Author : Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 24,75 MB
Release : 2021-10-15
Category :
ISBN : 9781940603186
The aviator's complete guide to flying in the Bahamas, with detailed information about 57 general aviation airports.
Author : Carole Hopson
Publisher : Jet Black Press
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 26,66 MB
Release : 2021-06-15
Category :
ISBN : 9781735511177
A Pair of Wings is a novel based on the life of pioneer aviatrix Bessie Coleman. Arriving in Chicago in 1915 from Waxahachie, Texas, Coleman is among the first wave of African Americans to take part in the Great Migration, the largest movement of Black people fleeing the oppression of the agricultural South for greater freedom and the promise of jobs in the industrialized North. Because no one in the United States will teach an African American woman to fly, Coleman learns to speak French and travels to France where she learns from some of the best flyers and designers of Great War aeroplanes. After her initial training she is awarded the French civilian aeronautic brevet, which entitles her to pilot a plane anywhere in the world. As the 1920s progress, both aviation and the Great Migration continue in parallel, and Coleman becomes the only woman in the world to contribute to both. She returns to Europe a second time for training in aerobatic maneuvers. And just as Coleman translated deftly between French and English, once home she converts the aerial life-saving and death-dealing tactics of the dogfighters of the Great War into daring and graceful barnstorming performances that dazzle and amaze her audiences. Through her tenacity and resilience, this fearless woman overcame cultural, racial, and economic obstacles in order to learn to fly. A full century after her accomplishments, Bessie Coleman continues to inspire. Her story is brought to life by author and pilot Carole Hopson. It is Coleman's bold determination and courage that lifted an entire people, and Hopson as well, upon A Pair of Wings. In order to support others in the pursuit of their dreams of flight, Hopson has created the 100 Pairs of Wings Project, which aims to send one hundred Black women to flight school by 2035. Twenty percent of the proceeds from the sale of each book will support this cause.
Author : Margaret W. Lamb
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 17,69 MB
Release : 2015-07-31
Category :
ISBN : 9780986270642
Flying Colorado Mountain Weather is about reading clouds and flying mountain weather. Pilots will learn about: the joys and gravity of mountain winds; how to recognize and interpret various mountain clouds, such as unsteady lenticulars, rotors, K-H clouds, and little orphan anvils; lethal downdrafts on the windward side; how to fly mountain weather and turbulence.
Author : Stephen K. Cusick
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 561 pages
File Size : 15,42 MB
Release : 2017-05-12
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 125964183X
Up-To-Date Coverage of Every Aspect of Commercial Aviation Safety Completely revised edition to fully align with current U.S. and international regulations, this hands-on resource clearly explains the principles and practices of commercial aviation safety—from accident investigations to Safety Management Systems. Commercial Aviation Safety, Sixth Edition, delivers authoritative information on today's risk management on the ground and in the air. The book offers the latest procedures, flight technologies, and accident statistics. You will learn about new and evolving challenges, such as lasers, drones (unmanned aerial vehicles), cyberattacks, aircraft icing, and software bugs. Chapter outlines, review questions, and real-world incident examples are featured throughout. Coverage includes: • ICAO, FAA, EPA, TSA, and OSHA regulations • NTSB and ICAO accident investigation processes • Recording and reporting of safety data • U.S. and international aviation accident statistics • Accident causation models • The Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS) • Crew Resource Management (CRM) and Threat and Error Management (TEM) • Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) and Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) • Aircraft and air traffic control technologies and safety systems • Airport safety, including runway incursions • Aviation security, including the threats of intentional harm and terrorism • International and U.S. Aviation Safety Management Systems
Author : Crista Videriksen Worthy
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 15,77 MB
Release : 2021-11-08
Category : History
ISBN : 1467107565
Since the dawn of aviation, Idahoans have employed aircraft to carry people, groceries, mail, freight, and livestock over inhospitable terrain. Idaho's airstrips are the stuff of dreams, offering pilots, anglers, hikers, and river-rafters access to deep wilderness less than an hour from the city. Aerial firefighting was born--and is based--in Idaho. Flight instructors in Idaho prepared thousands of pilots to fight in World War II. As the birthplace of United Airlines, with its famed "friendly skies," Idaho is one of the country's most aviation-friendly states. Government officials, private landowners, and volunteers have worked together to create and then preserve an infrastructure of big-city, small-town, and backcountry airstrips that are the envy of pilots worldwide.
