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 | Tiny Broadwick(Paperback)North Carolina was the site of the first powered aeroplane flight by the Wright brothers in 1903. Only ten years later, the state could also claim the first parachute jump by a woman, Tiny Broadwick. This fascinating biography follows Tiny as she joins a carnival and travels the entire country parachuting from aeroplanes and hot air balloons.
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 | Now Solo(Hardback)In 1998, Jennifer Murray - 60-year-old businesswoman, artist, housewife and mother of three - became the first woman to pilot a helicopter around the world in a record breaking-solo flight. This book documents Jennifer's epic journey.
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 | Now Solo(Paperback)In 1999, Jennifer Murray - businesswoman, artist, housewife and mother of three - became the first woman to pilot a helicopter around the world, in a record breaking solo flight. Escorted by Colin Bodill, world microlight champion, she single-handedly chartered the helicopter across the globe.
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 | The Powder Puff Derby of 1929(Paperback)A thrilling narrative, this is the unforgettable true story of the 1929 air race that legitimized female pilots. Jessen tells the stories of the first women pilots, gutsy and colorful adventurers who fought for the right to become part of the male-dominated world of aviation. Photos.
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| Skydiving(Hardback)Learn about the practice of skydiving and why people like to do it.
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| Warbirds Over Wanaka: The Official Record of the 2008 Airshow(Paperback)Spectacular aircraft and military equipment showcased in one of the world's largest and most important historical airshows. Enthusiasts and historic aircraft come from all over the world to turn quiet Wanaka from a small tourist destination in the lower South Island to the centre of the Warbird world for 4 days every second Easter. Amazing aerial displays from some of....
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| Flying the Edge: Operation at the Threshold of Optimum Performance(Hardback)Designed to help pilots at all levels of experience, this book concentrates on the full utilization of an aircraft's safe flight parameters. In particular, it covers the topics of low-speed flight during take-off and landing, and essential performance problems encountered in normal flying.
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 | Base 66: A Story of Fear, Fun, and Freefall(Paperback)A true account of three young skydivers and their quest for membership in the most select extreme sports club on earth: The Base club. In order to become a full-fledged member, Jevto Dedijer, Bernard Poirier, and Scott Elder had to parachute from the top of a building, an antenna tower, a bridge and a cliff, and survive to tell the....
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 | Kites for Everyone: How to Make and Fly Them(Paperback / softback)Easy-to-follow illustrated instructions show how to create more than 50 awesome, airborne objects -- everything from simple bag kites to Vietnamese, Snake, Dutch, Dragon, Bullet, Delta, and Flowform flyers.....
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| Paragliding: A Complete Guide(Paperback)A guide to paragliding which introduces the basic techniques and then provides information about training schools, equipment, the rules, weather, soaring, competition flying, and how to derive enjoyment from the sport.
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| Powder Puff Derby: Heroines of the Skies(Paperback)The period between the first and second world wars was a time of vast social change, much of it intimately linked with the spectacular technological advances of the day. This work explores the connection between the flying machines and women's liberation.
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| Navigation for Pilots(Paperback)'Navigation for Pilots' provides a complete study pack and practice questions for the subject of navigation as applicable to the current Joint European Airline Pilot's Licence whilst at the same time providing all the navigation basics needed by the trainee Private Pilot.
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| The Glider Pilot's Manual(Paperback)This is a detailed flying training manual for glider pilots. It is a complete manual for the beginner leading him/her through the flying training, giving enough technical information for the various Principles of Flight examinations which need to be passed and introducing basic soaring.
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| Microlight Pilot's Handbook(Paperback)The microlight aeroplane has brought flying within the reach of many. This updated handbook aims not only to prepare pilots for the PPL(A) Microlight examinations but also to teach them to fly safely and to develop understanding of meteorology, navigation, aerodynamics, and the legal dimension too.
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| Aviation Weather Handbook(Hardback)Presents weather theory, weather hazards, and weather flying skills used by aviators. This book covers "sight-reading" instruments; low ceilings and visibility, such as haze smog, dust, sand, smoke and ash; turbulence; icing and cold weather specialties; thunderstorms; wind shear; and more.
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| Basic Aerobatics(Paperback)Presents a guide from national champions showing how to perform the maneuvers, and why the airplane behaves as it does.
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| Fundamentals of Flight(Hardback)An introduction to the science and engineering of heavier-than-air flight vehicles.
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 | Understanding Flying Weather(Paperback)Derek Piggott's introduction to meteorology for glider and light aeroplane pilots. In simple and accessible terms it explains how atmospheric phenomena can be used to improve flying performance and to make flying both economical and enjoyable.
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| Los Blue Angels/The Blue Angels(Hardback)Describes the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels, including their planes, the formation and maneuvers of their air shows, and team member duties. Written in English and Spanish.
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| The Art of RAF Display Flying(Hardback)A photographic history book, which looks at different aspects of RAF display flying. This book traces the history of such events from their early days.
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