Scientific English
One need only spend a little time on a transit-oriented social-media page or reading the thoughts of urban-focused writers to detect a certain disdain toward the automobile, suburbia and the construction of road and freeway lanes. Such attitudes are not outliers, as any quick search of New Urbanist and pro-transit literature will reveal. It's quickly apparent that many transit advocates are more about transforming the driving public's behavior than figuring out how to efficiently move people around within our current constraints.
Transport Planning and Mobility in Urban East Africa
This book critically explores the relationship between mobility patterns, transport provision and urban development in East African cities.Bringing together contributions on the futures of mobility in urban East Africa, the chapters examine transport provision, mobility patterns, location-specific modes of transport and transformative factors for transport and mobility in the rapidly urbanising region. The book outlines different mobility needs to be addressed in transport planning to serve and shape the respective cities and examines the decision-making process in transport planning and the level of accountability to the public. The contributors show the dialectic between innovation in transport/mobility and urban development under rapid urbanisation and discusses how to practically integrate mobility and transport provision into urban development.This book will be of interest to scholars in urban planning, transport planning, transport geography, social sciences and African studies.
Boat Mechanical Systems Hb
The First Ever Guide for Optimizing Boat SystemsThis guide is invaluable for anyone designing or installing mechanical systems on a new boat, retrofitting an existing boat, or evaluating a boat's operating condition. Writing for designers, builders, owners, buyers, mechanics, surveyors, and insurers of sailboats, powerboats, and commercial vessels, Dave Gerr provides design and installation guidance for each major mechanical system plus pragmatic guidelines and real-world interpretations of American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) and European standards. No marine professional or serious boater should be without Boat Mechanical Systems Handbook. "Dave Gerr has a knack for breaking down the more esoteric concepts of naval architecture into language that's easily understood by the layman, which is one of the reasons why his writing often appears in the pages of SAIL. Another reason is his deep practical knowledge of the intricacies and subtleties of boat construction and systems, and the way they relate to each other. The subhead of Boat Mechanical Systems Handbook says it all--'how to design, install and recognize proper systems in boats.' Light reading this isn't, but if you're about to refit your boat or upgrade outdated systems, perhaps with some serious voyaging in mind, this book is a worthwhile investment. This is a unisex book, for both powerboaters and sailors; there's no mention of sailing rigs, but every other conceivable system is covered more or less exhaustively."--PETER NIELSEN, SAIL, November 2009Praise for Dave Gerr's previous books: The Elements of Boat Strength: "Certain books, because of their thoroughness, tend to become industry standards; such is the case with The Elements of Boat Strength."--Ocean NavigatorPropeller Handbook: "The best layman's guide we've ever read."--Practical Sailor"Gerr made a complicated topic understandable and put it into a handbook that is easy to use."--WoodenBoatThe Nature of Boats: "Offers, in a disarmingly charming fashion, a look at all aspects of what makes a boat work. If you are not nautically obsessed prior to reading this book, you most certainly will be afterward."--Sailing
Through Darkest Seas
A spell was cast over Graeme Cocks when he was summoned to coffee and cinnamon biscuitsat an unassuming house in Fremantle, Western Australia, in 1994. For the next 20 years, hecould not release himself from the grip of a little sailing ship called Duyfken - the Little Dove.Against all odds, a magnificent 16th century Dutch sailing ship was conceived andconstructed in the heart of the old port city of Fremantle. Hailed as the finest 'Age ofDiscovery' replica ship ever built, Duyfken was sailed on two momentous voyages across theworld's great oceans to Indonesia and then to Europe. And along the way, the old narrative ofthe first ship recorded in history to visit Australia was rewritten.Through Darkest Seas tells the previously untold story of the replica, from its genesis in theimagination of a Dutch immigrant, to the challenge of building a remarkable ship usingtraditional skills, and the people who built and sailed her.It is the complete inside account of these achievements which has never been told before.Graeme Cocks was there from the beginning and then he ran the project through its mostglorious and difficult years. The book documents the triumphant highs and tragic lows andthe incredible cast of personalities who shared the Duyfken dream.It is the first time this wonderful story has been told -a story of pain and hardship, of euphoric achievementsand of questioning the very reasons why the ship waseven built to begin with. Come aboard, for a journeyThrough Darkest Seas.
