Aviation skills and piloting Books

Book SynopsisFor this third edition, the typematter has been reset throughout to accommodate the many revisions and additions to the text. The identification drawings, too, have been reviewed and lan Willis has amended or redrawn elements of most of the Figures and has provided several additional drawings. There are 70 new photographs in the section of plates which has now been increased to 96 pages with a total of 248 photographs. The identification of the diurnal birds of prey is especially difficult. There is wide variation in plumage among some species, especially the eagles and buzzards, and in all species general outlines and wing positions are much affected by the prevailing conditions, by wind and light, and by the bird's behaviour at the time. Often, too, the birds are only sighted at long range, and the authors believe that when travelling extensively in Europe even the expert cannot hope to identify more than seventy per cent of the raptors seen. In the book, the 38 European species haveTable of ContentsForeword by James Ferguson-Lees Introduction 1 The Buzzard and Honey Buzzard 2 The Eagles and Osprey 3 The Harriers and Kites 4 The Vultures 5 The Large Falcons 6 The Small Falcons and Black-winged Kite 7 The Accipiters 8 Summary of the Legal Status of Birds of Prey in Europe Index of scientific names

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Book SynopsisEric Friginal is Professor of Applied Linguistics and Director of International Programs, College of Arts and Sciences, Georgia State University, USAElizabeth Mathews is Assistant Professor of Applied Aviation Sciences, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida, Arizona and Worldwide Campuses, USA Jennifer Roberts is Aviation English Specialist, College of Aeronautics, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida, Arizona and Worldwide Campuses, USATrade ReviewFascinating for anyone interested in linguistics ... Many of the more specific examples throughout the book are organised into easy to read tables and figures ... It lays down a very good basic overview and could inspire readers either to learn more about this specific linguistic field or to pursue a role as an aviation English trainer. * Babel Magazine *With the teaching and testing of Aviation English undergoing such rapid expansion, this comprehensive and accessible volume will be invaluable to researchers and practitioners alike. It is particularly pleasing to see that the scope of the work extends well beyond the traditional focus on communication between pilots and air traffic controllers. * John Read, Emeritus Professor of Applied Language Studies, University of Auckland, New Zealand *An invaluable contribution to improving the safety of the most global of all businesses. By addressing both linguistics and human factors, this book will enhance teacher training and testing and promote best practices in communication throughout the aviation industry. It also establishes a foundation for continuing research with the potential to heighten awareness of risk factors and enhance future investigations. As the world’s leading aviation educator, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University takes our responsibility to ensure safer skies seriously. English in Global Aviation provides us with a new tool to build proficiency in the international language of civil aviation for pilots, mechanics and air traffic controllers. * P. Barry Butler, President, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, USA *This book explains why and how English became the lingua franca of aviation. It demonstrates through the history of accidents and near-misses, together with research findings, that mastery of phraseology is insufficient for safety of flight. Experts in their area, the writers narrate the story in academic and professional voices, making this an authoritative work on the topic, and keeping the reader interested from cover to cover. * Marjo Mitsutomi, Professor, Department of Foreign Language, Osaka Gakuin University, Japan *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Preface Acknowledgements List of Major Abbreviations Part I: Context 1. English in Global Aviation: Historical Perspectives 2. English Proficiency and the International Civil Aviation Organization 3. Language as a Human Factor in Aviation Part II: Research 4. English in Global Aviation: Research Perspectives 5. The Language of Aviation: Corpus-Based Analysis of Aviation Discourse 6. Pilot-Controller Communication: A Multidimensional Analysis Part III: Pedagogy 7. Aviation English Pedagogy: Contexts and Settings 8. The Development of Aviation English Programs 9. Ab-initio Aviation English Notes References Index

