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Uav Pilot Logbook - An Easy-to-Use Drone Flight Logbook With Space For 1000 Flights - Log Your Drone Pilot Experience Like a... Uav Pilot Logbook - An Easy-to-Use Drone Flight Logbook With Space For 1000 Flights - Log Your Drone Pilot Experience Like a Pro! (Hardcover)
Michael L Rampey
R691 Discovery Miles 6 910 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Apollo Spacecraft Familiarization Manual (Hardcover): North American Manned Spacecraft Center Apollo Spacecraft Familiarization Manual (Hardcover)
North American Manned Spacecraft Center
R1,300 Discovery Miles 13 000 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Big Lessons from Little Airplanes - 31 Daily Flights (Hardcover): Tex Newman Big Lessons from Little Airplanes - 31 Daily Flights (Hardcover)
Tex Newman
R1,632 Discovery Miles 16 320 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
A Wing Design Method for Aerospace Students and Home Builders - Strength, Weight, Flutter, Divergence, Buckling, Deflection,... A Wing Design Method for Aerospace Students and Home Builders - Strength, Weight, Flutter, Divergence, Buckling, Deflection, and Twist (Hardcover)
M. A. Ferman PhD PE
R1,339 Discovery Miles 13 390 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Marty Ferman has developed a wing design method for use by Aerospace students in their senior design classes, and for the Home Builders of aircraft. The method allows for rapid determination of strength, weight, flutter, divergence, buckling, deflection, and twist. The method allows for preliminary design phase for a basic sizing, and then the interim and final phases follow to fill out the structure to a fabrication level. The flutter and divergence aspects are rarely covered in most design books, so there can be enhanced safety. The method presents a unique representation for the preliminary design phase where the wing skin thickness is a key factor readily found and used for the stiffness and weight calculations. Here the user can see what is needed. The method uses many closed-form expressions for the straight, unswept cantilevered wing of constant spanwise properties, with suggested forms for the non-uniform wing. This method was evolved by Ferman during his fifty-six years in Aerospace Industry and Academia.

Soviet Fighters of the Second World War (Hardcover): Jason Nicholas Moore Soviet Fighters of the Second World War (Hardcover)
Jason Nicholas Moore
R1,242 R1,026 Discovery Miles 10 260 Save R216 (17%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The Soviet Air Force had just started to re-equip with modern fighters when the Germans opened Operation Barbarossa, the invasion of the Soviet Union. Hundreds of fighters were destroyed in the first few days, but many of these were obsolete biplanes and monoplanes. The remaining fighters, including more modern types such as the MiG-3 and LaGG-3, tried to stem the Nazi advance. This book details the development of the Red Air Force fighters, from the dark days of Operation Barbarossa, to eventual triumph over the ruins of Berlin. Starting with obsolete aircraft such as the Polikarpov biplane and monoplane fighters, the Soviets then settled on two main lines of development; the inline-engined LaGG-3 and its radial-engined derivatives, the La-5 and La-7, and the inline-engined Yakovlev fighters, which were produced in greater numbers than any other series of fighters. Not only are these aircraft described in great detail, but experimental fighters are also dealt with. In addition to the descriptions, accurate colour profiles are provided illustrating the evolution of these aircraft in terms of design, camouflage, and markings. From the fixed undercarriage I-15bis biplane of the beginning of the Great Patriotic War, to the superb La-7 and Yak-3 fighters of the last year of the war, the fighters of the Red Air Force are all covered in this comprehensive book.

History of German Aviation: Willy Messerschmitt - Pioneer of Aviation Design (Hardcover, illustrated edition):... History of German Aviation: Willy Messerschmitt - Pioneer of Aviation Design (Hardcover, illustrated edition)
Ebert/Kaiser/Peters
R1,581 R1,267 Discovery Miles 12 670 Save R314 (20%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Willy Messerschmitt (1898-1978) was indisputably one of the most significant of Germany's aeronautical design engineers. This book examines Messerschmitt's life as a designer, aircraft builder, and businessman; it begins with the Harth-Messerschmitt gliders (1913-1923), winds its way through the sportplanes of the 1920s and 1930s, the M 18 and M 20 passenger airliners, the Bf 108 Taifun commuter plane, the Bf/Me 109, 110, 210, 410 military aircraft, and continues on to the Me 261, 264, 321, and 323 behemoths, as well as the Me 262 jet powered combat plane and swing-wing P.1101. The activities of the Messerschmitt AG after World War II, with the forced interruption of German aircraft production and Professor Messerschmitt's foreign developments in Spain and Egypt, are also given a thorough treatment.

