Aircraft and aviation Books

In the last few years, several planes have almost gone down because of the aberrant or abusive behavior of one or more individuals. Unfortunately, such outbursts are becoming increasingly common. These dangerous actions -known as air rage - are by far...

This is the third edition of a popular introductory guide to the function and future of the air cargo supply chain, an industry which responded with remarkable efficiency when faced with the challenges and impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. It reviews the...

And Then What Happened? reviews the career of Harold R. Harris that for a remarkable near-eighty years involved every aspect of aviation. An engineer, he was notable for his fearless innovations, from night flying and airport lighting to test piloting to...

Avionics is derived from the words "aviation electronics". Avionics encompasses aircraft communication, navigation, safety/surveillance, and information management systems. Avionics systems have undergone a plethora of transformation both technological...

Fasten Your Seatbelt: The Passenger is Flying the Plane is the fourth in a series written at the encouragement of practitioners in the global airline industry. Core customers are beginning to seize control of the direction of the industry from airline...

There are few industries that have had a more profound impact on business and society over the last century than aviation. This book is an accessible, up-to-date introduction to the current state of the aviation industry which provides readers with the...

This book has two functions. The first is to provide a comprehensive and concise outline of the available human factors knowledge for the practicing pilot. The second function is to provide this knowledge in a way that follows very closely the syllabus...

""Die Gef�����hrdungen des Personals beim Maschinen- und Fahrdienst der Eisenbahnen"" ist ein Buch von Max Maria von Weber, das im Jahr 1862 ver������ffentlicht wurde. Es behandelt die Gefahren, denen das Personal ausgesetzt ist, das im Maschinen- und...

Die Entwicklung Unserer Staats Eisenbahnen; Zur Umgestaltung Der Prentzischen Staatseisenbahnverwaltung (1893) ist ein Buch von Indicator, das sich mit der Entwicklung der deutschen Staatsbahnen und der Umgestaltung der preu�����ischen...

Chemin Fer De La Baie Des Chaleurs: Dossier Officiel Complet (1891) est un livre �����crit par M. Mercier. Il s'agit d'un dossier officiel complet sur le chemin de fer de la Baie des Chaleurs, publi����� en 1891. Le livre contient des informations...

The Principal Navies Of The World In 1898 is a book written by Naval Constructor Sussenguth and published in 1899. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the naval forces of the major world powers in 1898, including Great Britain, Germany, France,...

The Motor Boys Over The Rockies: Or A Mystery Of The Air is a novel written by Clarence Young in 1911. The book follows the adventures of three young boys, Jack, Mark, and Brick, who are passionate about automobiles and aviation. They embark on a journey...

""The Boy Scouts Air Craft"" is a book written by Ralph Victor and published in 1913. The book is a fictional adventure story that follows a group of Boy Scouts who build their own aircraft and embark on a thrilling journey across the United States. The...

The Auto Era V2-3 is a journal that was published from October 1902 to March 1904, and is dedicated to automobile interests. The book is written by Charles B. Shanks and contains a collection of articles, essays, and news stories related to the emerging...

The Advance Guide, The Railway Maintenance Of Way Employees Journal V28-29: 1919-1920 (1919) is a book written by Charles P. Howard. The book is a comprehensive guide for railway maintenance workers, covering various aspects of railway maintenance,...

As the air travel industry begins to emerge from the COVID-19 restrictions, new research must be undertaken to survey the changing business landscape. This book examines existing air travel literature, illustrates the current theories in the field, and...

Starting at an early age, Gordon Page was obsessed with anything that had to do with airplanes. Compelled to always look up to see what was flying overhead, he quickly developed the ability to identify anything with wings. Since then, Gordon has spent...

Three article-length monographs reveal fascinating insights into some of the greatest highways and least-known byways of aviation throughout its history. Comprehensively illustrated with many rare and unique images.The Levis-Belmont Affair: Back in the...

Nearly blind in the velvet blackness of night in the thin air over Rock Springs, Wyoming, the pilot can only aim at the glowing exhaust overhead. At 85 miles an hour, he feathers the airplane’s throttle and pulls to within a few dozen feet of the...

