Aviation

The Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge provides basic knowledge that is essential for pilots. This handbook introduces pilots to the broad spectrum of knowledge that will be needed as they progress in their pilot training....

Two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize David McCullough tells the dramatic story behind the story about the courageous brothers who taught the world how to fly....

See your FAA checkride examiners favorite checkride questions before the big day. Now in it's 3rd edition the book meets and exceeds all ACS guidelines and covers recent FAA changes.

Written and prepared by licensed remote pilots at Ace Flight Training providing the best FAA Part 107 exam study guide on the market....

Now in its 2nd edition and up to date with the latest FAA ACS questions! Pass Your Instrument Pilot Checkride shares with you your examiner's favorite instrument pilot checkride questions and answers

Authored by Noel Benford, a seasoned Certified Flight Instructor from New York, this guide gives you the most common questions students have been asked during recent exams.

General Chuck Yeager was the greatest test pilot of them all - the first man to fly faster than the speed of sound....

Gifted storyteller Winston Groom, the bestselling author of Forrest Gump, has written the fascinating story of three extraordinary heroes who defined aviation during the great age of flight....

Concorde is an enthralling personal account of what it takes to fly planes faster than the speed of sound, and of the events that lay behind 114 needless deaths—the 113 victims of the crash and, ultimately, Concorde herself....

On January 15, 2009, the world witnessed a remarkable emergency landing when Captain "Sully" Sullenberger skillfully glided US Airways flight 1549 onto the Hudson River, saving 155 lives....

Devotion tells the inspirational story of the U.S. Navy’s most famous aviation duo, Lieutenant Tom Hudner and Ensign Jesse Brown, and the Marines they fought to defend. A white New Englander from the country-club scene, Tom passed up Harvard to fly fighters for his country....

She was 17 years old on a Christmas Eve flight 40 years ago to join her father for Christmas when the unimaginable happened. The Lockheed L-188A Electra, on the way from Lima to Pucallpa, flew directly into a thunderstorm.

Whether you're just starting out or gearing up for the final test, this book covers everything from flight planning to staying calm under pressure, preparing you not only for the test but for a successful and safe piloting career.

Mike Busch on Engines expands the iconoclastic philosophy of his groundbreaking first book Manifesto to the design, operation, condition monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting of piston aircraft engines....

Clarence L. "Kelly" Johnson led the design of such crucial aircraft as the P-38 and Constellation, but he will be more remembered for the U-2 and SR-71 spy planes. His extraordinary leadership of the Lockheed "Skunk Works" cemented his reputation....

It was 13 October 1972. Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, carrying a team of young rugby players, their families and friends, took off for the very last time. A deadly miscalculation saw F571 crash directly into the Andean mountains to devastating consequences....

This riveting account reveals the secret corners of our supposedly flat world: black markets where governments are never seen but still spend outrageous amounts of money....

Air travel is one of the safest modes of transportation, but when an aircraft crashes, the consequence is devastating....

There’s a dirty little secret about aviation maintenance: It often breaks aircraft instead of fixing them. Manifesto is the much-anticipated first audiobook from renowned aviation columnist and speaker Mike Busch....

Twenty-five years after the catastrophe, a dramatic and extraordinarily rare 360-degree view of the crash of a fully loaded jumbo jet....

Aviation Mastery is filled with the science of learning and the science of aviation safety from an experienced pilot and flight instructor....

Undaunted Valor is the firsthand account of helicopter pilot, Colonel Dan Cory as he flies combat missions in the jungles of Vietnam....

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Michael O'Leary by Matt Cooper, read by Stephen Hogan....

In this inspirational memoir, retired Colonel Merryl Tengesdal shares her life lessons on everything from her career in the military, being the first and only Black woman to pilot the U2 aircraft, to marriage and motherhood–and everything in between....

This is an action-packed, true adventure book that spans 35 years of airline flying. There are stories about transporting guns to Biafra in order to help the Independent Nigerians....

A treasury of thirty-seven years of flying and teaching experience in the world's most popular executive aircraft, the Beechcraft King Air. No pilot or owner of a King Air should be without this insightful, educational, illuminating, and fun guide to the proper operation and care of this fine aircraft.

Conquer the Airline and Commercial Pilots Profession: Your Concise Guide to a Career Flying and Navigating Airplanes, Helicopters, and Other Aircraft is the ultimate resource for aspiring pilots seeking a rewarding career in aviation. This guide delves deep into the responsibilities of airline and commercial pilots, from planning safe flights to managing emergencies. Readers will explore the essential skills, certifications, and training required to navigate aircraft and ensure passenger safety. The book provides a detailed overview of the pathways to becoming a pilot, including FAA-...

Domine la Profesión de Piloto Comercial y de Líneas Aéreas: Su Guía Concisa para una Carrera Volando y Navegando Aviones, Helicópteros y Otras Aeronaves es un recurso imprescindible para quienes aspiran a una carrera exitosa en la aviación. Esta guía aborda a profundidad las responsabilidades de los pilotos comerciales y de aerolíneas, desde la planificación de vuelos seguros hasta la resolución de emergencias en pleno vuelo. Los lectores descubrirán las habilidades esenciales, las certificaciones requeridas y los programas de formación necesarios para pilotar aeronaves con ...

Domine la Profesión de Control de Tráfico Aéreo: Su Guía Concisa para una Carrera en la Gestión del Movimiento de Aeronaves en Tierra y en el Aire es una herramienta imprescindible para quienes aspiran a formar parte del desafiante y vital mundo del control del tráfico aéreo. Esta guía ofrece una descripción detallada de la profesión, destacando la importancia crítica de los controladores aéreos para garantizar la seguridad y la eficiencia en la aviación. El libro aborda las funciones clave de los controladores de torre, especialistas en aproximación y salida de TRACON, y ...

Conquer the Air Traffic Control Profession: Your Concise Guide to a Career Managing Aircraft Movement on the Ground and in the Air is an essential resource for those aspiring to enter the high-stakes world of air traffic control. This guide provides an overview of the profession, detailing the critical role air traffic controllers play in ensuring flight safety and efficiency. Readers will explore the responsibilities of tower controllers, TRACON approach and departure specialists, and en route controllers who manage aircraft between airports. The book delves into the tools of the trade, ...