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Book Synopsis The second edition of Derek Piggott''s introduction to meteorology for glider and light aeroplane pilots.Understanding Flying Weather explains in simple and accessible terms how atmospheric phenomena can be used to improve flying performance and to make flying both economical and enjoyable.Taking into account advances in satellite and computer technology, Understanding Flying Weather describes pressure patterns, cloud formation and how soaring conditions can be used to advantage, as well as detailing the effects of depressions, anti-cyclones and local topography.Its uncomplicated text and diagrams cover the syllabus for the British Gliding Association Bronze ''C'' Certificate and so will be particularly relevant to those studying for this important examination.This is the second edition, first published in 2004.Table of ContentsAuthor's note Introduction 1 The airmass 2 The pressure pattern High and low pressure areas Buys-Ballot's Law Veering and Backing Interpreting the isobars Wind strength Wind gradient 3 Depressions and anticyclones Depressions Occlusions Anticyclones Timing Shipping forecasts 4 The atmosphere Water vapour Stability and instability o the atmosphere 5 Clouds The formation of clouds Types of clouds Cloud base Showers Thunderstorms 6 Local topography Sea breeze effects High ground effects 7 Soaring conditions Seasonal effects Thermals Visibility Wave Conditions Ridge lift and hill soaring 8 Advice on using soaring conditions In powered aircraft In gliders and low speed aircraft Additional hazards for glider pilots converting to powered aircraft Altimeter settings Revision Questions Answers Index

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Book SynopsisA rich fund of anecdotes drawn from the author’s time as an airline pilot and manager which spanned a forty year career, starting in the 1960s. Roughly tracing the author’s career, each story paints a different picture, be it be of a pilot, his faults and foibles, an experience the author had, a management problem and more. The backdrop is aviation but many of these stories could just as easily be transposed to a different setting. Most, but not all, have a strong flavour of humour and/or irony running through them. In today’s world of political correctness and in a society otherwise constrained by litigious lawyers and an overbearing press many of these [mostly amusing] stories almost defy belief. Such has the world, and the world of aviation, moved on, few of the present crop of young pilots flying today would believe what went on behind closed doors. And neither would the rest of us!

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Book SynopsisAs a barefoot lad in the Outer Hebrides, Bill Innes dreamed the impossible dream of becoming a pilot and this book tells how that dream came to pass. The author's career of over forty years spanned a period of incredible advances in the air - now regarded as a golden era in aviation. After gaining his RAF wings in Canada he really started to learn his trade by flying pre-war Dakotas for British European Airways around the Highlands and Islands of Scotland - one of the most testing aviation-operating areas in the world. The experience was to stand him in good stead as he moved to London to fly classic 20th century British aircraft such as the Viscount, Comet, Vanguard and Trident. The narrative comes alive through tales of the many characters encountered in a time before flight recorders. There are authentic versions of some of the most famous anecdotes in the folklore of the sky, but also reflections on training philosophy and techniques which have a relevance outwith aviation. Along the way he explored his limits, barnstorming vintage aircraft in Tiger Club displays - surviving one breach of those limits which should have proved fatal! Progressing to being a training captain, Bill was happy to pass on his experience to colleagues. As one of the team that introduced the Boeing 757 to British Airways, post-retirement, he was privileged to be the trainer on the first flights of charter airlines such as Air 2000 and Canada 3000 before his swansong, flying long range Boeing 767s for Alitalia. Technical background is lightened by the thread of humour which runs throughout and there are also some sage words of comfort for the nervous passenger.Trade Review'...is generously illustrated with many personal photographs, and is an engaging and delightful read'. The Log, BALPA -------------------- `There are copious good quality illustrations - some of BEA Herons took my eye in particular. ...well written, with lashings of humour, and will no doubt prove very nostalgic for those many members who started their commercial career in the piston era'. Air Pilot -------------------- 'His accounts of planes and the people involved with them are both perceptive and amusing. Go, fly with Bill!' Scottish Island Explorer -------------------- `...funny, full of anecdotes and bristling with unforgettable characters'. West Highland Free Press -------------------- `...contains a wealth of stories from the hilarious to the heart warming to the tragic, and includes some of the pranks he got up to with others in his early years as a pilot. ...his memoir is a fascinating, informative and entertaining story...' Am Bratach -------------------- `...an inspirational book... ...an amazing account of an insider's view of commercial aviation in Britain... ...his tales of flying, initially mainly based in Scotland, bring vividly to life a world that is now long gone. ...should be regarded as essential reading by anyone with an interest in aviation, and especially commercial aviation'. Undiscovered Scotland