The Flight of the Mew Gull (Paperback, New edition): Alex Henshaw The Flight of the Mew Gull (Paperback, New edition)
Alex Henshaw
R564 Discovery Miles 5 640 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Alex Henshaw had the luck to grow up in the '20s and '30s during the golden age of flying. The Blue Riband of flying in the British Isles between the two World Wars was the King's Cup: Henshaw set his heart on it, developing a technique of racing which extracted the very maximum from his aircraft: firs the Comper Swift and then the DH Leopard Moth. Parallel with his search for speed was an obsession with making accurate landfalls, and he developed this blind-flying taken deliberately in a flying partnership with his father on many carefully planned long-distance survery flights. His exciting apprenticeship in these two skills was crowned by the acquisition of the Percival Mew Gull G-AEXF in 1937. His amazing solo flight to Cape Town and back in February 1939 established several solo records that still stand today, almost 60 years later. This feat of navigation and airmanship must surely be one of man's greatest flights - 12,754 miles over desert, sea and jungle in a single-engined light aircraft.

Heinkel He 111 (Paperback): Franz Kober Heinkel He 111 (Paperback)
Franz Kober
R304 R278 Discovery Miles 2 780 Save R26 (9%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The He 111 flew over every front from the first day of the Second World War to the last and was among the most produced aircraft of the Luftwaffe. Aerodynamically a very clean aircraft, it was a superior bomber during the first two years of the war. This volume is dedicated to this aircraft.

Aviation Weather (FAA Handbooks) (Hardcover): Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Weather (FAA Handbooks) (Hardcover)
Federal Aviation Administration
R634 Discovery Miles 6 340 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Earth's atmosphere, common IFR procedures, high-altitude weather, and special area weather considerations are thoroughly discussed in this FAA handbook AC00-6A.

Challenger - A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space (Paperback): Adam Higginbotham Challenger - A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space (Paperback)
Adam Higginbotham
R365 R340 Discovery Miles 3 400 Save R25 (7%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The definitive, dramatic, minute-by-minute story of the Challenger space shuttle disaster based on fascinating in-depth reporting and new archival research – this is riveting history that reads like a thriller.

On the morning of 28 January 1986, just seventy-three seconds into flight, the space shuttle Challenger broke apart over the Atlantic Ocean, killing all seven people on board. Millions around the world witnessed the tragic deaths of the crew, which included schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe. Like the assassination of JFK, the Challenger disaster is a defining moment in twentieth century history – one that forever changed the way America thought of itself and its optimistic view of the future. Yet the full story of what happened – and why – has never been told.

Based on extensive archival research and meticulous, original reporting, Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space follows a handful of central protagonists – including each of the seven members of the doomed crew – through the years leading up to the accident, a detailed account of the tragedy itself, and into the investigation that followed. It’s a compelling tale of optimism and ingenuity shattered by political cynicism and cost-cutting in the interests of burnishing national prestige; of hubristic ‘go fever’; and of an investigation driven by heroic leakers and whistle-blowers determined to bring the truth to light.

With astonishing clarity and narrative verve, Adam Higginbotham reveals the history of the shuttle program, the lives of men and women whose stories have been overshadowed by the disaster, as well as the designers, engineers and test pilots who struggled against the odds to get the first shuttle into space. A masterful blend of riveting human drama, fascinating science and shocking political infighting, Challenger brings to life a turning point in our history. The result is an even more complex and extraordinary story than any of us remembered – or thought possible.

South Dakota's First Century of Flight (Hardcover): Norma J. Kraemer South Dakota's First Century of Flight (Hardcover)
Norma J. Kraemer
R781 R686 Discovery Miles 6 860 Save R95 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Shamrock 22 - "An Aviator's Story"D (Hardcover): Colonel Rick Hudlow Shamrock 22 - "An Aviator's Story"D (Hardcover)
Colonel Rick Hudlow
R964 Discovery Miles 9 640 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe. Volume 2 (Faa-H-8083-31) (Hardcover, Revised 2012 ed.): Federal Aviation... Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe. Volume 2 (Faa-H-8083-31) (Hardcover, Revised 2012 ed.)
Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, Airman Testing Standards Branch
R1,300 Discovery Miles 13 000 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

FULL COLOR publication, incorporating 2011 addendum chapter on human factors . The "Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook-General" was developed as one of a series of three handbooks for persons preparing for mechanic certification with airframe or powerplant ratings, or both. It is intended that this handbook will provide basic information on principles, fundamentals, and technical procedures in the subject matter areas common to both the airframe and powerplant ratings. Emphasis in this volume is on theory and methods of application. The handbook is designed to aid students enrolled in a formal course of instruction preparing for FAA certification as a maintenance technician, as well as for current technicians who wish to improve their knowledge. This volume contains information on mathematics, aircraft drawings, weight and balance, aircraft materials, processes and tools, physics, electricity, inspection, ground operations, and FAA regulations governing the certification and work of maintenance technicians. New to this volume is a section addressing how successful aviation maintenance technicians incorporate knowledge and awareness of ethics, professionalism, and human factors in the field.

