The de Havilland DH.106 Comet was the first jet airliner. Prototypes first flew in 1949, deliveries of production aircra......more
Eric ’Winkle’ Brown was Britain’s greatest pilot. His extraordinary flying career saw him fight in the Battle of Britain......more
A successful example of European co-operation, the Tornado multi-role strike aircraft was designed to meet a 1968 specif......more
The U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Office of Safety Standards, Regulatory Sup......more
"Airship of Dreams" is a true story that can be read by itself, although it is also Book #1 of the VALIANT HEART trilogy......more
"Airship of Dreams" is a true story that can be read by itself, although it is also Book #1 of the VALIANT HEART trilogy......more
A highly contemporary and relevant examination of the subject in light of recent events surrounding the Boeing 737 MAX. ......more
The U.S. Air Force deploys flying units with readiness spares packages (RSPs) to try to ensure that the units are stocke......more
This box set contains three books - Car, Train, and Aircraft - a celebration of more than two centuries of transport his......more
This book takes the topic of aviation crisis and emergency management and walks the reader through what aviation organis......more
This book takes the topic of aviation crisis and emergency management and walks the reader through what aviation organis......more
Author Billy J. Singleton sets readers on a captivating course through the history of Cotton State aviation. From the dr......more
The Hawker Typhoon was one of the most powerful fighters built during the Second World War and one of the most effective......more
Memory loss of airline pilot in England leads to a new perspective on his life and talents. As his memory slowly returns......more
"No one has done more than Palmiro Campagna to document the story of Canada’s extraordinary Avro Arrow ... This latest w......more
The history of Swissair began in 1931 through the consolidation of two airlines, Ad Astra Aero and Balair, and the natio......more
This book is written particularly from the airline’s perspective, providing explanations for the many complexities of an......more
This book is written particularly from the airline’s perspective, providing explanations for the many complexities of an......more
The invention of the jet engine had a profound effect on the world. Commercial jet aircraft revolutionized travel, openi......more
In May 1962, a plane fell from the sky over the heartland of America, disrupting the peace of the little towns of Center......more
2024 Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) Basic with Change 1 and Change 2. Effective: March 21, 2024 Includes Change 1......more
2024 Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) Basic (Volume 1/2) Volume 1 only, you need volume 2 to complete this pub......more
Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) Basic (Volume 2/2) Volume 2 only, you need volume 1 to complete this publicat......more
THE ESSENTIAL FULL-COLOR WEATHER HANDBOOK FOR PILOTS! This handbook consolidates the weather information from six FAA we......more
This publication is for skill levels I through 4 soldiers holding MOS 92R and for trainer and first-line supervisors. It......more
ASA’s Oral Exam Guide Series is an excellent study tool for students and instructors alike. Arranged in a question-and-a......more
Of every 100 operational airmen in World War Two, 9 were killed flying in England and 3 severely injured in crashes, so ......more
An inspirational memoir from John Tye, who started life given up for adoption and went on to become one of only 134 Brit......more
This is the fascinating true story behind one of the key reasons that RAF Fighter Command saw such success in the Second......more
Less than five years after naval aviation led the forces that defeated Imperial Japan that very organization was in seri......more
The Oral and Practical Exams are the last steps for the certification of an aviation mechanic. You will work one-on-one ......more
Cessna Pilot Operating Handbook for 1970 Cessna 180H. Table of Contents: Operating Checklist Description and Operating D......more
Cessna Pilot Operating Handbook for 1974 Cessna 172 Table of Contents: Operating Checklist Description and Operating Det......more
Cessna Pilot Operating Handbook for 1971 Cessna 177 Table of Contents: Operating Checklist Description and Operating Det......more
This is the Piper PA-28-151 Cherokee Warrior 1974-76 Pilot’s Information Manual (761-563). This manual is applicable to ......more
This 1941 War Department Technical Manual has six main sections: General Resistance Power Requirements Stability Control......more
Cessna Pilot Operating Handbook for 1972 Cessna 172 Table of Contents: Operating Checklist Description and Operating Det......more
Cessna Pilot Operating Handbook for 1973 Cessna 172 Table of Contents: Operating Checklist Description and Operating Det......more
Cessna Pilot Operating Handbook for 1966 Cessna 150 Table of Contents: Operating Checklist Description and Operating Det......more
Cessna Pilot Operating Handbook for 1967 Cessna 150 Table of Contents: Operating Checklist Description and Operating Det......more
Cessna Pilot Operating Handbook for 1975 Cessna 150 Table of Contents: Operating Checklist Description and Operating Det......more
Cessna Pilot Operating Handbook for 1952-55 Cessna 170 Table of Contents: Description Operating Checklist Operating Deta......more
Cessna Pilot Operating Handbook for 1964 Cessna 172E Table of Contents: Operating Checklist Description and Operating De......more
Air law is the law pertaining to the use of airspace. Over the years, it has progressed through the evolution of public ......more
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Cessna Pilot Operating Handbook for 1975 Cessna 182 Table of Contents: Operating Checklist Description and Operating Det......more
Preserved aircraft can be found around the world, showcasing paint schemes and names that may have been lost to history ......more
The story of Alitalia is one of many mergers in post-war Italy, followed by expansion and ending in a series of subseque......more