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Book SynopsisComplete and up-to-date reference book and guide for pilots training for the JAA examination in aircraft performance Divided into 3 parts, explaining the aerodynamic theory for each phase of flight, scheduled performance theory, and the practical aspects of aeroplane performance.Table of ContentsSeries Preface xxiii Preface xxv Acknowledgements xxvii List of Abbreviations xxix Weight and Mass xxxiii Introduction 1 Part 1 Aerodynamic Theory 5 1 Preliminaries 7 1.1 Air Density 7 1.2 Speeds 9 1.3 Engine Performance 10 Self-Assessment Exercise 1 17 2 Level Flight Aerodynamics 19 2.1 Stability 19 2.2 Angle of Attack and Pitch Angle 19 2.3 The Four Forces 21 2.4 Mass 21 2.5 Lift 22 2.6 Drag 24 2.7 Analysis of the Total Drag Curve 27 2.8 The Effect of the Variables on Drag 30 2.9 The CL v CD Polar Diagram 32 2.10 Analysis of the Lift/Drag Ratio 33 2.11 Thrust 34 2.12 Analysis of the Thrust Curves 34 2.13 The Effect of the Variables on Thrust 36 2.14 Power 40 2.15 Analysis of the Power Curves 40 2.16 The Effect of the Variables on Power 42 2.17 Summary 45 Self-Assessment Exercise 2 47 3 Take-off and Climb Aerodynamics 53 3.1 Take-off 53 3.2 The Effect of the Variables on Take-off 54 3.3 Climbing Flight 55 3.4 The Effect of the Variables on the Climb 56 3.5 Climb Gradient 56 3.6 Rate of Climb 63 3.7 Aircraft Ceiling 64 3.8 Climb Regimes 70 Self-Assessment Exercise 3 75 4 Cruise Control 83 4.1 Specific Air Range (SAR) 83 4.2 Buffet 84 4.3 The Buffet Onset Boundary Chart 85 4.4 Cost Index 87 4.5 Turns 87 4.6 Types of Cruise 88 4.7 Range and Endurance: General 89 4.8 Cruise Techniques for Piston-engined Aeroplanes 91 4.9 Cruise Techniques for Turbo-prop Aeroplanes 92 4.10 Cruise Techniques for Jet Aeroplanes 94 4.11 Summary 99 Self-Assessment Exercise 4 101 5 Descent Aerodynamics 109 5.1 The Forces in a Descent 109 5.2 Gliding for Maximum Range 110 5.3 Gliding for Maximum Endurance 113 5.4 Descent Regimes 114 Self-Assessment Exercise 5 115 Part 2 Scheduled Performance Theory 119 6 Performance Planning 121 6.1 Regulations and Requirements 121 6.2 The Performance Class System 122 6.3 Performance Legislation 123 6.4 Aeroplane Performance Levels 125 6.5 Performance Planning 125 6.6 Altimeter Corrections 129 6.7 Flight Manuals 130 6.8 Performance Calculations and Limitations 132 6.9 Noise Abatement Procedures 136 Self-Assessment Exercise 6 139 7 Aerodrome Geometry 143 7.1 Field Lengths Available 143 7.2 Take-off Run Available (TORA) 144 7.3 Obstacles 145 7.4 Stopway 146 7.5 Accelerate/Stop Distance Available (ASDA) 147 7.6 Clearway 148 7.7 Take-off Distance Available (TODA) 150 7.8 Balanced and Unbalanced Field Lengths 150 7.9 Field-Length-Limited Take-off Mass Calculations 152 7.10 Runway Alignment Reduction 152 7.11 Runway Slope Calculation 155 7.12 The Effect of Runway Slope on Obstacle Calculations 156 7.13 Landing Distance Available (LDA) 157 7.14 Runway End Safety Area (RESA) 158 Self-Assessment Exercise 7 159 8 Runway Surfaces 163 8.1 Aerodrome Pavement Strength 163 8.2 The Pavement Strength Reporting System 164 8.3 Aircraft Classification Number (ACN) 166 8.4 Contaminated Surfaces 166 8.5 Braking Coefficient of Friction 168 8.6 Surface Contaminants 170 8.7 The Effect of Runway Contamination 172 8.8 Hydroplaning 178 Self-Assessment Exercise 8 181 9 The Variables 185 9.1 Air Density 185 9.2 Wind Component 187 9.3 Aeroplane Flap Setting 190 9.4 Aeroplane Mass 191 9.5 Runway Slope and Surface 192 9.6 Miscellaneous Variables 193 9.7 The Maximum Take-off Mass 195 9.8 Calculations 196 Self-Assessment Exercise 9 199 10 Speeds 205 10.1 General 205 10.2 Summary 206 10.3 Stalling Speeds 207 10.4 Take-off Speeds 209 10.5 V Speeds and Take-off Field Lengths 220 10.6 Climb Speeds 221 10.7 Control Speeds 223 10.8 Landing Speeds 224 10.9 Other