BAe/MDC Harrier (Paperback): Stewart Wilson BAe/MDC Harrier (Paperback)
Stewart Wilson
R126 Discovery Miles 1 260 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Gone (Hardcover): Oj Modjeska Gone (Hardcover)
Oj Modjeska
R551 Discovery Miles 5 510 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Grumman J2F Duck: US Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force and Coast Guard Use in World War II (Hardcover): David Doyle Grumman J2F Duck: US Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force and Coast Guard Use in World War II (Hardcover)
David Doyle
R635 R548 Discovery Miles 5 480 Save R87 (14%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Grumman J2F Duck formed the backbone of America's over water utility squadrons from 1934 until beyond WWII, setting various aviation records during this service. A single-engine amphibious aircraft (also produced by Columbia Aircraft), the Duck saw service with the US Navy, Marine Corps, Army Air Force, and Coast Guard in a variety of roles including, reconnaissance, air-sea rescue, scouting/observation, and more. This volume is profusely illustrated with scarce archival photographs from diverse collections, including previously unpublished images. Part of the Legends of Warfare series.

The Hunt for Zero Point - Inside the Classified World of Antigravity Technology (Paperback): Nick Cook The Hunt for Zero Point - Inside the Classified World of Antigravity Technology (Paperback)
Nick Cook
R421 R367 Discovery Miles 3 670 Save R54 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This riveting work of investigative reporting and history exposes classified government projects to build gravity-defying aircraft--which have an uncanny resemblance to flying saucers.

The atomic bomb was not the only project to occupy government scientists in the 1940s. Antigravity technology, originally spearheaded by scientists in Nazi Germany, was another high priority, one that still may be in effect today. Now for the first time, a reporter with an unprecedented access to key sources in the intelligence and military communities reveals suppressed evidence that tells the story of a quest for a discovery that could prove as powerful as the A-bomb.

The Hunt for Zero Point explores the scientific speculation that a "zero point" of gravity exists in the universe and can be replicated here on Earth. The pressure to be the first nation to harness gravity is immense, as it means having the ability to build military planes of unlimited speed and range, along with the most deadly weaponry the world has ever seen. The ideal shape for a gravity-defying vehicle happens to be a perfect disk, making antigravity tests a possible explanation for the numerous UFO sightings of the past 50 years.

Chronicling the origins of antigravity research in the world's most advanced research facility, which was operated by the Third Reich during World War II, The Hunt for Zero Point traces U.S. involvement in the project, beginning with the recruitment of former Nazi scientists after the war. Drawn from interviews with those involved with the research and who visited labs in Europe and the United States, The Hunt for Zero Point journeys to the heart of the twentieth century's most puzzling unexplained phenomena.


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Hunting the Wind: Pan American World Airways' Epic Flying Boat Era, 1929-1946 (Hardcover): Teresa Webber, Jamie Dodson Hunting the Wind: Pan American World Airways' Epic Flying Boat Era, 1929-1946 (Hardcover)
Teresa Webber, Jamie Dodson
R1,018 R807 Discovery Miles 8 070 Save R211 (21%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Take your seats, and by all means, fasten your seat belts! Come on a journey back in time to aviations most daring and innovative era. Travel back nine decades, when for the first time, airplanes determined the victors of global warsa time that altered the course of the world. Hear never-before-told true stories penned by still-living flight crew members and passengers. Learn about the remarkable men, women, and aircraft builders who launched an aviation phenomenon. Thrill to the romance, adventure, and danger air travelers encountered flying to far-flung, exotic lands. Marvel at art deco air terminals, the worlds only flying-boat museum, and onboard luxuries rivaling five-star hotels. Like mythical Camelot, it was a brief, shining moment. But this was no myth. It was an extraordinary point in global history when Pan Americans quintessentially magnificent flying boats ruled the skies.

Buccaneer Boys 2 - More True Tales by those who flew the 'Last All-British Bomber' (Hardcover): Graham Pitchfork Buccaneer Boys 2 - More True Tales by those who flew the 'Last All-British Bomber' (Hardcover)
Graham Pitchfork
R667 Discovery Miles 6 670 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Following the critically acclaimed publication eight years ago of Buccaneer Boys, long-serving Buccaneer navigator Air Commodore Graham Pitchfork has now followed up the great success of the book with more true tales from those who flew the last all-British bomber. Thirty Buccaneer ‘Boys’, drawn from the Fleet Air Arm, the Royal Air Force and the South African Air Force, outline their experiences in the maritime role, operations overland, including the first Gulf War, and operations by the South Africans in the Border Wars. In addition to the aircrew, air engineer officers and ground crew have also contributed. The reader is left in no doubt that the ‘Buccaneer Boys’ knew how to work hard and to play hard. The skill, professionalism and excitement of operating and servicing this iconic British aircraft shines throughout every page. This book is lavishly illustrated with 100 black and white photographs and two-colour plate sections of 40 photographs, many never previously published.

