Author: T. E. Cruise
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 0446567086
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 317
Book Description
In control of the powerful firm of Gold Aviation, the Gold family faces the challenges and trails of the postwar years.
Ask the Pilot
Author: Patrick Smith
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781594480041
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Though we routinely take to the air, for many of us flying remains a mystery. Few of us understand the how and why of jetting from New York to London in six hours. How does a plane stay in the air? Can turbulence bring it down? What is windshear? How good are the security checks? Patrick Smith, an airline pilot and author of Salon.com's popular column, "Ask the Pilot," unravels the secrets and tells you all there is to know about the strange and fascinating world of commercial flight. He offers: A nuts and bolts explanation of how planes fly Insights into safety and security Straight talk about turbulence, air traffic control, windshear, and crashes The history, color, and controversy of the world's airlines The awe and oddity of being a pilot The poetry and drama of airplanes, airports, and traveling abroad In a series of frank, often funny explanations and essays, Smith speaks eloquently to our fears and curiosities, incorporating anecdotes, memoir, and a life's passion for flight. He tackles our toughest concerns, debunks conspiracy theories and myths, and in a rarely heard voice dares to return a dash of romance and glamour to air travel.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781594480041
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Though we routinely take to the air, for many of us flying remains a mystery. Few of us understand the how and why of jetting from New York to London in six hours. How does a plane stay in the air? Can turbulence bring it down? What is windshear? How good are the security checks? Patrick Smith, an airline pilot and author of Salon.com's popular column, "Ask the Pilot," unravels the secrets and tells you all there is to know about the strange and fascinating world of commercial flight. He offers: A nuts and bolts explanation of how planes fly Insights into safety and security Straight talk about turbulence, air traffic control, windshear, and crashes The history, color, and controversy of the world's airlines The awe and oddity of being a pilot The poetry and drama of airplanes, airports, and traveling abroad In a series of frank, often funny explanations and essays, Smith speaks eloquently to our fears and curiosities, incorporating anecdotes, memoir, and a life's passion for flight. He tackles our toughest concerns, debunks conspiracy theories and myths, and in a rarely heard voice dares to return a dash of romance and glamour to air travel.
The Love Left Behind
Author: Daniel De Lorne
Publisher: HarperCollins Australia
ISBN: 1489280294
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
What happens when a man with his heart in the clouds falls for one whose feet are firmly stuck to the ground? Pilot Nick Galanos is on a mission to visit the fifty countries his mother couldn't before she died. But the closer he gets to his goal, the more he worries that he won't have anything to show for it but stamps in a crowded passport. On a rare visit back home, he meets a hot electrician with a killer set of dimples. Suddenly a future of shared adventures seems possible. Except for one thing... Lyall Turner's big brother died in a plane crash. He's been afraid of flying most of his life, but there's no shortage of destinations in Australia that don't require a boarding pass. But then he meets Nick and suddenly his 'no biggie' phobia stands squarely in the way of a beautiful future together. Now he has to decide whether he's going to let his fear or his heart take the lead. And will Nick stay grounded while he decides?
Publisher: HarperCollins Australia
ISBN: 1489280294
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
What happens when a man with his heart in the clouds falls for one whose feet are firmly stuck to the ground? Pilot Nick Galanos is on a mission to visit the fifty countries his mother couldn't before she died. But the closer he gets to his goal, the more he worries that he won't have anything to show for it but stamps in a crowded passport. On a rare visit back home, he meets a hot electrician with a killer set of dimples. Suddenly a future of shared adventures seems possible. Except for one thing... Lyall Turner's big brother died in a plane crash. He's been afraid of flying most of his life, but there's no shortage of destinations in Australia that don't require a boarding pass. But then he meets Nick and suddenly his 'no biggie' phobia stands squarely in the way of a beautiful future together. Now he has to decide whether he's going to let his fear or his heart take the lead. And will Nick stay grounded while he decides?
Wings of Gold: The Hot Pilots - Book #3
Author: T. E. Cruise
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 0446567086
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 317
Book Description
In control of the powerful firm of Gold Aviation, the Gold family faces the challenges and trails of the postwar years.
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 0446567086
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 317
Book Description
In control of the powerful firm of Gold Aviation, the Gold family faces the challenges and trails of the postwar years.
I Wish I Were a Pilot
Author: Stella Blackstone
Publisher: Barefoot Books
ISBN: 9781846861352
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Rhyming text and illustrations portray piloting various forms of transportation including hot air balloons and bicycles.
Publisher: Barefoot Books
ISBN: 9781846861352
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Rhyming text and illustrations portray piloting various forms of transportation including hot air balloons and bicycles.
Skyward
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781911171515
Category : Fighter pilots
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
The year is 1927, and in America, England and Russia, three young girls share a dream: to fly. But it won't be easy. Against the odds, Hazel, Marlene and Lilya follow their hearts, enrolling in pilot courses and eventually flying for the countries in WWII. Follow the adventures of these young women as they battle not only enemies in the skies but sexism and inequality in their own teams. Risking their lives countless times in feats of incredible bravery, the female air pilots of the Second World War are honoured in this beautiful book, illustrated in Sally Deng's raw, dynamic style.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781911171515
Category : Fighter pilots
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
The year is 1927, and in America, England and Russia, three young girls share a dream: to fly. But it won't be easy. Against the odds, Hazel, Marlene and Lilya follow their hearts, enrolling in pilot courses and eventually flying for the countries in WWII. Follow the adventures of these young women as they battle not only enemies in the skies but sexism and inequality in their own teams. Risking their lives countless times in feats of incredible bravery, the female air pilots of the Second World War are honoured in this beautiful book, illustrated in Sally Deng's raw, dynamic style.
Approach
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aeronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
The naval aviation safety review.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aeronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
The naval aviation safety review.
Flying Magazine
Author:
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ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Flying Magazine
Author:
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ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
1978 ERDA Authorization
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fossil fuels
Languages : en
Pages : 1410
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fossil fuels
Languages : en
Pages : 1410
Book Description
Army Aviation Digest
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aeronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 1068
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aeronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 1068
Book Description