Maintenance Logbook - Twin Engine Installation
Keeping a Logbook for your twin marine diesel enginesystem has never been easier. This logbook has been specifically designed for twin engine installations in recreational and smaller vessels - sailboats, motorboats, canal boats and smaller workboats. This is a value-added Logbook - loaded with extras to make maintenance simple and save you money: 288 pages, including 144 pages for logbook entries50+ clear drawings of what to look for when inspecting components etc.checklist schedules for all parts of the marine diesel systemdetailed inventory - never misplace a serial number or model name ever again for all parts of the systemsummaries - keep important information in clear view, eg. impeller changes, oil changes etc.measurements - easy-to-use tables for diesel fuel weights, volumes, pressures etc.side tabs indicate each sectionside-by-side Port and Starboard inventory and checklistsfull indexThis Logbook is the companion to Marine Diesel Basics 1: see what to do before tackling any job - 300+ drawingseasy-to-follow explanations of all components - how they work, why they are important, what can do wrongclear illustrations showing how to choose, install and service all componentsfast track up the learning curve with these practical, in-depth guidessuitable would-be boatowners, students, crew, experienced sailors and marine mechanics
Through Darkest Seas
A spell was cast over Graeme Cocks when he was summoned to coffee and cinnamon biscuitsat an unassuming house in Fremantle, Western Australia, in 1994. For the next 20 years, hecould not release himself from the grip of a little sailing ship called Duyfken - the Little Dove.Against all odds, a magnificent 16th century Dutch sailing ship was conceived andconstructed in the heart of the old port city of Fremantle. Hailed as the finest 'Age ofDiscovery' replica ship ever built, Duyfken was sailed on two momentous voyages across theworld's great oceans to Indonesia and then to Europe. And along the way, the old narrative ofthe first ship recorded in history to visit Australia was rewritten.Through Darkest Seas tells the previously untold story of the replica, from its genesis in theimagination of a Dutch immigrant, to the challenge of building a remarkable ship usingtraditional skills, and the people who built and sailed her.It is the complete inside account of these achievements which has never been told before.Graeme Cocks was there from the beginning and then he ran the project through its mostglorious and difficult years. The book documents the triumphant highs and tragic lows andthe incredible cast of personalities who shared the Duyfken dream.It is the first time this wonderful story has been told -a story of pain and hardship, of euphoric achievementsand of questioning the very reasons why the ship waseven built to begin with. Come aboard, for a journeyThrough Darkest Seas.
Firefighting and Fire Safety Systems on Ships
This accessible reference introduces firefighting and fire safety systems on ships and is written in line with the IACS Classification Rules for Firefighting Systems. It covers the design, construction, use, and maintenance of firefighting and fire safety systems, with cross references to the American Bureau of Shipping rules and various Classification Society regulations which pertain to specific Classification Society rules.As such, this book: Focuses on basic principles in line with current practice Is aimed at non-specialists The book suits professional seafarers, students, and cadets, as well as leisure sailors and professionals involved in the logistics industry. It is also particularly useful for naval architects, ship designers, and engineers who need to interpret the Class rules when developing shipboard firefighting systems.
Air Transportation
Now in its 9th edition, Air Transportation: A Global Management Perspective by John G. Wensveen is a well-proven, accessible textbook that offers a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of air transport management.
Concise Guide to the Diamond DA40NG
This guide focuses on DA40NG equipped with the Austro diesel engine and G1000 avionics. Certificated pilots should find this guide useful for maintaining currency or when preparing for a flight review or aircraft checkout. Flight schools that use the DA40NG may find this guide useful for standardizing customer training and rental checkouts. The Aircraft Systems section provides concise descriptions of the DA40NG gathered from various Diamond publications into a one convenient location. Student pilots should find this section helpful when preparing for the oral exam portion of their private or commercial pilot practical test. The Flight Procedures describes techniques and profiles developed by the author based on dual instruction given in the DA40NG. The procedures are organized to follow Areas of Operation and Tasks found in the FAA Private Pilot and Commercial Pilot Airmen Certification Standards
Firefighting and Fire Safety Systems on Ships
This accessible reference introduces firefighting and fire safety systems on ships and is written in line with the IACS Classification Rules for Firefighting Systems. It covers the design, construction, use, and maintenance of firefighting and fire safety systems, with cross references to the American Bureau of Shipping rules and various Classification Society regulations which pertain to specific Classification Society rules.As such, this book: Focuses on basic principles in line with current practice Is aimed at non-specialists The book suits professional seafarers, students, and cadets, as well as leisure sailors and professionals involved in the logistics industry. It is also particularly useful for naval architects, ship designers, and engineers who need to interpret the Class rules when developing shipboard firefighting systems.