Clipping the Clouds - How Air Travel Changed the World (Hardcover): Marc Dierikx Clipping the Clouds - How Air Travel Changed the World (Hardcover)
Marc Dierikx
R1,950 Discovery Miles 19 500 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Mixing in elements of pop culture, Dierikx provides a chronological history of the evolution of air travel. He covers the significant challenges and developments in air transportation for a specific period, starting with how and why aviation came to play an important role in international politics and economic relations. He follows with an examination of how improvements in technology influenced existing concepts of distance, created new travel patterns, and what effect the growth in numbers of passenger and cargo had on air transportation. Finally, Dierikx looks at how airlines have become increasingly detached from national interests and state control, concluding with an overview of the current state of air travel, and a description of the role air transportation played in the creation of a global society.

At the beginning of the twenty-first century, it is difficult to imagine our world without aircraft. Airplanes are everywhere, and rapid air transport has become one of the necessities of our time. Yet one of the peculiarities of powered flight is that it has stayed in the public focus for over a century. "Clipping the Clouds" looks at the history of aviation in a challenging new way, covering not just the technology, but the way aviation has interacted with society since its very beginnings.

Mixing in pop culture--each chapter opens and closes with an excerpt from a movie that depicts elements of air transport illustrating the chapter's theme--Dierikx provides a chronological history of the evolution of air travel since 1919. He covers the significant challenges and developments in air transportation for each of four chronological periods, starting with how and why aviation came to play an important role in international politics and economic relations. He follows with an examination of how improvements in technology influenced existing concepts of distance, created new travel patterns, and what effect the growth in numbers of passenger and cargo had on air transportation. Finally, Dierikx looks at how airlines have become increasingly detached from national interests and state control, concluding with an overview of the current state of air travel and a description of the role air transportation has played in the creation of a global society.

Herky! The Memoirs of a Checker Ace (Hardcover): Herschel H. Green Herky! The Memoirs of a Checker Ace (Hardcover)
Herschel H. Green
R1,335 R1,058 Discovery Miles 10 580 Save R277 (21%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The dramatic life story of one of the legendary USAAF fighter pilots of World War II who fought across the skies over the Mediterranean and southern Europe in the great aerial campaigns against the Luftwaffe a Herschel H. "Herky" Green. By the time Colonel Green was grounded by orders of higher headquarters, he was the leading ace of the 15th Air Force with eighteen aerial victories.

Strike and Strike Again (Hardcover, 2nd Second Hardcove ed.): Ian Gordon Strike and Strike Again (Hardcover, 2nd Second Hardcove ed.)
Ian Gordon; Illustrated by Catherine Gordon
R646 Discovery Miles 6 460 Ships in 9 - 17 working days
Command of the Air (Hardcover): Giulio Douhet, Charles a. Gabriel Command of the Air (Hardcover)
Giulio Douhet, Charles a. Gabriel
R1,517 Discovery Miles 15 170 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Reprint of the 1983 translation by staff of the United States Office of Air Force History.

Biojet Fuel in Aviation Applications - Production, Usage and Impact of Biofuels (Paperback): Cheng Tung Chong, Jo-Han Ng Biojet Fuel in Aviation Applications - Production, Usage and Impact of Biofuels (Paperback)
Cheng Tung Chong, Jo-Han Ng
R4,232 Discovery Miles 42 320 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Biojet fuels have the potential to make an important contribution towards decarbonising the aviation sector. Biojet Fuel in Aviation Applications: Production, Usage and Impact of Biofuels covers all aspects of this sustainable aviation fuel including aviation biofuel public policies, production technologies, physico-chemical properties, combustion performances, techno-economics of sustainable fuel production, sustainability and energywater-food (EWF) nexus. This must-have book also charts the current state of the industry by discussing the relevant industry players who are currently producing alternative aviation fuels and flight tests, while also providing a glimpse of the future of the industry. This comprehensive book is written for undergraduate students, postgraduate students, researchers, engineers and policy makers wanting to build up knowledge in the specific area of biojet fuel or the broader fields of sustainable energy and aeronautics.

Mobile Aviation (Hardcover): Billy J. Singleton Mobile Aviation (Hardcover)
Billy J. Singleton
R781 R686 Discovery Miles 6 860 Save R95 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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