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How the first military pilots learned to fly-and fight: guidance from Great War training manuals.
Aviation was still in its infancy when World War I broke out-and newly formed air forces produced manuals to help pioneers heading for the skies as they took warfare into a new dimension with reconnaissance missions, primitive bombing attempts, and attacks on enemy aircraft.
Pulling together information from British manuals such as A Few Hints for the...
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The sheep on the hillside were munching away, when suddenly something went . . . ZOOM overhead! And so begins a round-the-world adventure as the magnificent sheep take to skies in their spiffing, yellow flying machine...
3) El Éxito Del Transporte Aéreo: ¿Para qué sirve? ¿Cuáles son sus ventajas? Empresas populares y mu
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En un mundo que se glabaliza rápidamente, no hay ninguna necesidad de demorarse y quedarse atrás en la carrera de ratas. Cualquier medida para entrar en la siguiente vuelta debe ser tomada para maximizar los recursos propios y la logística que dice la necesidad.Las empresas de transporte ya no pueden hacer uso de los métodos tradicionales (y casi obsoletos) hoy en día. Sí, el envío todavía puede hacerse a través de carreteras y autopistas...
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A classic aviation memoir: An American pilot's account of air combat in the First World War.
Charles J. Biddle, a Philadelphia native, was active in France from 1917, where he flew as a volunteer, initially for the French in Escadrille 73, and then in the American 103rd Aero Squadron (the Lafayette Escadrille), and then the 13th Aero Squadron and 4th Pursuit Group, which he commanded.
His memoir was published shortly after his return to the United...
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Florida Book Awards Silver Medal Winner: New answers to one of the greatest mysteries of the twentieth century.
What really happened to Amelia Earhart? Since Earhart and her navigator disappeared during their around-the-world flight attempt in 1937, the world has searched in vain for an answer to this question. The culmination of thirteen years of research into this tantalizing mystery, The Earhart Enigma brings to life Earhart's final days in...
6) Sky Raider
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Do you want to know how it feels to be an Ace in a world at war?
Defy gravity with Dr. Duke Thomas, WWI Flying Ace, in his open cockpit biplane as he survives the war torn skies of Europe and Egypt.
In this epic aviation adventure, Duke, an American volunteer fighter pilot, is surprised and amazed by his own supernatural ability to survive momentous aerial battles, German cavalry forces, and ruthless bounty hunters as he follows clues left by...
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When 32-year-old Yvette Cowles contracted breast cancer she was determined it would not get in the way of her belly dancing dreams. Spirited and light-hearted, "Belly Dancing and Beating the Odds" is the true story of one woman's quest to be the best breastless belly dancer in the business... Whilst most people see little to smile about when they hear the word "cancer", for Yvette it was just another opportunity to find the silver lining. From realising...
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Are you ready to take off with the world's fastest supersonic aircraft? Strap yourself in for a trip in the MiG-25 Foxbat interceptor and clock up to 2,100 mph (3,380 kmh/h)! Soar in the NAA X-15 rocket plane, which set a record of 4,520 mph (7,274 km/h) in 1967! Hop into the world's fastest jet, the NASA Hyper X-43 scramjet, but hang on it has the potential to go 7,000 mph (11,265 km/h)! Detailed illustrations put you in the cockpits of these mighty,...
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Welcome to the companion Workbook of Cosmic Truth, God, Us, and the Extraterrestrials. I designed this Learning Aid to assist you with organizing your thoughts about the world you now live in. Religion and Science, as well as Faith and Reason, are about to be shaken once again. Questions about God, Creation, Earthly Life, Us, the Cosmos and Extraterrestrial Intelligence is about to get very serious for a lot of people, especially since many authorities...
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FAA §107 UAG Remote Pilot Study GuidePreparing for the knowledge test requirements for Remote Pilot Certification (14 CFR §107.73)The objective of this textbooke is to prepare the student for the FAA Remote Pilot Certification test, by providing an understanding of the areas of study listed in section 107.73, as well as published Advisory Circular notices, Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, the FAR/AIM and other related sources. This material...
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A readable and entertaining introduction to aerial combat in the series that "would be excellent for someone with an early interest in military history" (Army Rumour Service).
Just over a decade after the first successful powered flight, fearless pioneers were flying over the battlefields of France in flimsy biplanes. Though the infantry in their muddy trenches might see aerial combat as glorious and chivalric, the reality was very different and...
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In 2015, Tim Peake blasted off to the outer world at a speed 25 times the speed of sound, writing history, he returned as the first British astronaut in space. From a shy boy from Chichester with a penchant for flying, Tim Peake's journey to being an astronaut is astounding. Beating 8000 other applicants, Tim successfully passed all tests, 6 years of rigorous training, physical and psychological challenges to be where he is today. Read the book to...
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If you're studying to become a commercial pilot, then you know that the Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) exams can be challenging. One key aspect of the exam is understanding and applying the essential formulas correctly. That's where this ebook comes in. With over 60 essential ATPL formulas listed and simple examples provided, this guide is a must-have for any pilot looking to ace their exams. You'll have all the information you need at your...
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Embark on an exhilarating journey into the world of aviation with this insightful short guide, tailored for those who dream of a career amidst the clouds. This short book is your co-pilot, navigating through the vast and intricate realm of piloting, from the fundamental principles of flight to the advanced cockpit technologies that define modern aviation. Within these pages lies a treasure trove of knowledge, experiences, and wisdom, meticulously...
16) Hangar 4
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The Best of the Best . . . Risk taker. Son. Badass. Husband. Combat aviator. Father. From Officer Candidates School to squadron Commanding Officer, Isaac G. Lee, Lieutenant Colonel USMC (Ret.), reached the finish line at HANGAR 4 on MCAS Miramar at the conclusion of seven deployments during his two decades of service. In this memoir, he shares the lessons, the rewards, the losses, and ultimately, the personal cost. Isaac pushed every boundary...
17) Lola Flies Alone
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Lola about to take flight, and she's ready for anything! Lola's off to visit her grandmother, and is taking her first airplane trip alone. She has dressed for the occasion, and as it turns out, that special outfit comes in handy. With style and spunk, Lola is ready for anything.
Awarding-winning author Bill Richardson and illustrator Bill Pechet team up again with Lola Flies Alone, a delightful story about a young airline passenger who has even...
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This WWII history examines Nazi air force operations in Egypt and Libya with more than 100 rare wartime photographs.
When Mussolini's army was defeated on the Libyan-Egyptian border at the beginning of 1941, Adolph Hitler had no choice but to send reinforcements to help his ally. The Luftwaffe deployed an air detachment, first to Sicily, then to North Africa. This volume examines the small expeditionary force, solely devoted to protecting Italian...
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A view into the world of the intrepid but often forgotten seamen who helped the Allies win WWII.
They may not have worn gold braid or medals, but the Allied Merchant Navies in World War II provided a vital service to their countries' war efforts. Hundreds of thousands of British and American sailors-some as young as fourteen-faced considerable risks to maintain an essential flow of armaments, equipment, and food: submarines, mines, armed raiders...
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