Author : Bharat Kumar
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 770 pages
File Size : 18,45 MB
Release : 2005-01-12
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0071396063
Annotation. An A-Z compilation of terms, definitions, and illustrations from the general aviation, commercial airline, and military sectors. It can be used as a dictionary, reference, or learning tool.
Author : Dale Crane
Publisher : Aviation Supplies & Academics
Page : 773 pages
File Size : 33,3 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781560278641
An updated reference for aviation industry professionals provides comprehensive coverage of more than 10,000 terms, phrases and acronyms as well as helpful appendices that contain the periodic table, the phonetic alphabet and Morse code. Original.
Author : Terry Stafford
Publisher : Quickstudy Reference Guides
Page : 6 pages
File Size : 47,83 MB
Release : 2019-11
Category :
ISBN : 9781423242567
Flying and operating an aircraft is a massive responsibility done so under regulation that requires unique training, knowledge and skills that all start with an understanding of very specific terminology, abbreviations and acronyms. The essentials are included in this 6 page laminated guide written succinctly and organized alphabetically so you can find terms, illustrations and diagrams faster than any other source. Designed for easy storage and durability this guide will be your copilot for years to come whether you are entering flight school or as a seasoned pilot who would like a well-rounded quick refresher. Also perfect reading material for curious passengers. 6 page laminated guide includes: Essential terms with definitions from A to Z Illustrations and diagrams
Author : Dale Crane
Publisher : Aviation Supplies & Academics
Page : 832 pages
File Size : 34,23 MB
Release : 2020-11-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781644250563
Dale Crane's ultimate reference book contains more than 12,000 accurate, aviation-specific terms and definitions, updating and gathering all the terms in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, glossaries from FAA handbooks, advisory circulars and manuals, the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) and Pilot/Controller Glossary, as well as definitions not found in government publications. Nearly 500 illustrations further define and aid visual recognition of the terms, and useful tables and lists are included in appendices. In an industry of acronyms and technical language, this comprehensive dictionary is an essential reference book for anyone involved with aviation and/or space organizations--administrators, pilots, maintenance technicians, drone operators, colleges and universities, air traffic controllers, manufacturers, engineers, government agencies, airlines, and corporate flight departments, as well as newcomers to the industry, and those who speak English as a second language. The ASA Dictionary of Aeronautical Terms, now in its Seventh Edition, is a vital reference tool that belongs on every aviation bookshelf.
Author : United States. Joint Chiefs of Staff
Publisher :
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 11,11 MB
Release : 1979
Category : Military art and science
ISBN :
Author : United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Scientific and Technical Information Division
Publisher :
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 36,93 MB
Release : 1965
Category : Aeronautics
ISBN :
Brief definitions "intended to be as clear as possible to the non-expert, but accuracy has not been compromised for the sake of readability. Mathematics has been used where necessary to avoid ambiguity."--Intro. Published 1965.
Author : David Jones
Publisher :
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 24,4 MB
Release : 2019-06-17
Category :
ISBN : 9781933189710
Author : Tony Atkins
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 50,36 MB
Release : 2013-04-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0191044962
A Dictionary of Mechanical Engineering is one of the latest additions to the market leading Oxford Paperback Reference series. In over 8,500 clear and concise A to Z entries, it provides definitions and explanations for mechanical engineering terms in the core areas of design, stress analysis, dynamics and vibrations, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics. Topics covered include heat transfer, combustion, control, lubrication, robotics, instrumentation, and measurement. Where relevant, the dictionary also touches on related subject areas such as acoustics, bioengineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, aeronautical engineering, environmental engineering, and materials science. Useful entry-level web links are listed and regularly updated on a dedicated companion website to expand the coverage of the dictionary. Cross-referenced and including many line drawings, this excellent new volume is the most comprehensive and authoritative dictionary of its kind. It is an essential reference for students of mechanical engineering and for anyone with an interest in the subject.
Author : Bill Gunston
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 32,10 MB
Release : 2011-02-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780521279673
The Cambridge Aerospace Dictionary is an authoritative and accessible reference useful to scholars and enthusiasts alike. This dictionary is an essential tool for professionals involved in the aerospace industry and flight, and for anyone who must read and understand the technical literature of the aerospace industry and about specific air and space craft. It is also an ideal reference for engineering and physics students encountering a subject replete with technical jargon and acronyms. Bill Gunston, one of the most widely read and respected aviation writers, has added more than 5,000 new terms and acronyms to this carefully updated volume. Terms used in the dictionary reflect the diverse and international nature of the aerospace industry and include brief explanations of aerospace materials and organizations. Gunston has scrupulously avoided terms specific to manufacturers, airlines, and armed forces in an effort to encourage clear communication and understanding among professionals.
Author : Thomas R. Yechout
Publisher : AIAA
Page : 666 pages
File Size : 14,18 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Aerodynamics
ISBN : 9781600860782
Based on a 15-year successful approach to teaching aircraft flight mechanics at the US Air Force Academy, this text explains the concepts and derivations of equations for aircraft flight mechanics. It covers aircraft performance, static stability, aircraft dynamics stability and feedback control.