Significant Speeds 227 Self-Assessment Exercise 10 231 Part 3 Scheduled Performance Practice 239 11 Class ‘B’ Take-off 241 11.1 General Regulations 241 11.2 Take-off Speeds 242 11.3 Take-off Requirements 243 11.4 Take-off Distance Requirements 244 11.5 Class ‘B’ Take-off Calculations 245 Self-Assessment Exercise 11 253 12 Class ‘B’ Take-off Climb 257 12.1 General Requirements 257 12.2 Climb Minimum-Gradient Requirements 258 12.3 Obstacle Clearance Requirements 259 12.4 Take-off Climb Calculations 263 12.5 Climb Calculations – SEP1 & MEP1 265 Self-Assessment Exercise 12 273 13 Class ‘B’ En-route and Landing 277 13.1 En-route 277 13.2 Landing 280 Self-Assessment Exercise 13 293 14 Class ‘A’: Take-off Theory 297 14.1 General Regulations 297 14.2 Field-Length Requirements 299 14.3 Class ‘A’ FLL TOM Analysis 305 14.4 Field-Length Requirements Analysis 306 14.5 Rapid Calculation Methods 316 Self-Assessment Exercise 14 323 15 Take-off Calculations 327 15.1 Field-Length-Limited Take-off Mass 327 15.2 The Aeroplane Flight Manual (AFM) 327 15.3 CAP 698 Section 4 328 15.4 Take-off Mass and Distance Calculations 328 15.5 Take-off Abnormalities 336 15.6 The Maximum Take-off Mass 344 Self-Assessment Exercise 15 345 16 Class ‘A’ Take-off Climb 349 16.1 The Take-off Climb Requirements 349 16.2 The Relationship of NFP to GFP 353 16.3 Climb-Limited TOM 357 16.4 MRJT Climb-Limited TOM Calculations 362 16.5 Obstacle Clearance 363 16.6 MRJT Obstacle-Limited TOM Calculations 365 16.7 Planned Turns 367 16.8 The Performance-Limited Take-off Mass 371 Self-Assessment Exercise 16 373 17 Class ‘A’ En-Route 381 17.1 En-route Required Navigation Performance 381 17.2 Descent Gradient Diminishment Requirements 382 17.3 Terminal Aerodromes 382 17.4 En-Route Requirements for all Class ‘A’ Aircraft 383 17.5 En-Route Requirements for Three and Four-engined Aircraft 384 17.5.1 Two-engines-inoperative En-route Requirements 384 17.5.1.1 Operational Requirements 384 17.5.1.2 Route Restriction 384 17.5.1.3 Over-water Speed 385 17.6 En-Route Requirements for Twin-engined Aircraft 385 17.7 Maximum Distance from an Adequate Aerodrome (Non-ETOPS Aeroplanes) 386 17.8 ETOPS Aeroplanes 387 17.9 Obstacle Clearance Requirements: All Class ‘A’ Aeroplanes 389 17.10 Ceilings 390 17.11 Drift-Down Technique 391 17.12 Stabilizing Altitudes 392 17.13 Route Profile Comparisons 393 17.14 En-route Alternate Aerodromes 395 17.15 Fuel Jettisoning 395 17.16 En-route Calculations 397 Self-Assessment Exercise 17 405 18 Class ‘A’ Landing 409 18.1 The Landing Regulations 409 18.2 The Landing Field-Length Requirements 410 18.3 Approaches 415 18.4 Short-field Landings 415 18.5 The Climb-Limited Landing Mass 416 18.6 Climb-Limited Landing Mass Calculations 417 18.7 Normal Field-Length Limited Landing Mass Calculations 419 18.8 Scheduled Landing Mass Calculations 421 18.9 The Quick Turnaround Limit 425 Self-Assessment Exercise 18 427 Part 4 Conclusion 431 19 Definitions 433 19.1 Speeds 433 19.2 Distances 439 19.3 Altitude, Elevation and Height 441 19.4 Weight and Mass 442 19.5 ETOPS 444 19.6 Obstacles 444 19.7 Performance 445 19.8 Power Unit(s) 445 19.9 Surfaces and Areas 446 19.10 Temperature 446 19.11 Formulae used in Performance 447 20 Answers to Self-Assessment Exercises 449 Self-Assessment Exercise 1 449 Self-Assessment Exercise 2 449 Self-Assessment Exercise 3 450 Self-Assessment Exercise 4 452 Self-Assessment Exercise 5 452 Self-Assessment Exercise 6 452 Self-Assessment Exercise 7 454 Self-Assessment Exercise 8 454 Self-Assessment Exercise 9 455 Self-Assessment Exercise 10 455 Self-Assessment Exercise 11 459 Self-Assessment Exercise 12 462 Self-Assessment Exercise 13 464 Self-Assessment Exercise 14 466 Self-Assessment Exercise 15 470 Self-Assessment Exercise 16 478 Self-Assessment Exercise 17 482 Self-Assessment Exercise 18 485 Bibliography 487 Index 489

