Aviation History

Aviation History
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Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0884872351
ISBN-13 : 9780884872351
Rating : 4/5 (51 Downloads)

Synopsis Aviation History by : Anne Marie Millbrooke

Aviation History is the most complete text on the history of aviation. It is an exciting full-color book that gives both new and experienced pilots a unique perspective on international aviation history. Each of the ten chapers is packed with information; containing over 950 photographs and color graphics. Aviation History explores the question *what was aviation* from its birth in Annonay, France, in 1783, to the exhilarating accomplishments in space. Through personal profiles, you are able to meet the people who made significant contributions to aviation. You will explore histroical evidence and see how historians use the artifacts of aviaiton to confirm what happened.

History of Aviation

History of Aviation
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Total Pages : 511
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ISBN-10 : OCLC:256352876
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Rating : 4/5 (76 Downloads)

Synopsis History of Aviation by : John William Ransom Taylor

"The full story of flight. 1500 illustrations"--Cover.

City of Flight

City of Flight
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Total Pages : 520
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ISBN-10 : STANFORD:36105040066768
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Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis City of Flight by : James J. Horgan

A History of Aviation Safety

A History of Aviation Safety
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Publisher : AuthorHouse
Total Pages : 400
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ISBN-10 : 9781467872010
ISBN-13 : 1467872016
Rating : 4/5 (10 Downloads)

Synopsis A History of Aviation Safety by : Ray Holanda

Wichita

Wichita
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ISBN-10 : 0981518206
ISBN-13 : 9780981518206
Rating : 4/5 (06 Downloads)

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This book commemorates Wichita's role as Air Capital of the World. It takes readers from the early birds and barnstormers to the pioneers and entrepreneurs who established dozens of aircraft and associated factories in the 1920s. The story continues with the founding of Cessna, Beechcraft and Stearman (which became Boeing Wichita, then Spirit AeroSystems) and the massive build-up during World War II. Robust post-war growth got another boost when Bill Lear came to town and launched the business jet revolution with his Learjet. Today Wichita remains at the center of global aviation design and manufacturing with Textron Aviation, Spirit AeroSystems, Bombardier Learjet, Airbus and many dozens of smaller aviation manufacturers, suppliers and support organizations.What made Wichita the Air Capital? Flat prairies resembled one enormous landing field. Southwesterly winds added extra thrust to get and stay aloft. Farming and small manufacturing provided a legion of imaginative, industrious problem-solvers. Local boosters latched onto and promoted anything that flew. The city's central location provided an ideal refueling stop for coast-to-coast airmail routes. And oil generated a class of savvy, starry-eyed entrepreneurs who both used aircraft and had money to invest. Wichita brought it all together. The people. The promise. The planes.On Sept. 2, 1911, Albin Longren became the first person to build and fly an airplane in Kansas. His pusher-type biplane lifted off from a hayfield with a four-gallon gas tank and "flight instruments" that consisted of a pocket watch and barometer. The first plane built in Wichita rolled out of production in 1917, when Clyde Cessna assembled his Comet. Wichita's first commercial aircraft, the Swallow, came from the E.M. Laird Airplane Co. in 1920. By 1928, Wichita was general aviation's manufacturing grand central, producing 120 airplanes a week - a quarter of all U.S. output. A Chamber of Commerce Air Capital logo contest celebrated the city's 16 aircraft manufacturers, six aircraft engine factories, 11 airports and dozen flying schools. Wichita produces more airplanes - almost 300,000 to date - and offers more skilled aviation workers than any other city. Aviation forms Wichita's heritage and future.

The Spirit of St. Louis

The Spirit of St. Louis
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 596
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ISBN-10 : 0743237056
ISBN-13 : 9780743237055
Rating : 4/5 (56 Downloads)

Synopsis The Spirit of St. Louis by : Charles A. Lindbergh

Lindbergh's own account of his historic transatlantic solo flight in 1927.

Picture History of Aviation on Long Island, 1908-1938

Picture History of Aviation on Long Island, 1908-1938
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Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
Total Pages : 192
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015019005175
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Rating : 4/5 (75 Downloads)

Synopsis Picture History of Aviation on Long Island, 1908-1938 by : George C. Dade

Over 300 rare photos, detailed captions recall exploits of Lindbergh, Curtiss, other pioneers, technological breakthroughs, endurance records, many aviation milestones. Introduction.

A History in the Making

A History in the Making
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Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages : 268
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ISBN-10 : 0070494487
ISBN-13 : 9780070494480
Rating : 4/5 (87 Downloads)

Synopsis A History in the Making by : Donald M. Pattillo

More like a roller coaster than a plane, the general aviation business has soared, plunged, and risen again since its romantic takeoff in the Lindbergh era. This engaging closeup on the history and future of the general aviation industry will fascinate pilots, business aviation professionals, historians, and aviation enthusiasts of every ilk. 36 illustrations.

Mastering The Sky

Mastering The Sky
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Publisher : Da Capo Press
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1885119682
ISBN-13 : 9781885119681
Rating : 4/5 (82 Downloads)

Synopsis Mastering The Sky by : James P. Harrison

Here, James P. Harrison has chronicled mankind's determination to fly, with accounts of various devices and machines throughout the centuries.

Moments in Aviation History

Moments in Aviation History
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ISBN-10 : 1792332645
ISBN-13 : 9781792332647
Rating : 4/5 (45 Downloads)

Synopsis Moments in Aviation History by : Michael Strasser