Piloting Flight Instruction category: 262 books
Sharks in the Runway
A Seaplane Pilot's Fifty-Year Journey Through Bahamian Times!
Language: English
Release Date: July 13, 2017
Captain Paul Harding moved with his family to the Bahamas when he was just twelve. He fell in love with his exotic new home immediately and this epic memoir pays tribute to his passion for island life, his ecclectic friends and family, and the extraordinary career he has forged from the sea and the...
Follow Me Through
The Ups and Downs of a RAF Flying Instructor
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2013
Following his success as a Cold War Canberra pilot, Mike Brooke was dispatched to become a flying instructor at the Central Flying School in the 1970s. "Follow him through," he would instruct his trainees, as he experienced the quite literal ups and downs of teaching the Glasgow and Strathclyde...
by Pook MBE DFC., Sqn Ldr Jerry
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2008
During the Falklands war Jerry Pook, a pilot in No. 1(F) Squadron RAF, flew air interdiction, armed reccon, close-air-support and airfield attack as well as pure photo-reccon missions. Most weapons were delivered from extreme low-level attacks because of the lack of navigation aids and in the absence...
Lancaster Down!
The Extraordinary Tale of Seven Young Bomber Aircrew at War
Language: English
Release Date: June 18, 2012
During WWII, on one raid alone, Nuremburg March 1944, more Bomber Command airmen lost their lives than were lost in the Battle of Britain. These were ordinary men who became part of extraordinary events. One such was Arthur Darlow, the authors grandfather. A pilot of a Lancaster crew in 405 RCAF,...
The Four Geniuses of the Battle of Britain
Watson-Watt, Henry Royce, Sydney Camm and RJ Mitchell
Language: English
Release Date: October 24, 2012
Had it not been for the vital contributions of the four men and their inventions described in this book the Battle of Britain could not have been won by the Royal Air Force. Each of these brilliant men contributed enormously to the aircraft and equipment upon which the gallant RAF fighter pilots depended...
by Anneli Christian-Phillips
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2013
Many of those embarking, or considering embarking, on commercial pilot's training have little idea of what they will have to do, as far as flying training is concerned, to get the licence. The Commercial Pilot's Licence aim to dispel some common misconceptions and to tell you in an easy and user-friendly...
My Father's Shadow
A Portrait Of Justice Peter Mahon
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2012
An intimate portrait of Justice Peter Mahon, who headed the Erebus plane crash inquiry, written by his son. Described often as 'a man for all seasons', Justice Peter Mahon is perhaps best remembered for his role in the Erebus Inquiry: an inquiry into the worst air disaster in New Zealand's history....
Mental Math for Pilots
A Study Guide
Language: English
Release Date: June 17, 2004
Being able to easily perform math calulations in your head is a skill that every pilot strives for. If (like many!) you struggle a bit with this process, or, if you are simply looking for a way to improve your math skills in the cockpit, then 'Mental Math for Pilots' is a must read! Whether you are...
Dream Aircraft
The Most Fascinating Airplanes I've Ever Flown
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2012
In Barry Schiff's flying career he has more than 26,000 hours in almost 300 types of aircraft, and has received worldwide recognition for his wide-ranging accomplishments. A rated Airline Transport Pilot at 21, he has earned every FAA category and class rating (except airship) and nearly every instructor's...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Sport Flying
Professional Pointers on Obtaining Your License and Choosing the Right Plane
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2005
Sport flying is about to take off. This summer, the Federal Aviation Administration will approve a new sport flying license that will let people earn their wings for a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional license. The Complete Idiot's Guide‚ to Sport Flying introduces this new field of...
Soaring Pilot's Manual
Second Edition
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2014
The Soaring Pilot's Manual advances the reader from elementary flying to confident soaring by clearly and precisely explaining the basic soaring mechanisms and techniques. Explanatory diagrams illustrate the text throughout, making a complicated subject simple to understand. Having covered the first...
by Lionel Gavinchi
Language: English
Release Date: November 7, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: November 7, 2013
The Do’s and Don’ts On Chartering a Private Jet, Chartering a Private Jet versus Buying Your Own, Advantages of Chartering a Private Jet, Ride Sharing, Researching Private Jet Chartering Companies and Holding Business Meetings Aboard a Privately Chartered Jet.
by Susan Ross
Language: English
Release Date: February 6, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: February 6, 2013
This book covers several topics including:
Introduction To Air Courier Travel What You Will Be Doing Who Can Become An Air Courier? How Do I Get Started? The Application Process What Happens Next? Is It Legal? How Much Will It Cost? Where Can I Go?
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by Andrew Cook
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2012
If your dream is to be an airline pilot, or you would like to know what it takes, this book reflects the experiences, thoughts and findings of a trainee pilot throughout the journey that took him into the right-hand seat of a jet airliner. The book covers everything that you need to consider before...