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Book SynopsisClimatology -- particularly the study of difficult and demanding weather conditions -- is of major importance to pilots now that aeroplanes fly over previously unavailable routes such as the North Pole and take direct routes over very large oceans.Table of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Global air circulation; The global overview; Upper winds and jet streams; Easterly convergence waves; The inter-tropical conference zone or equatorial trough; Tropical storms; Upper air temperature and tropospheric heights; Polar climates; The climatic zones; Route and area climatology - introduction - North Atlantic; Weather in the Arctic; Arctic regions of Norway; Europe; Mediterranean; Africa; Middle East; Arabian Gulf to Singapore; Singapore to Japan; Singapore to Australia; South West Pacific region; Australia; New Zealand; The Pacific; North America; The Caribbean; South America and South Atlantic; Route weather, Dakar to Recefe; El Niño anad La Niña; Appendices; Glossary; Index

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Book SynopsisAviation law, with its associated flight rules and procedures, has always been a difficult subject for students and this well established text has provided an authoritative guide to the subject. Now, with the introduction of the Joint Airworthiness Requirements Flight Crew Licensing (JAR - FCL) examinations, it has been completely rewritten to cover the new syllabuses and to take account of the new FCL style of examinations. The opportunity has been taken to simplify presentation of information, with more checklists to aid revision work. Tests are included which are cross referenced to the pages containing the relevant text.Table of ContentsPreface. Abbreviations. 1 International and UK Air Law. 2 Airspace Divisions. 3 Visual Flight Rules and Instrument Flight Rules (VFR and IFR). 4 Altimeter Setting Procedures. 5 Aeronautical Information Service (AIS). 6 Aerodromes - General. 7 Flight Separation, Flight Planning, Carriage of Radio Equipment. 8 Flight at Aerodromes. 9 Flight in Other Types of Airspace. 10 Use of Radar in Air Traffic Services (ATS). 11 Airspace Restrictions, AIRPROX Procedures, Low Level Rules. 12 Meteorology. 13 Communications. 14 Search and Rescue. 15 Entry, Transit and Departure of Aircraft. 16 Aircraft Registration and Airworthiness (ICAO Annex 8). 17 Flight Personnel. 18 Operation of Aircraft (ICAO Annex 6 - Operation of Aircraft). 19 Documents and reports. 20 Rules of the Air, Aircraft Lights and Marshalling Signals. 21 Miscellaneous Information. Test and Answers. Index.

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Book SynopsisIf you are one of over 700 million passengers who will fly in America this year, you need to read this book. The Next Crash offers a shocking perspective on the aviation industry by a former United Airlines pilot. Weaving insider knowledge with hundreds of employee interviews, Amy L. Fraher uncovers the story airline executives and government regulators would rather not tell. While the FAA claims This is the golden age of safety, and other aviation researchers assure us the chance of dying in an airline accident is infinitesimal, The Next Crash reports that 70 percent of commercial pilots believe a major airline accident will happen soon. Who should we believe? As one captain explained, Everybody wants their $99 ticket, but you don't get [Captain] Sully for ninety-nine bucks. Drawing parallels between the 2008 financial industry implosion and the post-9/11 airline industry, The Next Crash explains how aviation industry risk management processes have not kTrade ReviewFraher, a former commercial pilot and U.S. Naval Aviator, presents a seasoned analysis of today's eroding safety standards and their implications for future airline disasters. Though Fraher, now an organizational consultant, writes in the language of business school case studies and training manuals, her well-supported argument is indisputable: the post-9/11 state of the industry is perilous. * Publishers Weekly *Table of ContentsPrologue: Falling 1. The (Not So) Secret Secrets 2. The Roots of Turbulence 3. Riding the Jet Stream 4. A New Solution: Deregulation 5. Escalating Risks 6. Strapped In for the Ride 7. Airlines Today Epilogue Acknowledgments Appendix A: Airline Pilot Questionnaire Results Appendix B: Airline Pilot Interview Guide