Maintenance Logbook - Twin Engine Installation
Keeping a Logbook for your twin marine diesel enginesystem has never been easier. This logbook has been specifically designed for twin engine installations in recreational and smaller vessels - sailboats, motorboats, canal boats and smaller workboats. This is a value-added Logbook - loaded with extras to make maintenance simple and save you money: 288 pages, including 144 pages for logbook entries50+ clear drawings of what to look for when inspecting components etc.checklist schedules for all parts of the marine diesel systemdetailed inventory - never misplace a serial number or model name ever again for all parts of the systemsummaries - keep important information in clear view, eg. impeller changes, oil changes etc.measurements - easy-to-use tables for diesel fuel weights, volumes, pressures etc.side tabs indicate each sectionside-by-side Port and Starboard inventory and checklistsfull indexThis Logbook is the companion to Marine Diesel Basics 1: see what to do before tackling any job - 300+ drawingseasy-to-follow explanations of all components - how they work, why they are important, what can do wrongclear illustrations showing how to choose, install and service all componentsfast track up the learning curve with these practical, in-depth guidessuitable would-be boatowners, students, crew, experienced sailors and marine mechanics
Concise Guide to the Diamond DA62
A quick reference to the features and specifications useful to DA62 owners and operators, this guide is divided into three main sections. The Multiengine Transition section provide basic information on multi-engine aerodynamics, including critical engine factors, VMC factors, and takeoff planning considerations. The Systems Overview gathers important information from various Diamond Aircraft publications into a single, convenient location. Pilots training for a commercial multiengine certificate or a private multiengine rating should find this section helpful when preparing for the practical test. Certificated pilots should find this guide useful for maintaining currency or when preparing for a flight review. The Flight Procedures sections describes procedures, techniques, and profiles developed and refined by the author over many hours of dual instruction given in the DA62. These procedures are organized to follow the order of the Areas of Operation and Tasks found in the FAA Private Pilot Airmen Certification Standards and the Commercial Pilot Airplane Airmen Certification Standards.
Air Traffic Management
This book addresses each of the Air Navigation Services' five broad categories of services provided to air traffic during all phases of operation: air traffic management (ATM), communication, navigation and surveillance services (CNS), meteorological services for air navigation (MET), aeronautical information services (AIS) and search and rescue (SAR). This book is designed for working professionals in Air Transport Management, but also undergraduate and postgraduate students studying air transport management and aeronautical engineering. It will also be very helpful for the training of air traffic control officers (ATCOs). The book does not require any prior (specialist) knowledge as it is an introduction to air navigation service provider (ANSP) business. There is very little literature available that gives a detailed appreciation of the complexities, potential risks and issues associated with the provision of air navigation services. The role of this book is to fill this significant gap with a comprehensive, in-depth study of the management principles related to ANSPs. This is particularly timely given recent ATC developments in Europe, USA and New Zealand. Airlines and airports rely on the ANSPs for the management of air traffic. Hence, air navigation services (ANS) provision is considered as a core element for air transportation.
