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Jason Blair is an active instructor and FAA-designated pilot examiner who has worked for many years in the aviation training industry. He has flown and instructed in more than 90 makes and models of general aviation aircraft, and through his experience has learned enough to share some knowledge that may be useful to others. He writes for multiple aviation publications and has worked for and with aviation associations and the FAA as an industry representative...
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ASA has built a reputation for providing the aviation community with the most accurate and reliable FAR/AIM products available. The 2024 FAR/AIM book continues this tradition, containing complete and up-to-date information from Titles 14 and 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 and 49 CFR) pertinent to general aviation, pilots, flight instructors, and unmanned aircraft system (UAS) operators, combined with the Aeronautical Information Manual...
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In this book you'll learn the tricks of the trade for the areas where pilots have traditionally needed to sharpen their mental math skills: fuel planning, temperature conversions, reciprocal headings, turn radius, crosswind components, time-speed-distance problems, calculating true airspeed, the 60-to-1 rule, and many others. Solve math problems in the cockpit without the use of calculators or even a pencil and paper using solutions that are simple...
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John Tye's job at British Airways was supposed to be only temporary, a way for him to pass the summer before starting university. Instead, it would kickstart a forty-six-year career in aviation and take him all over the world.
Told in an irrepressible and infectious style, Life of a Concorde Pilot is the story of how, despite a somewhat turbulent start to life in a Middlesex orphanage, John would go on to fly the world's only supersonic airliner.
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Ploofers volume 2
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Ahoy there! The Ploofers have been learning how to fly! They are ready to shoof up, up, and away on an amazing flying adventure. But down on the ground, one little Ploofer isn't sure about joining them... A funny nd touching story about being brave and finding the courage to try new things.
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Long Earth volume 4
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Lobsang's pursuit of a human life, Joshua's search for his father and the adaptation efforts of "the Next" post-humans are challenged by a voracious alien race that would conquer and colonize the Long Earth.
"2045-2059. Human society continues to evolve on Datum Earth, its battered and weary origin planet, as the spread of humanity progresses throughout the many Earths beyond. Lobsang, now an elderly and complex AI, suffers a breakdown, and disguised...
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Freddy the pig volume 20
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Freddy the pig and some barnyard friends take off for Mars in Mr. Bean's space ship, but things go awry when Mrs. Peppercorn fiddles with the controls and they wind up in a stranger place than they ever imagined.
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Young Rue Cassels of the Cycler Compact -- a civilization based around remote brown dwarf stars -- is running for her life from her bullying brother, Jentry, who has stolen her family inheritance and threatens to sell her into slavery. Fleeing in a shuttle spacecraft from the sparsely populated and austere comet-mining habitat she has lived in her whole life, she spots a distant, approaching object, and stakes a legal claim to it. It is not the valuable...
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Preparing for an airline pilot interview can be a daunting experience, whether it's your first time or you're a hardened veteran. That's why this ebook is a must-have for any pilot looking to land their dream job. With a comprehensive guide to the entire application process, including detailed explanations of the different types of questions and how they assess your core competencies, this guide is an essential resource for any pilot looking to ace...
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This book is ideal for aviation enthusiasts, filled with technical details of military aircraft maintenance, vivid descriptions of civil flight instruction, along with airline pilot training and operations from behind the flight deck door. It is also my very personal story of how I went from a teenager working in a furniture factory to the left seat of a Boeing airliner after a long and tumultuous journey.Memoir of an Aviator – My Journey from factory...
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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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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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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...
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