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive textbook on the VOR and ADF. An essential book for the student or private pilot about to embark on instrument navigation. All the basic functions and use of the equipment are discussed. In addition, instrument descents are included to give that extra depth of understanding to the basic exercises, and as an introduction to the more advanced techniques.

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Book SynopsisA practical and concise guide to the flight exercises for the aeroplane PPL and ratings associated with it. Both the JAR and NPPL Private Pilot's License syllabuses are covered, as well as the JAR Night Rating, the CAA Instrument Meteorological Conditions Rating and the JAR Multi-Engine Rating. The common variations - retractable undercarriages, tailwheels, variable-pitch propellers and super- and turbocharging- are also covered. Topics include: The requirements for each license/rating listed, with the entry-to-training requirements, privileges and validity/currency of each; Each exercise is described in detail, explaining what has to be achieved and how to do it; Useful checklists and aides-memoire throughout

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Book SynopsisIntroduction to Theory of Flight equips students with critical and foundational knowledge in fundamental science principles that make flight possible.The book is organized into three main parts: fundamental science, advanced science, and expert knowledge covering specific flight physics areas. Dedicated chapters and appendices cover atmospheric and space flight, various categories and classes of aircraft, terrestrial atmosphere, and many special topics. Readers learn about air properties and measurements; the basic laws of classical mechanics, including rigid-body and fluid dynamics; and geometric and aerodynamic characteristics of lifting surfaces. The book addresses gravitational, aerostatic, and aerodynamic forces, aerospace propulsion, aircraft performance, and flight dynamics, including stability, control, manoeuvrability, and flying qualities. Additional material covers high-speed flight and special topics in fixed-wing, rotary-wing, powered-lift, and lighter-than-air aircraft. The closing chapter covers select aspects of space flight, including rocket propulsion theory, launch vehicles, and the fundamental orbital mechanics.Designed to provide undergraduate students with an essential overview of important concepts, Introduction to Theory of Flight is an exemplary resource for courses and programs in aeronautics, aviation, aerospace and mechanical engineering and technology.

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a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

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a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

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a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

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Book SynopsisUAVsunmanned aerial vehicles, remotely piloted aircraft; the labels varyare a disruptive technology on par with computers and smartphones. Present since soon after the dawn of manned aviation, they have become controversial only in recent times. In the United States, the mainstream media has painted them with a broad brush as drones with a warlike past, and civil liberties organizations warn of their impact on individual privacy rights. But a promising new industry beckonsUAVs can be useful for farming, filmmaking, law enforcement and sundry other missions. Entrepreneurs and aerospace manufacturers alike want them freed to fly for commercial purposes, and the US Congress has answered with a mandate to make that happen. Caught in the middle is the staid, bureaucratic Federal Aviation Administration, whose sacred mission is to protect the safety of America''s skies. Enter the Drones cuts through the hyperbole over UAVs to explain the considerable challenges the FAA faces.

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Book SynopsisFrom a chicken to Concorde to a paper airplane, compete to guess what flies highest in this family game of higher or lower, full of jaw-dropping facts that will fascinate and delight fans of birds, planes and all things that fly.EASY TO LEARN with multiple ways to play for 2-6 players!HOURS OF FAMILY FUN: adults and children 6+ can play and learn togetherFUN FACTS about birds and planes on the back of every cardINCLUDES A HEIGHT CHART that's a metre long!

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Book SynopsisThe remarkable Battle of Britain experiences of fighter pilot John Simpson, DFC, who shot down 13 enemy aircraft during the epic air battle.

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