Boatowner’s Illustrated Electrical Handbook
Keep your boat's electrical systems running and reliable"Boatowner's Illustrated Electrical Handbook is perfect for learning how your boat's electrical system and much of its equipment works, and it will be an invaluable guide when adding equipment as well. This book needs to be in every boater's library as a ready reference on how to make effective repairs and modifications that comply with ABYC standards."--Ed Sherman, Senior Instructor and Curriculum Designer, American Boat and Yacht Council "A definitive technical book that is easy to read. Buy this book and throw out the rest."--Motorboat & YachtingWhether you take to the sea under power or sail, bounce around the bay in your runabout, or cross oceans in your cruiser, you'll find everything you need to maintain, repair, and upgrade your boat's DC and AC electrical systems with this comprehensive and fully illustrated guide.Tackle onboard electrical projects and learn how to: Meet ABYC standards for both DC and AC wiring Install solar- and wind-power systems Add electrical components Prevent corrosion of your electrical system . . . and more
U-111 Exposed
U-111 Exposed is a factual account of the career of the German U-boat U-111: a book that consists entirely of documented evidence and first-hand accounts that led to a remarkable discovery that no one wanted to believe was possible: a long-lost U-boat that was found at a depth where it was not supposed to be.The truth is now exposed.This book is about a missing U-boat from the Great War: its background, its discovery, its location, and its eventual identification.I know so much about the U-111 because I first started researching it in the 1980's. When I learned from official documents that it lay at a depth of 266 fathoms, or 1,596 feet, I put it aside. It 1989, when Ken Clayton and I formulated the Billy Mitchell Wrecks Project, I brought the U-111 out of hibernation. Even though I could not dive to such a depth, I included it with the Billy Mitchell chapter in Shipwrecks of Virginia (1992).The BMW-Project continued throughout the 1990's, starting with our discovery of and dive on the German battleship Ostfriesland, at a depth of 380 feet, until we located and dived on eight of the nine German warships that were scuttled by naval gunnery, and by aerial bombardment from Billy Mitchell's nascent air force.The only vessel that we did not locate was the U-111. Yet since then, the errant U-boat has re-entered the limelight, due in no small part to my continued research and keen observation.Being the acknowledged expert on sunken U-boats and submarines, I am in the prime position to publish the U-111's convoluted saga: not only because I have discovered, identified, and dived on three U-boats and one American submarine, but also because I have written about them and dozens of other sunken U-boats and Allied submarines around the globe.Now I have written a detailed and truthful recounting of the U-111 against the background of its sister boats, so that my readers will understand how and why they are located in deep water off the coast of Virginia. Woven into the confirmation task of the U-111's identity are in-depth studies and numerous photographs of the World War 2 freighter Olinda and the U.S. Navy submarine R-8.This book is not fictitious hype. It is a true report. It is history.Includes 90 black and white photographs of the U-111, plus 39 color photos and another black and white photographs.
The Unseen Lusitania
Lost to a German torpedo on May 7, 1915, Cunard's RMS Lusitania captured the world's imagination when she entered service in 1907. Not only was she was the largest ship in the world, but she was also revolutionary in design as well as being a record breaker. Lusitania is now sadly remembered for her tragic destruction, sinking in eighteen minutes with the loss of around 1,200 souls. Through rare and impressive visual materials, historian Eric Sauder brings RMS Lusitania to life once again. Filled with vivid photographs and illustrations from Eric's extensive private collection, this absorbing read will transport the reader back 100 years to a time when opulent Ships of State were the only way to cross the Atlantic.
Airport Planning & Management, Seventh Edition
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The definitive guide to airport planning and management―fully updated with the latest advances in the industry.This thoroughly revised guide covers all aspects of airport infrastructure―from the airfield and runway to airspace, air traffic control, and terminal and security systems. Airport Planning & Management, Seventh Edition clearly explains the FAA's National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS), historical and current legislation and regulations, FAR Part 139, and more. You'll explore cutting-edge concepts such as automation, smart baggage handling, enhanced security, and analytics. Updated questions for review and discussion will bring new insights to your knowledge of how airports are planned and managed.Coverage includes: -An introduction to airports and airport systems -Airport and airport systems organization and administration -Historical and legislative perspectives -The airfield -Airspace and air traffic management -Airport operations management under FAR Part 139 -Airport terminals and ground access -Airport security -Airport financial management -Economic, political, and social role of airports -Airport planning -Airport capacity and delay -The future of airport management
The Politics of Canada’s Airlines from Diefenbaker to Mulroney
Few industries in Canada have developed as quickly, or under as much government control, as air transport. It has been dominated by two large corporations, one public, one private, but also includes a number of smaller firms. Regulated by federal government, it has deeply involved regional and municipal interests too. Garth Stevenson provides a comprehensive analysis of recent policy in domestic air transport, examining the technological and social changes that have influenced policy, and how policy has in turn contributed to those changes.Beginning with a general overview of the industry, Stevenson considers its geographical, technical, legislative, and institutional background. He then presents seven case studies, each highlighting a specific issue in domestic air policy: the relationship between the two major carriers; the evolution and application of regional air policy in two Quebec-based airlines; the influence of trends towards competition and deregulation, and the development of local and STOL carriers. From these studies emerges a detailed picture of domestic air policy under a series of governments over the past twenty-five years.
