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1	Stick and rudder, an explanation of the art of flying more books like this by Wolfgang Langewiesche, Leighton Holden Collins add to wishlist What's in "Stick and Rudder": the invisible secret of all heavier-than-air flight - the Angle of Attack, what it is, and why it can't be seen. How lift is made, and what the pilot has to do with it; why airplanes stall; how do you know you're about to stall? The landing approach. How the pilot's eye functions in judging the approach. The visual ... see all copies from $7.95! new only from $17.50! \| SVS
2	Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge: FAA-H-8083-25a more books like this by Federal Aviation Administration add to wishlist Used extensively as a reference source for the FAA Knowledge Exams, this resource includes basic knowledge that is essential for all pilots, from beginning students to those pursuing advanced pilot certificates. This updated guide covers a wide array of fundamental subjects, including principles of flight, aircraft and engine structures, charts ... see all copies from $14.60! new only from $14.60! \| SVS
3	Private Pilot Manual more books like this by Jeppesen Sanderson add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Learning to Fly Helicopters more books like this by R Randall Padfield add to wishlist This book provides an introduction to helicopter flying techniques, many of which are difficult to master, as well as a discussion of emergency procedure, human factors, advanced operations and even a section on careers. see all copies from $5.40! new only from $12.35! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Fundamentals of Air Traffic Control more books like this by Michael S Nolan add to wishlist This book should be of interest to training courses for air traffic controllers or pilots. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $99.00! \| SVS
6	Stranger to the Ground more books like this by Richard Bach add to wishlist Called "a classic of the men who sail the upper regions of the earth" (New York Times), Stranger to the Ground is the story of a night mission from England to southern France through a harrowing storm that carried Bach close to violent death. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $58.74! \| signed copies \| first editions
7	Practical Aviation Law more books like this by J Scott Hamilton add to wishlist Updated and expanded in its third edition, "Practical Aviation Law", used in conjunction with the "Practical Aviation Law Workbook", serves as a textbook for undergraduate aviation law courses. Used alone, it is an invaluable reference guide for aviation managers, pilots, mechanics, aircraft owners, air traffic controllers, air safety ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.92! \| SVS
8	Air Transportation: A Management Perspective more books like this by John G Wensveen add to wishlist Now in its Sixth Edition, "Air Transportation" by John Wensveen is a proven textbook that offers a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of air transportation management.In addition to explaining the fundamentals, this book now takes the reader to the leading edge of the discipline, using past and present trends to forecast future ... see all copies from $5.19! new only from $66.09!
9	Principles of Helicopter Flight more books like this by W J Wagtendonk add to wishlist Recently updated, this comprehensive handbook explains the aerodynamics of helicopter flight, as well as how to perform typical helicopter manoeuvres, unlike many aviation training manuals which are strictly how-to guides. Beginning with the basics of aerodynamics, each step of the process is fully illustrated and thoroughly explained - from the ... see all copies from $13.42! new only from $14.08! \| SVS
10	Aviator's Guide to Navigation more books like this by Donald J Clausing add to wishlist "The Aviator's Guide to Navigation" has been the aviator's navigation bible for nearly 20 years. Here, in a thoroughly revised new edition, is a complete tutorial on modern navigation systems. This book explains the many systems of air navigation, from the basics of dead reckoning to the most advanced "glass cockpit" EFIS systems. Technology has ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| SVS
11	Far/Aim 2009: Federal Aviation Regulations/Aeronautical Information Manual more books like this by Federal Aviation Administration add to wishlist Adhering to a reputation for excellence, this definitive manual of the latest civil aviation directives has been fully updated and indexed to clearly reflect all the changes in the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) and the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) over the past year. In addition to the regulations, AIM procedures, and redrawn AIM ... see all copies from $8.49! new only from $13.99!
12 view cover	Rod Machado's Private Pilot Handbook more books like this by Rod Machado, Diane Titterington (Editor), Brian L Weiss, M.D. (Editor) add to wishlist 52 new pages include glass cockpit and Internet weather technology information. This edition is full color with many new color photos. see all copies from $41.57! new only from $193.25!
