Download or read book A is for Airplane written by Mary Ann McCabe Riehle and published by Sleeping Bear Press. This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that helicopters can fly forward, backward, and side-to-side? Or that the wingspan of a jumbo jet is almost twice as long as the distance of the Wright Brothers' first flight? Since recorded time, man has looked to the sky and dreamed of ways to fly there. A is for Airplane: An Aviation Alphabet celebrates the roots, inventions, and spirit of the science of flight. Young readers will learn about famous events such as the Spirit of St. Louis's nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean and the launch of Columbia STS-1 (the first space shuttle), as well as meet courageous aviators who broke barriers in the air and on Earth like the Tuskegee Airmen and Amelia Earhart. Aircraft of all kinds, including giant airships, wind-dependent gliders, and awe-inspiring F-16s, are depicted in spectacular artwork. The glory of flight is brought to stunning life.As a teacher, parent, and published author Mary Ann McCabe Riehle has encouraged young students and adults to follow their dreams and tell their stories. A is for Aviation is her third children's book. A featured author and speaker at several reading and writing conferences, Mary Ann lives in Dexter, Michigan. David Craig is an avid history buff and his remarkable skill at depicting historical events and people has led to diverse projects including collector's plates and a millennial champagne label. His children's book, First to Fly, the story of the Wright Brothers, won the inaugural James Madison Book Award. David lives in Mississauga, Ontario.
Download or read book THE A B C OF AVIATION written by Captain VICTOR W. PAGE and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Alis the Aviator written by Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2023-10-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Come along on an aviation journey with Alis! This spunky female guide will take you through an ABC of planes in this picture book featuring gorgeous cut-paper art. An A to Z of planes past and present, this book has stunning cut-paper art and a cute-as-a-button guide named Alis. Named for Dr. Alis B. Kennedy, likely one of the first Indigenous women to obtain a commercial pilot licence with land and sea ratings in Canada, Alis will take you on an aviation tour from the Avro Arrow to the Zeppelin and everything in between. Meticulously researched and uniquely crafted, this is a one-of-a-kind book that will delight aviation fans big and little.
Download or read book United Airlines written by Simon Forty and published by Wow Toys. This book was released on 1997 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: United Airlines has a route network serving the US and 30 other countries worldwide. This concise and authoritative reference covers United Airlines' history, current operations, fleet configuration, and much more. Illustrations and photographs throughout, many in color.
Download or read book Light Aircraft Recognition written by Peter R. March and published by Wow Toys. This book was released on 1997-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide to recognition of light aircraft is the perfect companion to Plymouth Press' award-winning Guide to Airport Airplanes. Peter March gives all the information that spotters will need to identify the small prop planes and helicopters commonly seen on airport runways...and in local skies.
Download or read book The Jet Alphabet Book written by Jerry Pallotta and published by Charlesbridge Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An alphabet book presenting unusual facts about a variety of jet planes, from the Airocomet to the Zephyr.
Download or read book ABC The Alphabet from the Sky written by Benedikt Gross and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-09-13 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the alphabet from a bird's-eye view! Geographer and designer duo Benedikt Gross and Joey Lee have taken the alphabet to new heights—literally! Using satellite imagery and computer technology, the pair has discovered "accidental letters" all over the world: in roads, rivers, buildings, lakes, and more. Take a journey around the Earth in 26 letters with this special book. “A delightful anytime book with hours of entertainment”—Booklist
Download or read book Flying Over Delmarva written by Joanne Guifoil and published by . This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 365 Aircraft You Must Fly written by Robert F. Dorr and published by Zenith Press. This book was released on 2015-07-07 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating, entertaining, and amusing plane-by-plane journey through aviation history. Aviation has come a long way since the Wright Brothers built their glider in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, in 1903. From among the thousands of different types of military and commercial aircraft constructed over the past 100 years , aviation expert Robert F. Dorr profiles the most important, fascinating, and famous aircraft ever made. Your opinions might differ, but you wouldn't want to miss out on the planes Dorr identifies as flights of a lifetime. The book covers 365 of the most iconic aircraft in world history that enthusiasts, serious-minded hobbyists, and casual fans would love to fly if given the chance. Clear photography, historical context, and specs get you as close as possible to these planes without setting foot in a hangar. While covering every era of aviation history, many of the planes in 365 Aircraft You Must Fly were flown during World War II, a time unmatched in aviation for its technological advances, romance, and clarity of purpose. During this golden age of flying, propellers gave way to jet engines, and the "Greatest Generation" fought gallantly in them. Explore the history, thrills, and joy of flying the world's most amazing 365 aircraft.
Download or read book Aircraft Finance written by Bijan Vasigh and published by J. Ross Publishing. This book was released on 2012-06-15 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title presents a flexible valuation and decision-making tool for financial planners, airlines, lease companies, bankers, insurance companies, and aircraft manufacturers.
Download or read book ABCs on Wings written by Ramon Olivera and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-07-21 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The alphabet takes flight in this vividly illustrated picture book of aviation from A to Z! From A is for ace to Z is for zeppelin, this original alphabet book presents the ABCs through the amazing world of aviation. Get to know biplanes, carriers, gliders, jets, and many more vehicles of flight in this book filled with bold, graphic illustrations that soar off the pages!
Download or read book American Airlines written by Simon Forty and published by Wow Toys. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Founded in the 1930s, American is one of the world's largest airlines. This book covers the history of this airline from its humble beginnings to its current standing as one of the industry's most important carriers. Forty provides information on current operations and the types of aircraft flown by American, as well as route information and much more. Fully illustrated, with many pictures in color.
Download or read book Air Traffic Control Handbook written by David J Smith and published by Haynes Publishing UK. This book was released on 2010-04-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reincarnation of the Air Band Radio Handbook, an essential reference book first published over 20 years ago and a stronger seller throughout its eight editions. The new title reflects not just the extent of overhaul and updating that has occurred for this new version, but also the fact that a larger proportion of the audience these days comprises air traffic controllers themselves (both trainees and fully qualified) as well as the traditional air band listening enthusiast. The expert author's accessible and comprehensive text explains the intricacies of air traffic control and its jargon, enabling the reader to locate and interpret what is actually going on in the airways overhead.
Download or read book English for Aviation written by Sue Ellis and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Flight to Success Be the Captain of Your Life written by Karlene Petitt and published by . This book was released on 2015-01-30 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspiration, motivation and lessons learned... Flight to Success is the author's journey through eight airlines, seven type ratings, two master's degrees, and motherhood. Intertwined with her stories are those of others who share their successes, failures, losses, fears, hopes and dreams. They have all learned from their experiences. What drives people to phenomenal success? The secret correlates with many aspects of flight. If you apply these tips to your everyday life there will be nothing you cannot accomplish. Life is about choice. The choice now, is to open your mind and heart and begin to dream. This inspirational, motivational memoir will take you on a journey through the author's life, to assist you with yours. How did she do it? Why didn't she quit? Where did she find the time, courage, stamina, and strength to persevere during the most challenging times? The answers to these questions and many more will be answered.
Download or read book Military Friends ABC written by and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-16 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exciting picture book that teaches children ABCs and NATO phonetic alphabet using military vehicles, ships and aircraft.All five U.S. service branches are featured against stunning backgrounds.Spectacular artwork illustrates action-packed rhyming couplets.
Download or read book Air Traffic Control written by G. R. Duke and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