72 Lessons From The Sky
Take to the skies with 72 Lessons From The Sky and be the 172 pilot who always comes home!This gripping book features seventy-two thrilling true stories from Cessna 172 pilots, revealing valuable lessons learned from accidents and near misses. As the top-selling and most produced aircraft in the world, the Cessna 172 is a favorite among pilots worldwide, and this book provides an inside look into the experiences of some of its most skilled and seasoned operators. Featuring gripping firsthand reports of aviation incidents, including taxiway mishaps, forced landings, near misses, wake vortices, hard landings, avionics failure, gear up landing, flying into the cloud, and more, 72 Lessons From The Sky is an essential read for anyone who wants to improve their skills and fly with confidence. With stories carefully selected and republished with permission from NASA, CASA, and CHIRP, this book is a must-read for current and future Cessna 172 pilots seeking to learn from the real-world experiences of their fellow aviators. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to take your flying skills to the next level.
Airline Operations and Management
Airline Operations and Management: A Management Textbook presents a survey of the airline industry, with a strong managerial perspective. It integrates and applies the fundamentals of several management disciplines, particularly operations, marketing, economics and finance, to develop a comprehensive overview. It also provides readers with a solid historical background, and offers a global perspective of the industry, with examples drawn from airlines around the world. Updates for the second edition include: Fresh data and examples A range of international case studies exploring real-life applications New or increased coverage of key topics such as the COVID-19 pandemic, state aid, and new business models New chapters on fleet management and labor relations and HRM Lecture slides for instructors This textbook is for advanced undergraduate and graduate students of airline management, but it should also be useful to entry and junior-level airline managers and professionals seeking to expand their knowledge of the industry beyond their functional area.
Let’s Travel the World
Get off the couch and get on the plane! Are you new to international travel or simply looking for tips to improve your world travel experience? #1 Bestselling travel author, Nikki Page invites you to come and travel the world with her.Join Nikki as she picks an international destination and works out travel logistics. She answers the common questions most rookie travelers ask such as: How are we going to fund the trip?What documents are needed?How do I book the flight?What do I need to know about the customs process?And many more.She even discusses credit card hacks to help your money go further. The tips and tricks in this quick read will save you time, money, and frustration as you experience exotic locations and interact with foreign cultures. Get off the couch and on the plane; Nikki will help you get there.My bags are packed are yours?Prepare yourself for travel. Go up and Click Buy Now.
Undaunted
The year was 1933, and a severe economic depression had devastated the United States. The stock market had collapsed. Unemployment was rampant. Amidst such widespread misery, an intrepid young pilot named Jimmie Mattern set out to become the first pilot to circumnavigate the globe solo. An unceasing optimist, Jimmie believed his flight, if successful, could lift the hope and spirits of a struggling nation. Instead, Jimmie was the one who would need hope just to make it home alive.On June 3, 1933, Jimmie and his Lockheed Vega rose joyfully into the sky to chase glory. He wouldn't set foot on American soil again for eight grueling weeks, after a crash in the Siberian wilderness tested his renowned cheerfulness and storied ability to survive. His quest, fraught with brutal weather, mechanical and fuel emergencies, hunger, sleep deprivation, and injury, made him a legend and an international celebrity in his time.Undaunted is the captivating true story of the spirited, intrepid aviation pioneer who inspired the countless daring pilots and astronauts who came after him. A consummate adventurer, Jimmie Mattern was seemingly impervious to pain or despair. After every misfortune, he climbed right back into the cockpit and set his sights on the next horizon-unafraid and unfaltering.