Since World War I, nose art has adorned military aircraft around the world. Intended for friendly rather than enemy eyes, these images--with a wide range of artistic expression--are part of the personal and unit histories of pilots and aircrews. As...

Eugene Burton Ely was buried the day after his 25th birthday, less than a half-mile from where he was born. No sooner had he captured the world's eye and gained the fame he sought, than he crashed into the earth. Until 1911, the last year of his...

The Freckleton catastrophe of August 23, 1944, occurred when an American B-24 Liberator crashed into the small village of Freckleton in northwest England. The plane was on a test flight when it encountered a rare and severe summer thunderstorm. Air...

FLIGHT TRAINING MANUAL - Flight Theory for Recreational Pilots.For the Recreational Aviation Australia (RAAus) Pilot Certificate and Endorsements.Designed to Integrate with the Flight Training Syllabus for Recreational Pilots.Thoroughly concise 'All in a...

This publication offers a thorough guide to the Curtiss Standard Model OX, an early aeronautical motor used in planes and other vehicles. The book provides detailed information for mechanics and engineers on the proper use and maintenance of this...

Un récit édifiant sur l'invention et le développement du vol humain. F. Ferber, un pionnier de l'aviation française, décrit en détail ses expériences dans la construction de planeurs et de machines volantes. Il explique les principes de la propulsion et...

Complaint Management in Airline Industry : Application of Justice Theory

Fans of aviation and military history will enjoy this chronicle of one of the most accomplished and experienced pilots of his time, recognized for his incredibly diverse and in-depth knowledge of close to 150 types of aircraft, his mentoring of hundreds...

Nicknamed "The Whale" due to its enormous size and weight, the Navy's A-3 Skywarrior was one of the longest serving, carrier-based jet aircraft. Designed by famed Douglas engineer Ed Heinemann, the A-3 featured a 36° swept wing, semi-monocoque fuselage,...

Never before in the history of aviation has such a book as this been crafted, mostly because people had better things to do. Fortunately for pilots living in or visiting Washington State, the author had nothing better to do. And thus, A Pilot’s...

Aviation in Northern California 1910-1939, Vol. 1: San Francisco Bay Area is the only book to give a detailed account of early flying in the Bay Area. Historian Allen Herr recalls the aviation pioneers who flew weekly exhibitions promoting the...

The legendary Hercules flying boat was designed and built by the Hughes Aircraft Company. Intended to defeat the German U-boat threat, the plane was intended to be a super transport that could ferry 750 troops from the USA to Europe, and serve as an...

In the 21st century, digital technologies have become an indispensable part of our lives due to the speed and convenience they provide. The digitalization trend has accelerated after the initial outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many businesses are...

A Flight Attendant's Essential Guide is written for airline executives, university lecturers who specialize in the airline industry, and for undergraduate students preparing for a career as a flight attendant. Those working in passenger, aircraft,...

An increasing number of global institutions look to advancements in technology to enhance access to learning and development and, in doing so, seek collaborative opportunities to maximize the benefits of educational technology. Cases on Technology...

As computer and information systems technology advances, industries such as aviation stand to benefit from the overwhelming new advances in hardware, software, and best practices. Technology Engineering and Management in Aviation: Advancements and...

In the preceding novel, Cyberclipper, a prince of Dubai, Yousif Latif, masterminded a perfect crime. He outfitted three three-hundred-foot megayachts with supercomputers to crack the encryption codes of two banks and a casino. He netted over six hundred...

Aviation marriage is a unique and beautiful entity. Your husband is not an inconvenience or a blight on the flight plans of your life. He is a gift, a co-pilot with whom to share life’s journey. Whether your marriage is already soaring and you want...

Aviation technology progressed by leaps and bounds during the late 1930s and early 1940s. Although much of this was due to advances in airframe design, much less appreciated is the role of aero engine development. This book focuses on this aspect,...

How did we ever grow up, children were born in their mothers bedroom. We drank raw milk, with thick cream on the top. There was lead paint on EVERYTHING, asbestos insulation on every school building, no seat belts, no bicycle helmets, no child labor...