps in their aviation journey the checkride.

Written and prepared by licensed remote pilots at Ace Flight Training providing the best FAA Part 107 exam study guide on the market....

When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, Cornelia Fort was already in the air. At 22, Fort had escaped Nashville’s debutante scene for a fresh start as a flight instructor in Hawaii. She and her student were in the middle of a lesson when the bombs began to fall....

She was 17 years old on a Christmas Eve flight 40 years ago to join her father for Christmas when the unimaginable happened. The Lockheed L-188A Electra, on the way from Lima to Pucallpa, flew directly into a thunderstorm.

Originally published by Wm. Morrow, in 1995, Skygods is the saga of America's most glamorous airline - from its meteoric ascent to its plunge to extinction....

Concorde is an enthralling personal account of what it takes to fly planes faster than the speed of sound, and of the events that lay behind 114 needless deaths—the 113 victims of the crash and, ultimately, Concorde herself....

Gifted storyteller Winston Groom, the bestselling author of Forrest Gump, has written the fascinating story of three extraordinary heroes who defined aviation during the great age of flight....

Authored by Noel Benford, a seasoned Certified Flight Instructor from New York, this guide gives you the most common questions students have been asked during recent exams.

West with the Night is the story of a remarkable woman molded and shaped by many things....

Boeing is a century-old titan of industry. It played a major role in the early days of commercial flight, World War II bombing missions, and moon landings....

On January 15, 2009, the world witnessed a remarkable emergency landing when Captain "Sully" Sullenberger skillfully glided US Airways flight 1549 onto the Hudson River, saving 155 lives....

Whether you're just starting out or gearing up for the final test, this book covers everything from flight planning to staying calm under pressure, preparing you not only for the test but for a successful and safe piloting career.

Become a certified drone operator with this comprehensive guide to acing the FAA Part 107 Exam and succeeding as a Remote Pilot. Turn your passion into a business or upgrade your skills.

Excel in your FAA written exams, oral exams, and checkrides with expert tips strategies. Dive into an expertly crafted resource that offers a meticulous breakdown of essential regulations, procedures, and best practices.

Only four men survived the plane crash. The pilot. A politician. A cop... and the criminal he was shackled to....

Clarence L. "Kelly" Johnson led the design of such crucial aircraft as the P-38 and Constellation, but he will be more remembered for the U-2 and SR-71 spy planes. His extraordinary leadership of the Lockheed "Skunk Works" cemented his reputation....

Conquer the Private Pilot Knowledge Test: Your Guide to Earning a Private Pilot License (PPL) is a comprehensive study guide designed to help ...

Twenty-five years after the catastrophe, a dramatic and extraordinarily rare 360-degree view of the crash of a fully loaded jumbo jet....

Mike Busch on Airplane Ownership is the much-awaited sequel to his previous books Manifesto and Engines. In this two-volume set, Busch distills his wisdom from his more than 50 years as an aircraft owner.

Beryl Markham, the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic from east to west, describes her childhood on a farm in Kenya, her apprenticeship as a horse trainer, and her later career....

This book is Volume 1 of my memoir and is edited for Large Print and audiobook format. Memoir of an Aviator – My Journey from factory worker to Airline Captain, Volume 1: The Air Force Years is the description of the first half of my professional life and contains details of my enlistment in the Air Force, mechanic training, detailed descriptions of my mechanic days, my choice to become a USAF boom operator, descriptions of training, trips, conversion to the KC-10, more trips, marriage, divorce, joy and heartache. Fly with me as I describe the details that you won't get in other memoirs. ...

This book is Volume 2 of my memoir and is edited for Large Print and audiobook format. Memoir of an Aviator – My Journey from factory worker to Airline Captain, Volume 2: Airline Pilot is the description of the second half of my professional life and contains details of my commercial pilot training, airline training, furloughs, new jobs, and eventually reaching my goals. Fly with me as I describe the details that you won't get in other memoirs. I'll tell you about the nuts and bolts of flight training and airline flying. Join me as I meet the love of my life and achieve happiness and ...

During a typical flight in an airliner, you will hurtle through the air at unbelievable speeds, in an aircraft the size of a house, and get thrown around by the weather conditions. No wonder some people have a deep fear of stepping into an airliner. Despite all the dangers lurking in the sky, flying is now a very safe way to travel around the world. One of the major factors that has helped aviation achieve such a strong safety record is to learn from past aviation disasters. In this gripping and insightful book, you will explore a number of tragic accidents that have sent shock waves ...

This book will explain everything you need to know about the AIR21 statute. You will know if you have a case, how to navigate your legal battle, how to file pro se, or how to select a qualified attorney, but also how to survive it all. It will also teach you how to protect yourself before you report anything. There are suggestions for EEOC reporting, warnings of your union protections and how they may hinder, and references to help with HIMS, but also what every employee should do before they ever meet with management or an HR representative for anything.

Have you ever asked yourself why airplane windows have a small hole? Why your digestive system makes itself known with particular vigor high up in the air? If turbulence is actually as dangerous as it feels? Wouldn't it be great to have these questions answered by someone who actually sits up front in the cockpit? Impossible? Not anymore! Experienced Pilot Hans-Georg Rabacher takes you on board with him and provides exciting insights into the world of flying.