Transonic
In 1941 fighter aircraft started to encounter severe control and structural problems as speeds rose into a new and unforeseen regime of flight where the air compressed and produced a phenomenon called 'shock stall' accompanied by an exponential increase of drag. Many eminent aerodynamicists predicted that this presented a barrier beyond which controlled flight would be impossible. The invention of the jet engine eliminated the drag of the propeller, with its limit of 500mph, opening the door to higher speeds. This laid down the challenge to conquer the complex problems. Whoever succeeded would rule the skies over the battlefields of World War 2. In 1942 British intelligence discovered that the Germans were building an aircraft with a flight speed of 1,000mph. If this was true the British aircraft industry would have to respond or lose control of the air. This is the story of the people who accepted that challenge. This book takes the reader into the meetings of the actual scientists and engineers of the time as well as the cockpits of the courageous pilots tasked with the dangerous high speed research programmes. In this way the real science is explained in an informal way which is easy to understand. The story is 'faction' because it enables a direct comparison between German and British research programmes. It is also the result of over thirty years of detailed research with many interviews and communications with the pilots and scientists involved. The second part of the book provides the enthusiast with factual information on the background subjects which form the story including the debunking of some of the myths which still prevail. Were the Germans ahead in 1945? The book reveals the truth
Aeronauticalia
Three article-length monographs reveal fascinating insights into some of the greatest highways and least-known byways of aviation throughout its history. Comprehensively illustrated with many rare and unique images. The Levis-Belmont Affair: Back in the pioneer era, the Levis motorcycle company and Belmont aeroplane company teamed up to create a series of experimental aeroplanes. A unique five-cylinder inline two-stroke aero engine survives on display in the Science Museum. But what about the aeroplanes? Essex Aero: During the Golden Age of Aviation, de Havilland's racing Gipsy Six R engine took the laurels in both the de Havilland Comet racer and the Percival Mew Gull. But what of Essex Aero, the technological powerhouse behind those stories? From Spitfire fuel tanks to the stunning S-X Magbody Allard classic roadster, Essex Aero are full of forgotten surprises. The F-18 Hornets that Aren't: The Swiss Air Force today operates the F/A-18C Hornisse air superiority fighter from their mountain bases. Except, two of those warplanes are not real aircraft; they are world-leading training simulators made by Hugo Wolf AG. Their story is told here in English for the first time.
Undaunted
The year was 1933, and a severe economic depression had devastated the United States. The stock market had collapsed. Unemployment was rampant. Amidst such widespread misery, an intrepid young pilot named Jimmie Mattern set out to become the first pilot to circumnavigate the globe solo. An unceasing optimist, Jimmie believed his flight, if successful, could lift the hope and spirits of a struggling nation. Instead, Jimmie was the one who would need hope just to make it home alive.On June 3, 1933, Jimmie and his Lockheed Vega rose joyfully into the sky to chase glory. He wouldn't set foot on American soil again for eight grueling weeks, after a crash in the Siberian wilderness tested his renowned cheerfulness and storied ability to survive. His quest, fraught with brutal weather, mechanical and fuel emergencies, hunger, sleep deprivation, and injury, made him a legend and an international celebrity in his time.Undaunted is the captivating true story of the spirited, intrepid aviation pioneer who inspired the countless daring pilots and astronauts who came after him. A consummate adventurer, Jimmie Mattern was seemingly impervious to pain or despair. After every misfortune, he climbed right back into the cockpit and set his sights on the next horizon-unafraid and unfaltering.
My Aviation Journey
After graduating from flight college with a Commercial Pilot Licence in 1999, and with only $250 in his wallet, a suitcase, a typewriter, his flight bag and an abundance of grit, Gerard Mofet dove head first into the highly competitive world of aviation. He learned quickly that fulfilling his childhood dream of becoming the captain of a major airline would require skill, perseverance, sacrifice, courage, and a can-do spirit. In My Aviation Journey, Gerard shares his personal story and the challenges and experiences he faced, both the exhilarating and adverse, during his past twenty-five years of flying. Not just a remarkable success story, My Aviation Journey is also a road map to help prepare future pilots on where to start learning to fly, how to find that first job, how to prepare for all the evaluations and testing pilots must go through, and how to advance in this career. Get ready to feel inspired.
The Big Jump
The trans-Atlantic air race of 1927 and the flight that made Charles Lindbergh a heroThe race to make the first nonstop flight between the New York and Paris attracted some of the most famous and seasoned aviators of the day, yet it was the young and lesser known Charles Lindbergh who won the $25,000 Orteig Prize in 1927 for his history-making solo flight in the Spirit of St. Louis. Drawing on many previously overlooked sources, Bak offers a fresh look at the personalities that made up this epic air race - a deadly competition that culminated in one of the twentieth century's most thrilling personal achievements and turned Charles Lindbergh into the first international hero of the modern age.Examines the extraordinary life and cultural impact of Charles Lindbergh, one of the iconic figures of the twentieth century, and his legendary trans-Atlantic flight that captured the world's imaginationExplores the romance of flying during aviation's Golden Age of the 1920s, the enduring mystique of the aviator, and rapid technological advances that made for a paradigm shift in human perception of the worldFilled with colorful characters from early aviation history, including Charles Nungesser, Igor Sikorsky, Ren矇eacute; Fonck, Richard Byrd, and Paul Tarascon History and the imagination take flight in this gripping account of high-flying adventure, in which a group of courageous men tested the both limits of technology and the power of nature in pursuit of one of mankind's boldest dreams.
