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Aviation Books - click on the linked book title for more information or to order:

The Concorde Story by Christopher Orlebar 
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Hardcover - 168 pages (May 1997)

Osprey; ISBN: 1855326671

Concorde was the first commercially successful airliner capable of speeds greater than twice the speed of sound. A celebration of Concorde, this new edition looks in more detail at the French side of the story, and has been officially endorsed by British Airways.

Gliding by Derek Piggott MBE
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Paperback - 321 pages (February 1997)

This revised edition includes new material on such aspects of gliding as circuit procedures, turns, launches and gliding safety, as well as an additional chapter on emergency parachuting.

Beginning Gliding by Derek Piggott
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Paperback - 206 pages (31 October, 1995)

This has become the standard text for novice glider pilots and for their instructors. It provides an all-round picture of the sport, and is concerned not only with instructions but also with any difficulties and problems a newcomer may experience. The author explains clearly the techniques of gliding, how to learn them, and also how they should be taught. In particular, he stresses the importance of good communication between instructor and pupil. This edition contains the latest information concerning flying the circuit and learning to land, as well as a new chapter on winch launching.

Ballooning by Anthony Smith, Mark Wagner
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Hardcover - 192 pages (21 September, 1998)

Written by a ballooning expert, this book covers every aspect of ballooning: the history, science and techniques of balloon flight; the recent around-the-world record attempts; thrills, spills exploration and adventures; special shapes, singletons, airships and models; advertising and other commercial uses; locations, from the Sahara to Antarctica and manufacturers, clubs and useful addresses.

Instrument Flying by David Hoy
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Paperback - 255 pages (30 October, 1995)

Written for commercial pilots taking their Instrument Rating examinations. Amongst the topics covered are: principles of instrument flying; instrument flight rules; charts for instrument flight; instrument approaches; operational procedures; meteorology and instrument flight; instrument flight emergencies; aircraft performance; modern aircraft systems.