AVIATION BOOKS | PRIVATE AIRCRAFT, MILITARY PLANES
COMMERCIAL AIRLINER FACT AND PHOTO BOOKS

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From Metal to Airplane

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Flow Modulation and Fluid-Structure Interaction at Airplane Wings: Research Results
of the Collaborative Research Center Sfb 401 at Rwth Aachen, University of T

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Hypersonics Before the Shuttle: A Concise History of the X-15 Research Airplane

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Flight School: How to Fly Your Airplane Through All the Far/Jar Maneuvers

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The Bird Is on the Wing: Aerodynamics and the Progress of the American Airplane

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Charter Airlines Subtitled: Their Aircraft and Colours. Do you know which airline or type of aircraft will take you to your chosen destination? Travel around the globe with Charter Airlines to see the variety of aircraft and airlines that transport millions of passengers to far-off destinations. This volume will throw a new, different, and colorful light onto your future travel plans by highlighting airlines from Canada, North America, the UK, Switzerland, Italy, Egypt and other international destinations. Sftbd., 9'x 10 1/2', approx. 120 pgs., color ill.

1000 Military Aircraft in Color Aircraft from every country is represented in this largely illustrated book, perfect for enthusiasts, historians, and modelers. This thorough coverage includes a mix of old and new aircraft, and offers complete descriptions with dates of manufacture. Spiral bound., 8 1/2 x 11, 144 pgs., 1,000 color ill.

The World's Major Airlines Subtitled: And Their Aircraft. This vital enthusiast's reference covers more than 500 different airlines! Filled cover-to-cover with every airline that has more than five aircraft of more than 19 seats. Airlines are featured alphabetically under their respective nationality and include: a brief history, the total number of aircraft in the fleet (by type), illustrations of the airline logos, dates of incorporation, call signs, flight designator letters, details of route destinations, and aircraft and passenger miles flown annually. Essential for today\'s airline enthusiasts. Hdbd., 8 1/4'x 10 1/2', 302 pgs., 200 bw ill.

German Jet Aircraft 1939-1945 The world\'s first jet aircraft, the Heinkel He 178 took its first maiden flight in August 1939. This book examines all the developments, production and aircraft types of this leader in jet technology. Also covered: the Me 262, Ar 234, Ta 183, Ju 287, Ho 9 and others too numerous to mention. Hdbd., 8 1/2 x 11, 112 pgs., 80 b&w ill.

Scale Aircraft Modeling Starting with the very basics, the author guides you through the essential skills and techniques needed to build a scale model aircraft to be proud of. Concentrating on the construction of plastic kits in the popular scales, Scale Aircraft Modelling also looks at how to improve your model or create a different version by using specially manufactured components in plastic, resin and metal. Topics include: Tools Construction tips Painting tips Biplane rigging Detailing Airliner modelling Weathering Advanced techniques Using resin and vac-form parts Health and safety

RAF & RCAF Aircraft Nose Art in World War II Military aircraft decorated with gaudy personalized artwork, usually of the ribald and risqu 233 variety, are generally associated with American bombers and fighters, most of which flew by day. In contrast, those of their allies in the RAF and RCAF, especially the nocturnal bombers, are usually perceived as being sober and dull. That this was far from being the case is revealed in this photographic study which shows that the men who flew aircraft wearing roundels could be just as imaginative in decorating their machines. The results were as varied as the skills of the mostly untrained artists, who used all manner of sources as their inspiration, but especially pinup pictures by Vargas and Petty. The author not only shows the finished nose (and tail) art of many aircraft, but also pays tribute to many of their crews. To do so he has enlisted the aid of a number of the men responsible for painting the aircraft, as well as the assistance of Walt Disney studios-and the model who was the original 'Petty Girl'. This work includes hundreds of close-up pictures of artwork on many different types of aircraft: Lancaster, Halifax, Mosquito, Beaufighter, Spitfire and Hurricane among them-in many cases accompanied by the story of the aircraft and crew as well. Detailed color artwork by the author and Jon Field show many of these emblems and the rest of the aircraft markings.

Boeing 777: The Technological Marvel Get the details on one of the most significant passenger aircraft ever developed--the Boeing 777. The 777 is the world's largest and fastest twin-engined aircraft, and it was designed and preassembled entirely using digital technology. Such advancements ensured that the 777 would have a profound effect on Boeing and on the aerospace industry. Color photography covers all four variants of the plane, and includes assembly line and in-flight shots. Special coverage is given to the plane_s engines, cabin, cockpit, and fly-by-wire flight controls. Paperback, 8 x 8-3/4, 128 p, 80 color, 40 bw.