The Regulation of Air Transport
The regulation of modern civil aviation can be traced back to the later years of the Second World War. An intense debate about the future regulatory regime resulted in a compromise which to this day essentially dictates the structure of the global airline industry. Further progress towards 'normalising' the industry appears to be slowing down, and perhaps even going into reverse. Without an understanding of the development of regulation, it is not possible to understand fully the industry's current problems and how they might be resolved. Many books have been written about the development of international air transport, covering deregulation, privatisation, the emergence of new business models among other things, but few if any have taken a broad view of the trends which have determined the industry's current structure. The Regulation of Air Transport charts the development of aviation from the end of the Second World War to the present day, following the key trends and disruptive forces. It provides an overview of what has determined the industry's current structure, the problems still facing the industry and the ways in which it could develop in the future. This wide-ranging study is important reading for both professionals and academics within the aviation field, as well as anyone interested in the broader development of economic regulation.
How to Stop a Hijacking
Hijackings and bombings have plagued civil aviation since 1930 and air rage incidents are on the rise. While there is aircraft and inflight training available for air marshals, other first responders receive minimal training on inflight security awareness and protocols. There are no other resources currently available to flight crews or armed first responders that specifically address inflight security and how to address threats of disturbances on airplanes.How to Stop a Hijacking provides readers with fundamental principles on how to think more critically about onboard security threats. The aircraft cabin poses unique environment and security challenges, and first responders can apply security awareness and critical thinking skills to establish a safer environment in the cabin and airport for everyone onboard. The lessons in this book are driven with the central objective of teaching the reader how to counter inflight aggression and maintain tactical control of the cabin. Written by a former federal air marshal instructor, this book looks at the recent rash of air rage incidents and violence on airplanes, in addition to the real and ever-present threat of hijack or potential explosive device.How to Stop a Hijacking is a practical guide that offers methodological and tactically proven strategies for stopping violent acts onboard an aircraft inflight.
Introduction to Ship Engine Room Systems
Introduction to Ship Engine Room Systems outlines the key systems, machinery and equipment found in a ship's engine room. It explores the basics of their function with overall practical guidance for engine room operation and maintenance, recognising emerging environmental challenges. It covers the following topics: The role and function of the steering and propulsion systems Power generation The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems The water management system Engine room fires and emergency response systems Engine room watch procedures and checklists The book serves as an accessible introductory text for engineering students at HNC, HND, and foundation degree level, marine engineering cadets, and non-engineering marine professionals such as deck officers and cadets who want a general guide to how the engine room functions.
2023 General Mechanic Test Guide Plus
Includes printed Test Guide book plus Prepware software download codeTest Guide bookRely on the time-proven and dependable ASA Test Guides to prepare for your Aviation Mechanic FAA Knowledge Exams. Test questions are supported with answers, thorough and succinct explanations, and references for further study. Arranged to accelerate learning and encourage retention, with FAA test figures included near the questions for easy reference. Also includes an Oral & Practical Study Guide.Prepware softwareRely on the most trusted source in aviation training with ASA's Prepware software for your FAA Knowledge Exam. More than a "question and answer" recounting of test questions, it combines a powerful software program with the accurate and instructional material you expect from ASA. Questions are supported with explanations for correct and incorrect answers, FAA references for further study, and airman test report codes for remedial study. Easy to use in both study mode and test mode, Prepware gives you the tools and confidence needed to ace the test. Also includes a 24-month subscription to Prepware Online so you can study from any internet-connected device when on the go.ASA's free email subscription service offers book and software updates to ensure you're always using the most current information available.Use for the AMG Aviation Mechanic--General Knowledge Exam.
2023 Powerplant Mechanic Test Guide Plus
Includes printed Test Guide book plus Prepware software download codeTest Guide bookRely on the time-proven and dependable ASA Test Guides to prepare for your Aviation Mechanic FAA Knowledge Exams. Test questions are supported with answers, thorough and succinct explanations, and references for further study. Arranged to accelerate learning and encourage retention, with FAA test figures included near the questions for easy reference. Also includes an Oral & Practical Study Guide.Prepware softwareRely on the most trusted source in aviation training with ASA's Prepware software for your FAA Knowledge Exam. More than a "question and answer" recounting of test questions, it combines a powerful software program with the accurate and instructional material you expect from ASA. Questions are supported with explanations for correct and incorrect answers, FAA references for further study, and airman test report codes for remedial study. Easy to use in both study mode and test mode, Prepware gives you the tools and confidence needed to ace the test. Also includes a 24-month subscription to Prepware Online so you can study from any internet-connected device when on the go.ASA's free email subscription service offers book and software updates to ensure you're always using the most current information available.Use for the AMP Aviation Mechanic--Powerplant Knowledge Exam.
