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Paperback. Condición: Good. The Horten Ho airplane was made in Nazi Germany during WWII. Germany needed a new weapon, and hoped this experimental aircraft would help them win the war. The Horten Ho would have been a fighter jet with incredible speed, but it did not fly as planned. Learn about the Smithsonian Institution's efforts to restore this fascinating historical artifact and the challenges they faced during the restoration process. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds reading skills while engaging students' curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Packed with factoids and informative sidebars, it features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for use in a makerspace and teaches students every step of the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Discover engineering innovations that solve real-world problems with content that touches on all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math.…

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Condición: Good. Aircraft of World War II details the design and specifications of 75 of the most important warplanes used during the conflict, from the venerable Fairey Swordfish biplane, through legendary aircraft such as the Supermarine Spitfire and Douglas C-47 Dakota, to the Messerschmitt Me-262, the first operational jet fighter. Presenting the information in an innovative format, the book features three-view colour artworks of each aircraft along with informed text giving a detailed account of the aircraft?s development. Examining each featured aircraft over two spreads, full technical information is provided for each type, including maximum speed, range and powerplant. Arranged by country, expertly written and attractively presented, Aircraft of World War II is an accessible guide for any aviation enthusiast.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. Illustrated with outstanding color profile artworks, Allied Aircraft of World War I is the definitive study of the aircraft of all Allied powers from 1939 to 1945. Arranged in two parts Allied Fighters and Allied Bombers and then by theater of war, the book describes in depth the various aircraft for different nations, from the RAF to USAF, from Soviet to the Brazilian Air Forces and many more.Featuring aircraft that served from Australia to the Aleutians, from the French border to Okinawa, more than 400 cooler artworks illustrate both the famous and the lesser-known aircraft (fighters, bombers, transports and reconnaissance) from a large array of services and nations. Types featured include the With information boxes accompanying the artworks, Allied Aircraft of World War I is an excellent reference work for modelers and any enthusiast with an interest in the history of World War I.REVIEWS This book has much to offer in its text and in some of the better artwork and informative information tables Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. This book contains 27 new case studies. What do we learn when an airplane crashes? Taken from the richest source of flying information - exhaustive flight safety investigations - this updated book examines more than 40 accidents/incidents involving airline and general aviation flights. By thoroughly dissecting what happened and why, aviation safety expert Shari Stamford Krause offers tremendous insights and techniques for pilots, air traffic controllers, and managers alike. Designed for pilots of all ratings, aerospace enthusiasts, and aviation professionals, this exhaustively researched reference presents detailed analyses of major airline, regional, and general aviation accidents.You get the perspectives of pilots, crew members, and air traffic controllers - as well as NTSB findings and excerpts from flight recordings that reveal how crew members and other key players performed under extreme stress. With a wealth of new content, this revised edition features: new chapters on cockpit resource management, pilot judgment and decision-making, and spatial disorientation; new research and case studies covering runway incursions; 27 new case studies; updated facts and statistics; new illustrations; and more! Each part of this book details several different accidents or incidents, using illustrations and diagrams to give you a clear understanding of what happened. Krause reviews the lessons of each incident and their applications to the field. Learn from these probable causes: human factors; runway incursions; weather; mid-air collisions; and mechanical failure.…

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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. This book contains 27 new case studies. What do we learn when an airplane crashes? Taken from the richest source of flying information - exhaustive flight safety investigations - this updated book examines more than 40 accidents/incidents involving airline and general aviation flights. By thoroughly dissecting what happened and why, aviation safety expert Shari Stamford Krause offers tremendous insights and techniques for pilots, air traffic controllers, and managers alike. Designed for pilots of all ratings, aerospace enthusiasts, and aviation professionals, this exhaustively researched reference presents detailed analyses of major airline, regional, and general aviation accidents.You get the perspectives of pilots, crew members, and air traffic controllers - as well as NTSB findings and excerpts from flight recordings that reveal how crew members and other key players performed under extreme stress. With a wealth of new content, this revised edition features: new chapters on cockpit resource management, pilot judgment and decision-making, and spatial disorientation; new research and case studies covering runway incursions; 27 new case studies; updated facts and statistics; new illustrations; and more! Each part of this book details several different accidents or incidents, using illustrations and diagrams to give you a clear understanding of what happened. Krause reviews the lessons of each incident and their applications to the field. Learn from these probable causes: human factors; runway incursions; weather; mid-air collisions; and mechanical failure.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Discover some of the finest aircrafts ever made and understand the technological advancements that have spurred new innovations, from the Wright brothers to the modern era.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Discover some of the finest aircrafts ever made and understand the technological advancements that have spurred new innovations, from the Wright brothers to the modern era.

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Paperback. Condición: Good. Investigations into the causes of aircraft accidents have for decades focused on what happened and who did it - very rarely Why? It is the question Why? that David Beaty has addressed here, fighting the misnomer of 'pilot error' and propounding that the cause should be sought deeper inside human beings who make apparently simple human errors.…

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Hardback. Condición: Fair. A standard reference work on the U.S. sea services Contains valuable information on technological advances Unprecedented accuracy and reliability Packed with authoritative information, photographs, line drawings, maps and useful appendices, this timely guide describes the U.S.…

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Paperback. Condición: Good. Now that it's built, how well will it fly? "Flight Testing Homebuilt Aircraft" tells how to test such aircraft systematically and safely, with professional results. It defines flight testing as a four-phase step-by-step process of learning the limitations of an aircraft; defining and eliminating aircraft problems; and determining aircraft capability and optimum flying techniques - all with minimum risk to pilot and machine. With straightforward description and more than 80 illustrations, the book teaches builders to use this process to design thorough, safe flight tests customized to specific aircraft in specific testing environments. …

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