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42 produkter
Human Factors for the Private Pilot
Aviation Books Series, #1
E-bok, 2025
17 kr
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Whether you are a pilot who is experiencing the joy of flying for the first time or flying has been your passion for countless years, it is essential to understand aviation human factors. From the dangers a pilot faces when straying too high in an oxygen-deprived atmosphere, to the way the brain …
Aviation Weather for the Private Pilot
Aviation Books Series, #2
E-bok, 2025
66 kr
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Aviation weather is a wondrous and frightening subject. Pilots require a deep understanding of a vast number of weather conditions and their underlying components. Pilots can encounter a range of weather conditions on just a single flight, from a towering thunderstorm that can toss an aircraft …
Flight Radio For The Private Pilot
Aviation Books Series, #3
E-bok, 2025
66 kr
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The aircraft radio is an amazing piece of equipment. By pressing down on the microphone switch you can have a conversation with a wide range of people; from the local controller to other pilots in the area. But operating the radio also comes with responsibility. To avoid the serious consequences …
Principles of Flight for the Private Pilot
Aviation Books Series, #4
E-bok, 2025
123 kr
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Pilots have so much control over the various forces acting on the aircraft, but flying an aircraft also comes with responsibility. To avoid flying an aircraft beyond its limits, pilots must respect the principles of flight. Turning too sharply, flying too slowly, or overloading an aircraft can all …
Flight Navigation for the Private Pilot
Aviation Books Series, #5
E-bok, 2025
131 kr
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A pilot can travel a considerable distance, across a range of different landscapes on a single flight; from rugged bush, oceans, mountainous terrain and deserts. No other mode of transport offers such freedom. But with this freedom comes responsibility. To arrive safely at a distant destination, …
Aircraft Technical Knowledge for the Private Pilot
Aviation Books Series, #6
E-bok, 2025
98 kr
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Aircraft are amazing machines that can leap into the sky with seemingly little effort. However, aircraft are complicated, and pilots must understand them to fly safely. Understanding the theory side of the aircraft is essential for all pilots, giving them the confidence to make the right decision …
Flight Instruments for the Private Pilot
Aviation Books Series, #7
E-bok, 2025
131 kr
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When conducting a flight, pilots require a wide range of information. How fast is the aircraft traveling? How high? Is the engine healthy? The job of the flight instruments is to provide all this information to the pilot in a timely and accurate way. It is essential pilots have a solid …
Pilot Performance & Limitations for the Commercial Pilot
Aviation Books Series, #8
E-bok, 2022
98 kr
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The study of pilot performance and limitations is now one of the major areas a pilot must master to fly an aircraft safely. A single factor seldom causes an aircraft accident, but rather an accumulation of minor factors, such as time pressure, high workload and distractions. In this environment, a …
Meteorology for the Commercial Pilot
Aviation Books Series, #9
E-bok, 2025
98 kr
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Pilots can encounter a range of hazardous weather conditions each time they conduct a flight; from icing, which can turn an aircraft into an ice block in a matter of minutes, to large hailstones that can come crashing through the windscreen. However, some of the most dangerous weather conditions …
Airport Operations for the Professional Pilot
Aviation Books Series, #13
E-bok, 2025
98 kr
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Since the early days of flight, airports have been a focal point of aircraft activity. Airports today come in many shapes and sizes, with no two airports being the same. Some airports cover vast areas, containing multiple runways and complex maze of taxiways. The increasing number of aircraft …
How Do Planes Fly: A beginner's guide to how planes work
Kids Flight School Series, #1
E-bok, 2025
50 kr
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Planes can weigh a huge amount, but still leap into the air and climb like a rocket. This book is the perfect guide to help kids learn how planes fly, from little propeller planes to massive, jet-powered airliners. Jam-packed with a huge range of colorful illustrations and fun plane facts to …
Aircraft Engines for the Professional Pilot
Aviation Books Series, #16
E-bok, 2025
11 kr
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The engines powering aircraft come in many shapes and sizes, but all will usually be one of two types: a piston or gas turbine engine (jet engine). The piston engine has been powering aircraft since the Wright brothers took to the air over a hundred years ago, whereas gas turbine engines produce a …
Aircraft Performance for the Professional Pilot
Aviation Books Series, #14
E-bok, 2025
49 kr
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Aircraft are amazing machines that are constantly pushing the limits of flight. Advances in aircraft design have allowed modern aircraft to fly faster, higher and more efficiently. However, no matter what type of aircraft a pilot is flying, they still need to have a clear understanding of how it …
Flight Navigation Aids for the Professional Pilot
Aviation Books Series, #18
E-bok, 2025
100 kr
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Flight navigation aids are the unsung heroes of aviation, providing pilots with crucial information to navigate the skies safely. From ground-based VORs and NDBs to satellite-based GPS systems, these technologies guide pilots across vast distances and through challenging weather conditions. …
Can Planes Land Anywhere: A beginner's guide to airports
Aviation Books Series, #7
E-bok, 2025
50 kr
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Every single flight starts and ends at an airport. Some airports are tiny, with just a small grass runway. Other airports are massive, with lots of hard and long runways, and a maze of taxiways. This book is the perfect guide to help kids learn about the different types of airports found all over …
Answers To Unusual Questions About How Aircraft Fly
Answers To Unusual Questions, #2
E-bok, 2025
11 kr
