Air Craft

Filled with spells, rituals, meditations, and correspondences, this impressive entry in the Elements of Witchcraft series strengthens your connection to the element of air. Astrea Taylor presents amazing methods for activating the air energy within you and raising your practice to new heights. Enhance your spiritual practice with a deeper awareness of the magic of words, incense, wind, sounds, and aromas. With captivating insights on air deities, animal guides, sacred sites, herbs, crystals, and more, Air Magic empowers you to harness the element of air and take flight.

A history of the Royal Navy’s FAA since 1945, featuring a survey of the aircraft flown, the conflicts fought, and the daily life of those in service. The RAF’s continuing role in the projection of air power in the defence of the United Kingdom and its overseas interests since the end of the Second World War is well known. However, the same cannot always be said about the Royal Navy’s Fleet Air Arm (FAA).

Since their introduction, aircraft have become a key aspect of any conflict between nations. Aircraft are used to provide reconnaissance, transportation, airborne radar, electronic jamming, air-to-air combat and of course ground attack. Ground attack is performed by a range of aircraft types encompassing strategic (bombers), tactical bombers (fighter-bombers) and helicopters. Ground attack weapons launched from these aircraft include guided and unguided bombs, rockets, guided missiles, ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and cannon fire. Ground targets include enemy AFV’s, artillery ...

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.

On a moonless night in January 1991, a dozen US aircraft appeared in the skies over Baghdad. To the Iraqi air defenses, the planes seemed to come from nowhere. Each aircraft was more than 60 feet in length and with a wingspan of 40 feet, yet its radar footprint was the size of a ball bearing. Here was the first extensive combat application of Stealth technology. And it was devastating.

A gripping true-life thriller about the first US submarine to sink a Japanese aircraft carrier—and the sub’s tragic twist of fate In 1939 off the New England coast, the submarine USS Squalus accidentally sinks to the bottom of the sea during a training exercise, killing half her crew. Coming...

This book provides young listeners with exciting information on the most modern US military aircraft.

Embark on a fascinating journey into the world of aviation with this comprehensive guide that unveils the intricacies of aircraft design principles and the art of piloting. Whether you’re an aspiring pilot, an aviation enthusiast, or a professional in the field, this audiobook provides an in-depth look at the science and technology that make flight possible. Aircraft Design Principles form the foundation of every successful flight, and this audiobook takes you through the evolution of these concepts, from the earliest days of aviation to the cutting-edge innovations of today.

Joe Karcher takes the reader on an adventure into the 1950's when the aerospace industry was racing toward the heavens. After his tour of duty with the United States Coast Guard, he lands back in his home state of Ohio testing the electronics on some of the finest aircraft of the time. While pursuing his dream of becoming an aerospace engineer his career takes an unexpected turn into the world of labor relations. His love of airplanes and engineering is only superseded by his enduring stories about the often funny and sometimes tragic life and times of engineers and union workers who ...

Having flown an astonishing 400 different aircraft, as a licensed Category 1 test pilot and flight test instructor for both airplanes and helicopters, Chris Taylor is arguably one of the best qualified and widely experienced test pilots working today anywhere in the world. After obtaining his private pilot’s license at the age of 17, Chris began his service flying career with the Royal Navy. He flew Wasp and Lynx helicopters from warships around the world under all kinds of circumstances.

En este éxito de la Biblioteca Aeronáutica se abarcan todos los sistemas de la aeronave, su principio de funcionamiento ante operaciones normales de vuelo. Una detallada guía práctica para todo aquel piloto que inicie su recorrido por el mundo Airbus, o bien, un entretenido manual aeronáutico para todo aquel aficionado a la aviación que disfruta del estudio de los sistemas de un avión tan completo y avanzado como el A320. Una guía aeronáutica profesional que lleva el estudio de los sistemas de un avión a otro nivel.

FROM PATENT WARS TO BACKYARD RUNWAYS At the dawn of the 20th century, powered flight was no longer a dream—it was a battlefield. Wings of Wood and Wire sweeps you into the high-stakes drama of early aviation, where Orville and Wilbur Wright’s hard-won patent clashed with Glenn Curtiss’s daring innovations, igniting courtroom battles that slowed American progress while Europe soared ahead. In the midst of lawsuits and rivalries, a new breed of aviator emerged—not the government-funded elite, but ordinary men and women determined to take to the skies on their own terms. THE WORLD’S ...

What defended the US after the attack on Pearl Harbor, defeated the Soviet Union in the Cold War, and is an essential tool in the fight against terror? Aircraft carriers. For 70 years, these ships remained a little-understood cornerstone of American power. In his latest book, On Wave and Wing, Barrett Tillman sheds light on the history of these floating leviathans and offers a nuanced analysis of the largest man-made vessel in the history of the world.

Mike Busch on Airplane Ownership is the much-awaited sequel to his previous books Manifesto and Engines. In this two-volume set, Busch distills his wisdom from his more than 50 years as an aircraft owner. He brings his refreshingly commonsense and often outside-the-box approach to every aspect of owning and operating a general aviation aircraft.

I didn't believe in time travel or teleportation until it happened to me. I'm Bruce Gernon, and I flew through the heart of the Bermuda Triangle before I'd even heard the term. Skeptics have dismissed the Triangle as a nonmystery, but they weren't in my airplane when the fog surrounded my craft and I leapt ahead 100 miles. I documented what happened and memorized every detail of that flight. Now, I'm ready to explain that there is no Bermuda Triangle!

Caroline Johnson was an unlikely aviator candidate. A tall blonde debutante from Colorado, she could have just as easily gone into fashion or filmmaking, and yet she went on to become an F/A-18 Super Hornet Weapons System Operator. She was one of the first women to fly a combat mission over Iraq since 2011, and she was the first woman to drop bombs on ISIS. Jet Girl tells the remarkable story of the women fighting at the forefront in a military system that allows them to reach the highest peaks and yet is in many respects still a fraternity.

Details hands-on techniques, spells, and rituals paired with personal stories from the author’s decades of magical practice Presents teachings on working with each element in different ways--such as divination, communication, healing, protection, manifestation, and enchantment ...

"Conquer the Multi-Engine Rating Knowledge Test: A Pilot’s Guide to Flying Multi-Engine Aircraft" is a comprehensive study guide designed to help pilots master the knowledge required for the multi-engine rating. This book covers essential topics such as multi-engine aerodynamics, performance planning, weight and balance, and emergency procedures. Detailed explanations of critical engine concepts, V-speeds, and asymmetric thrust provide a deep understanding of the unique challenges that come with flying multi-engine aircraft. Additionally, the guide includes practical tips on managing ...

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, ...

Militaries need fast and powerful machines in the air. Fighter jets, cargo planes, and other amazing aircraft zoom over land and water to get the job done!