From the first hot air balloons that hovered above France in 1783 to the most recent flights of the Space Shuttle Endeavor, this volume delivers a comprehensive look at the wondrous history of American aviation. Thorough enough to serve as a college text, readable enough to be enjoyed by aviation buffs, the revised edition is a general reference that will delight anyone with an interest in aviation history.

American Aviation: An Illustrated History

Science & Math

LeRoy Cook

Joe Christy

Astronomy & Space Science

McGraw=Hill

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. FLY HIGH, FLY LONG, FLY FREE, FLY FOREVERThis guide for new pilots proves that the fun has just begun when you pocket that precious certificate that says you’re free to fly on your own. Now, veteran pilot LeRoy Cook shows you what lies beyond flight school. This indispensable, skill-building handbook not only leads you through becoming a fully fledged, confident, and competent independent pilot, it helps you discover all the joys of flying, from vacation advice to piloting for money.PERFECT FOR POST-FLIGHT-SCHOOL EDUCATION 101 Things to Do with Your Private Pilot's License can help you: * Grow as a pilot, both technically and personally * Get better performance from airplanes, with techniques rarely taught in flight school * Sharpen self-evaluation and judgment skills * Handle unfamiliar airport conditions such as grass fields, large traffic centers, and air congestion * Have fun with the family on board * Upgrade your ability to fly in four-season weather and make solo weather decisions * Discover money-making, service, and social opportunities * Perform expert flight tests on aircraft for sale * Master advanced navigation systems * Prepare for additional ratings * And much, much more!The challenge of flying doesn't end when you get your private pilot's license. In fact, the real excitement has just begun. 101 Things to Do with Your Private Pilot's License is packed with new ways to sharpen your skills and make every flying hour rewarding.

101 Things To Do With Your Private Pilot's License

Engineering & Transportation

Transportation

Packed with valuable information for pilots at all levels of experience, this popular guide is expanded to include chapters on coping with Airport Radar Service Areas (ARSAs), performing post-flight inspections, joining flying clubs, & obtaining a seaplane rating. The author addresses such essential topics as planning long-range flights, avoiding near misses, flying in terminal control areas, handling all kinds of weather, & filing flight plans. He also covers such topics of interest as how to acquire a commercial license & alternative ratings, learn aerobatics, fly old-fashioned aircraft, purchase an airplane, navigate cross-country, & much more.

One Hundred One Things to Do with Your Private License

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