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Taking a flight can be exciting, but some aspects of flying can be very puzzling, such as why the wing suddenly grows before take-off, like a magic trick. Or how does the jet engine make so much power to haul huge airliners into the air? Or why aircraft seek out the optimum wind conditions for …
How Did Planes Get So Cool: A beginner's guide to aviation history
Kids Flight School Series, #5
E-bok, 2025
49 kr
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It was not that long ago that birds ruled the sky, and people could only dream of flying. But now big planes carry millions of people around the world at amazing speeds. This book is the perfect guide to help kids learn about the history of aviation and see how planes have slowly changed to become …
Can Planes Fly In Any Weather: A beginner's guide to aviation weather
Kids Flight School Series, #2
E-bok, 2025
27 kr
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Every time a plane jumps into the air it will bump into lots of different weather conditions. This book is the perfect guide to help kids learn about aviation weather, from how clouds, rain and hail are made, to what happens when a plane is hit by lightning. Jam-packed with a huge range of colorful …
Flight Planning for the Commercial Pilot
Aviation Books Series, #11
E-bok, 2025
49 kr
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To arrive safely at a distant destination, pilots need to understand the key components of flight planning. Each flight is unique, requiring pilots to carefully plan each leg with a high degree of accuracy. Once airborne, pilots will need to follow in-flight navigation techniques to monitor their …
Aviation Climatology for the Professional Pilot
Aviation Books Series, #17
E-bok, 2025
98 kr
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The weather and its associated hazards will be a major concern for pilots every time they leap into the sky. The weather conditions that a pilot faces are the by-product of air being thrown around in the atmosphere. Although the day-to-day weather will vary, overall an area will be impacted by …
Unlock The Mysteries Of Flying
Sky Explorer Series, #1
E-bok, 2025
49 kr
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Going for a flight in an airliner can be very exciting, but there are many mysteries that can make flying a little scary. Like what happens if lightning hits the plane? Does turbulence make your plane fall out of the sky? Can your airliner fly upside down? And can planes take you into space? This …
How Do Pilots Talk On The Radio: A beginner's guide to the special pilot language
Kids Flight School Series, #3
E-bok, 2025
11 kr
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How pilots talk on the radio is super important, as it helps to keep everyone in the sky safe. This book is the perfect guide to help kids learn about the special pilot language, from how to say letters and numbers, to calling for help. Jam-packed with a huge range of colorful illustrations and fun …
What Is The Best Plane: A beginner's guide to all the different types of planes
Kids Flight School Series, #6
E-bok, 2025
50 kr
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Planes come in many shapes and sizes. From little planes that can take-off from small airports to massive airliners that carry hundreds of people. There are also some special planes, like supersonic airliners or firefighting planes. This book is the perfect guide to help kids learn about the …
How To Make A Plane: A beginner's guide to all the different plane parts
Kids Flight School Series, #8
E-bok, 2025
50 kr
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Planes are incredible! They can zoom up into the sky and fly to faraway places. But what plane parts are needed to help them leap into the air? This book is the perfect guide to help kids learn about the important parts of a plane —like wings, engines, and tails. A few cool extra parts will also be …
Answers to Unusual Questions About Flying to Faraway Destinations
Answers To Unusual Questions, #1
E-bok, 2025
44 kr
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Flying to a faraway destination can be wondrous and frightening. When settling down for a long flight, a range of questions may come to mind about some of the unusual aspects of flying, like should you be concerned about the lightning storm in the distance? Or why do you feel like a zombie after …
How Do Pilots Know Where To Fly: A beginner's guide to flight navigation
Kids Flight School Series, #4
E-bok, 2025
49 kr
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Planes fly all over the world, but there are no road signs in the sky to tell pilots which way they should be flying. This book is the perfect guide to help kids learn about how pilots fly to an airport that is far away. Jam-packed with a huge range of colorful illustrations and fun plane facts to …
Aircraft Weight and Balance for the Professional Pilot
Aviation Books Series, #15
E-bok, 2025
100 kr
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Despite aircraft coming in many shapes and sizes, they all have weight and balance limitations that pilots must carefully check before every flight. Operating outside of these limits can be very dangerous, and in some cases, an aircraft might not even leave the ground. Fortunately, pilots have a …
Aircraft Structures, Powerplants and Systems for the Commercial Pilot
Aviation Books Series, #12
E-bok, 2025
11 kr
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Aircraft structures, powerplants and systems knowledge is one of the fundamental topics a pilot must master to operate an aircraft safely. This topic is not just about understanding the different components of the aircraft, but also recognizing and managing any problems that arise. Considering the …
Illustrated Little Pilot Dictionary
Kids Flight School Series, #9
E-bok, 2025
73 kr
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Planes zoom, loop, and soar—but did you know that aviation has its own special language that can be pretty confusing. That's where The Little Illustrated Pilot Dictionary comes in. Inside, you'll find tons of cool aviation words explained in simple, kid-friendly language – each brought to life with …
Student Pilot Manual Volume 1: Aerodynamics, Performance, Weight and Balance
The Student Pilot Manual, #1
E-bok, 2025
123 kr
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If you find yourself peering up at the sky as a plane roars past, there is a good chance you have caught the aviation bug and are fascinated by anything that flies. The Student Pilot Manual provides the perfect foundation for aspiring pilots to take the next step on their aviation journey. Volume 1 …