Author : Peter Belobaba
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 13,95 MB
Release : 2015-07-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1118881141
Extensively revised and updated edition of the bestselling textbook, provides an overview of recent global airline industry evolution and future challenges Examines the perspectives of the many stakeholders in the global airline industry, including airlines, airports, air traffic services, governments, labor unions, in addition to passengers Describes how these different players have contributed to the evolution of competition in the global airline industry, and the implications for its future evolution Includes many facets of the airline industry not covered elsewhere in any single book, for example, safety and security, labor relations and environmental impacts of aviation Highlights recent developments such as changing airline business models, growth of emerging airlines, plans for modernizing air traffic management, and opportunities offered by new information technologies for ticket distribution Provides detailed data on airline performance and economics updated through 2013
Author : PETER. WEBER
Publisher : Blue Balloon Books
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 18,52 MB
Release : 2021-08-24
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781955026048
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 26,42 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Airplanes
ISBN :
Author : Beverly Weintraub
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 49,69 MB
Release : 2021-12-15
Category : History
ISBN : 1493055127
On Feb. 2, 2019, the skies over Maynardville, Tennessee, filled with the roar of four F/A-18F Super Hornets streaking overhead in close formation. In each aircraft were two young female flyers, executing the first all-woman Missing Man Formation flyover in Navy history in memory of Captain Rosemary Mariner — groundbreaking Navy jet pilot, inspiring commander, determined and dedicated leader — whose drive to ensure the United States military had its choice of the best America had to offer, both men and women, broke down barriers and opened doors for female aviators wanting to serve their country. Selected for Navy flight training as an experiment in 1972, Mariner and her five fellow graduates from the inaugural group of female Naval Aviators racked up an impressive roster of achievements, and firsts: first woman to fly a tactical jet aircraft; first woman to command an aviation squadron; first female Hurricane Hunter; first pregnant Navy pilot; plaintiff in a federal lawsuit that overturned limits on women's ability to fulfill their military duty. Leading by example, and by confrontation when necessary, they challenged deep skepticism within the fleet and blazed a trail for female aviators wanting to serve their country equally with their male counterparts. This is the story of their struggles and triumphs as they earned their Wings of Gold, learned to fly increasingly sophisticated jet fighters and helicopters, mastered aircraft carrier landings, served at sea and reached heights of command that would have been unthinkable less than a generation before. And it is the story of the legacy they left behind, one for which the women performing the Navy’s first Missing Woman Flyover in Mariner’s memory owe a debt of gratitude.
Author : DK Eyewitness
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,45 MB
Release : 2024-12-24
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0593965647
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Caribbean will lead you straight to the best attractions this island paradise has to offer. Covering more than 130 Caribbean islands, this updated guide explores everything from Harrison's Cave in Barbados to Nelson's Dockyard in Antigua, as well as the most pristine beaches and the best islands for history, architecture, and hiking. Whether you travel via cruise or independently, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Caribbean is the ideal companion, providing insider tips such as the best places to dive, snorkel, sail, and play golf. Customized tour routes will lead you to the must-see sights like the Blue Mountains, Jamaican rum distilleries, and rain forests of Martinique. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Caribbean. Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. llustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums. Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. Area maps marked with sights. Detailed city maps include street finder indexes for easy navigation. Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Caribbean truly shows you this island region as no one else can. Series Overview: For more than two decades, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides have helped travelers experience the world through the history, art, architecture, and culture of their destinations. Expert travel writers and researchers provide independent editorial advice, recommendations, and reviews. With guidebooks to hundreds of places around the globe available in print and digital formats, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides show travelers how they can discover more. DK Eyewitness Travel Guides: the most maps, photographs, and illustrations of any guide.