13 view cover	Mental Math for Pilots more books like this by Ronald D McElroy add to wishlist For pilots looking to improve their math skills in the cockpit and easily perform math calculations in their heads, this book offers numerous tips and invaluable tricks to help in all areas of cockpit calculations. Pilots are guided through basic and more advanced formulas with explanations on how to perform them without needing paper or ... see all copies from $14.61! new only from $14.61! \| SVS
14 view cover	Aviation Weather more books like this by FAA Department of Transportation add to wishlist Earth's atmosphere, common IFR procedures, high-altitude weather, and special area weather considerations are thoroughly discussed. This is FAA handbook AC00-6A, the first revision since 1975. This is Advisory Circular 00-6A. see all copies from $3.23! new only from $6.79! \| SVS
15 view cover	The Complete Private Pilot more books like this by Bob Gardner add to wishlist The Complete Pilot Series aids student pilots preparing for licensing exams and can be used for home study, certified flight schools, or as a base for student kits. This book leads students through the study material for the private pilot license, including all the aeronautical knowledge requirements for the license and rating. This book, with ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.13! \| SVS
16 view cover	The Pilot's Radio Communications Handbook more books like this by Paul E Illman add to wishlist An up-to-the-minute revision of the VFR pilots' sourcebook, this handbook adds important depth to the most thorough treatment of how to communicate confidently from the cockpit. In addition to updates of preceding editions, there are two brand-new chapters: one covers NTSB-provided examples of incidents caused primarily by human errors in ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $20.56! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Your Pilot's License more books like this by Jerry A Eichenberger add to wishlist The new Seventh Edition talks about training, a new class of pilot certification (Sport Pilot) and a new chapter on the international perspective of flying. Additionally, the book has been updated line by line and the art program is 10 per cent larger and 100 per cent new. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $13.58! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Return with Honor more books like this by Scott O'Grady, Captain add to wishlist When Air Force pilot Scott O'Grady was shot down over Serbian-held Bosnia, no one, not even the upper echelons of the military, knew where he was for six, long days. Return with Honor is O'Grady's riveting account of that time, filled with the incredible, never-before-revealed details about the tricks and strategems he used to avoid the enemy and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	The Black Box: All-New Cockpit Voice Recorder Accounts of In-Flight Accidents more books like this by Malcolm MacPherson (Editor) add to wishlist Officially called the "cockpit voice recorder", the black box records the final moments of any in-flight accident. First published in 1984, this book has been completely updated to include 28 new incidents occurring between 1978 and 1996, including the 1996 Valujet crash in the Everglades and the ill-fated launch of the space shuttle CHALLENGER. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.25! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Aircraft Safety: Accident Investigations, Analyses & Applications more books like this by Shari Stamford Krause add to wishlist This book contains 27 new case studies. What do we learn when an airplane crashes? Taken from the richest source of flying information - exhaustive flight safety investigations - this updated book examines more than 40 accidents/incidents involving airline and general aviation flights. By thoroughly dissecting what happened and why, aviation ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.96! \| SVS
21	Handling the Big Jets more books like this by David P. Davies add to wishlist see all copies from $15.00! new only from $42.44! \| first editions
22 view cover	Basic Flight Physiology more books like this by Richard Reinhart add to wishlist This book shows you how your mind and body can be impaired in flight to undermine safety. It is now updated with the latest research and case studies. An understanding of flight physiology is crucial to aviation safety. Although strides have been made in understanding the human factor, 70 per cent of flight accidents remain linked to pilot error. ... see all copies from $4.14! new only from $38.47! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Hard Air: Adventures from the Edge of Flying more books like this by W Scott Olsen add to wishlist "Hard Air" is a book about extraordinary flying - flying under conditions that keep fighters on the carrier deck and rockets on the launch pad - a book about rescue missions and long, lonely flights to gather urgently needed information, about flights to places where no one should be flying: into hurricanes, firestorms, and deep, engine-killing ... see all copies from $2.95! new only from $4.79! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Rotorcraft Flying Handbook more books like this by Federal Aviation Administration add to wishlist Written for applicants preparing for the private, commercial, or flight instructor certificate with a helicopter or gyroplane class rating, this guide covers both aeronautical knowledge and skill for operating rotorcraft vehicles. It is also a valuable tool for flight instructors as a teaching aid. see all copies from $18.74! new only from $99.00!
25 view cover	Private Oral Exam Guide: The Comprehensive Guide to Prepare You for the FAA Oral Exam more books like this by Michael D Hayes add to wishlist Updated to reflect vital FAA regulatory, procedural, and training changes, this indispensable tool prepares private pilots for the 'checkride' with an FAA examiner. It answers the most commonly asked questions, clarifies the requirements of the written and oral portions, and presents practice questions from the exam with a reference to the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.31! \| first editions \| SVS

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