Air Transport Economics: From Theory to Applications uniquely merges the institutional and technical aspects of the avia......more
Air Transport Economics: From Theory to Applications uniquely merges the institutional and technical aspects of the avia......more
In the modern world, travel and commerce within the aviation industry are major drivers of global economic growth. Nonet......more
"Vanishing Flight MH370: Unraveling the Enigma" is an engrossing investigation into one of the most puzzling mysteries i......more
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In November 1940, a remarkable prototype aircraft made its maiden flight from an airstrip north of London. Novel in cons......more
Throughout the annals of aviation history, there are some occurrences that have left an indelible impression on the hist......more
For over 75 years, London Airport (Heathrow) has been Britain’s No.1 international airport. For the first 30 years of it......more
This is the third and final book about the North American B-25 Mitchell in service. The Volumes 1 and 2 of "Mitchell Mas......more
Illustrated with 180 color photographs, with extended and informative captions, this book looks at the airliners of East......more
The book covers the history of Flybe, from its inception in 1979 as a small regional airline - Jersey European Airways -......more
With over 150 images, this book will show the variety of preserved aircraft of all types, both civil and military, that ......more
On 20 August 1963, the British Aircraft Corporation (BAC) One-Eleven flew for the first time. There was a lot riding on ......more
It is fair to say that the DC-3 was the very first true airliner, and it paved the way for the hundreds of increasingly ......more
Prompted by a request from Howard Hughes (and TWA) in 1939, Lockheed’s team broke the mold of early airliner design with......more
The desire for airliners that could fly faster and higher than all that had gone before them was ingrained into the comm......more
The history of China Airlines as flag carrier of the Republic of China (Taiwan) goes back to the development of aviation......more
By 1933, a total of 33 male, and one female, pilots had graduated from Egypt’s School of Aviation. At the same time, the......more
The Douglas DC-8, which began life in the 1950s as the Douglas Model 1881, became available to airliners about a year af......more
In 1916, William Boeing officially incorporated his new aircraft business. He successfully sold aircraft to the United S......more
Cubana has had to adapt to a number of different scenarios, from its early days as a flying club, through the heady days......more
In January 1955, an industry-wide call from American Airlines for a new aircraft resulted in Lockheed’s newest creation ......more
In the latter half of World War Two, the War Cabinet sanctioned the formation of a committee to consider a post-war worl......more
Even in aviation circles, the name Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano is not a name that quickly comes to mind, but its story is one ......more
The first Iranian airline was started in 1924 by German Hugo Junkers. When the Junkers company closed in 1936, Iranian m......more
The first half of the 20th century saw the birth of the airplane and its development as an instrument of war and commerc......more
The 125 was originally conceived in the 1960s. Initially, the response in Europe to a business jet was lukewarm, but in ......more
Turkish Airlines’ origins go back to 1933, when the Turkish government established the State Airlines Administration wit......more
Founded in 1927 by German immigrant Otto Ernst Meyer, Varig was one of Brazil’s earliest airlines. Serving a domestic ne......more
The first traces of Polish aviation can be found in 1910. However, one of the first fully domestic airlines, under the n......more
Many a book have covered what it takes for an aircraft to fly, but what about for an airport to run? This book provides ......more
This book details the lifecycles of prop aircraft in South America, including construction, sales, service, repossession......more
Established 31 years ago by means of a fleet of Soviet-made Tupolev Tu-154 passenger aircraft, Mahan Air soon turned int......more
The appeal of vintage aircraft lies in its social and military history, the engineering and evolutionary innovations dem......more
First flown in 1948 and in service from 1953, the Viscount was manufactured to help transform the commercial travel mark......more
While not the first aircraft manufacturer in Britain, Bristol had the distinct advantage of being created by a well-esta......more
The Boeing 737 was developed following the success of the 707 and 727, offering airlines an alternative to the larger mo......more
Are always good people doing good things and bad people doing bad things? What is organizational blindness, and how do y......more
While there is a limited data on safety-sensitive professionals, substance use disorders potentially affect pilots and f......more
Flying is one of the safest modes of transportation, but should we and can we make it even safer? Elmar Lutter, Presiden......more
He was more comfortable on a tractor than in a tiny airplane, yet he found himself in the Last Frontier with fly-in hous......more
Full-sized, full color, and up-to-date! The Airplane Flying Handbook provides essential knowledge for pilots at all skil......more
Air shows are high-risk activities that must be conducted with careful thought towards the general public, spectators, a......more
The SR-71 Blackbird is an iconic aircraft that has come to symbolize America’s technological superiority during the Cold......more
THE ESSENTIAL FULL-COLOR HANDBOOK FOR PILOTS, IN A NEW 2023 EDITION! This official Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)......more
If we are sick and require air transport, we expect a skilled flight nurse will assist us. Before 1936 this was far from......more
If we are sick and require air transport, we expect a skilled flight nurse will assist us. Before 1936 this was far from......more