Spitfire in Combat The Supermarine Spitfire is probably the most famous fighter aircraft of all time, with a distinctive shape and sound that mark it out from most other aircraft of the World War II period. Alfred Price employs first-hand accounts to evoke a series of snapshots of the Spitfire, showing what it was really like to fly this legendary aircraft in combat. From the biplane era of the 1930s to the Jet Age of the 1950s the Spitfire, through continuous adaptation and development, proved itself the equal of any of its competitors, whether friend or foe. The author explores important aspects of the Spitfire's evolution, from the specially modified 'speed' Spitfire of 1938 to the history of the top scoring Spitfire, EN398, and the postwar Spitfire PR19 recce missions over China.

The Last of the Phantoms The Mach 2 F-4 Phantom is probably one of the best known of the RAF 146s postwar jet fighter aircraft. The British Government bought the US export model F-4M (RAF designation FGR Mk 2) as the successor to the ageing Hawker Hunter and the first Phantom aircraft were handed over in 1968. Between 1969 and 1992, fourteen RAF squadrons operated the Phantom in the ground-attack and air defense roles, playing vital roles in NATO against potential Soviet and Warsaw Pact aggressors. Nos. 56 and 74 Squadrons relinquished the last aircraft of the type in late 1992, marking the end of the Phantom era. Ian Black flew the Phantom with the RAF in the demanding low-level air defense role during the 1980s, while simultaneously amassing an incredible color photographic record of the aircraft. A selection of his stunning images graces the pages of this book. As both a former Phantom pilot and an accomplished photographer, Ian brings a level of authority to this book that would be difficult to achieve for someone who has not had suchhands on experience of this brute of an aircraft. Concentrating on the Phantom 146s final years of RAF service during the late 1980s and early 1990s, The Last of the Phantoms features the author\'s own graphic first hand accounts and anecdotal material drawn from other ex-Phantom aircrew, supported by some truly fantastic color air-to-air photography.

Airlines of the Orient This book celebrates, with vivid color photography, the airlines and aircraft that transport travelers to, from, and within the Orient. From the long-haul giants that traverse the Himalayan heights and vast Pacific Ocean to busy commuter regional jets, these aircraft allow millions to explore Eastern lands that were once remote and mysterious. Sftbd., 9 x 10 1/2, 112 pgs., color ill.

Performance of Light Aircraft Pilots, aviation students, kitplane builders, aircraft fleet operators, and aeronautical engineers can all determine how their propeller airplanes will perform, under any conditions, by using the step-by-step bootstrap approach introduced in this book. Using the bootstrap approach and other calculation aids explained in simple terms, this book will let you accurately predict your airplane\'s V speeds as well as its rates or angles of climb or descent at any air speed, any weight, any density altitude, wings banked or wings level, full or partial throttle. An in-depth understanding of the performance of light aircraft. Sftbd., 6'x 9', 476 pgs.

Vintage Aircraft Nose Art Here is an unprecendented collection of the unique art that graced military aircraft in World War II and the Korean War. Applied by amateurs or professional artists like Vargas and Brinkman, the art typically featured alluring women whose charms belied the deadly cargo the crew hoped to deliver to its targets. Hundreds of examples are shown in a combination of archival photos from the wars and current photos of artwork in museum collections. Fully captioned with aircraft type and unit assignment. Softbound, 10 1/2' x 12', 208 pages, b&w and color illustrations throughout

McDonnell Douglas MD-11: A Long Beach Swansong Increasing consolidation in the international aviation industry has lead to the loss of yet another famous name when in early 2001, the last of the McDonnell Douglas MD-11s was rolled out. This title is a fitting tribute to the last of a long and famous line of aircraft to carry the McDonnell Douglas name. The MD-11 was a follow-on to the DC-10 and proved less successful in terms of numbers produced. However, it has seen service with many airlines and is entering a second phase as a pure freighter conversion. This Aerofax volume details every aircraft and operator. Almost all of the illustrations are full color and show a wide range of schemes and operators.

Lockhead L-1011 Tristar Subtitled: AirlinerTech, Volume 8. This new volume describes the turbofan Tri-Star in incredible detail. Safety features and the aircraft_s advanced systems are explained and illustrated. Sftbd., 8 1/2 x 11 , color ill.