2023 Private Pilot Test Prep Plus
Includes printed Test Prep book plus Prepware software download codeTest Prep bookRely on the time-proven and dependable ASA Private Pilot Test Prep to prepare for your Private, Sport or Recreational Pilot FAA Knowledge Exam. Test material is expertly organized into chapters based on subject matter and includes introductory text and illustrations, questions, answer choices, answers, explanations (for correct and incorrect answers), and references for further study. This topical study promotes understanding and aids recall to provide an efficient study guide. The ASA Test Prep includes the figures, legends, and full-color charts from the Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement so you'll be familiar with the information you'll be issued at the test center. Prepware softwareRely on the most trusted source in aviation training with ASA's Prepware software for your FAA Knowledge Exam. More than a "question and answer" recounting of test questions, it combines a powerful software program with the accurate and instructional material you expect from ASA. Questions are supported with explanations for correct and incorrect answers, FAA references for further study, and airman test report codes for remedial study. Easy to use in both study mode and test mode, Prepware gives you the tools and confidence needed to ace the test. Also includes a 24-month subscription to Prepware Online so you can study from any internet-connected device when on the go.ASA's free email subscription service offers book and software updates to ensure you're always using the most current information available.Use for the following FAA Knowledge Exams: PAR: Private Pilot - AirplanePRH: Private Pilot - HelicopterPRG: Private Pilot - GyroplanePGL: Private Pilot - GliderPBH: Private Pilot - Balloon - Hot AirPBG: Private Pilot - Balloon - GasPLA: Private Pilot - AirshipPPP: Private Pilot - Powered ParachutePWS: Private Pilot - Weight-Shift ControlPAT: Private Pilot Airplane/Recreational Pilot - TransitionPGT: Private Pilot Gyroplane/Recreational Pilot - Transition PHT: Private Pilot Helicopter/Recreational Pilot - Transition PCP: Private Pilot Airplane - Canadian ConversionPCH: Private Pilot Helicopter - Canadian ConversionPEP: Private Pilot Airplane - EU Part-FCL ConversionSPA: Sport Pilot - AirplaneSPB: Sport Pilot - BalloonSPI: Sport Pilot - GliderSPL: Sport Pilot - AirshipSPP: Sport Pilot - Powered ParachuteSPW: Sport Pilot - Weight-Shift ControlSPY: Sport Pilot - GyroplaneRPA: Recreational Pilot - AirplaneRPH: Recreational Pilot - HelicopterRPG: Recreational Pilot - Gyroplane
Navigating Weather
Weather radar information is one of the most valuable tools available to pilots to ensure safe, efficient, and comfortable flight operations. Onboard weather radar allows pilots to tactically navigate near and around severe weather with confidence. And with the advent of datalink radar data systems, pilots of all types of aircraft and skill levels can easily access similar vital information. Yet pilots must understand how to use these technologies and their potential flaws to avoid inadvertently getting too close to or penetrating severe weather, which could obviously have detrimental outcomes. Author Dr. David Ison takes you through the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to operate both airborne and datalink weather radar. With a focus on simplicity and real-world application, Dr. Ison introduces and explains the essential concepts of radar operation and interpretation. Beginning with radar and severe weather theory, he covers attributes of inclement weather phenomena, how they are detected, and how pilots can evaluate these conditions through available radar sources. Airborne weather radar essentials such as attenuation, tilt management, contouring, and gain are explained with real-world examples. The text outlines advanced features including auto-tilt, turbulence detection, wind shear warning systems, and terrain mapping and provides operational strategies for all phases of flight. The detailed sections on datalink radar information explain how the system works, how to use available data, and common pitfalls. Dr. Ison describes the advantages and disadvantages of both airborne and datalink radar systems to help pilots understand the best and most effective use of each. Each chapter provides case examples, concept questions to test your understanding, and scenarios to assess your judgment and evaluation skills. Regardless of your current skill level--and whether you are just considering adding datalink radar to your toolkit or have been flying with airborne radar for years--this book can serve as a fundamental reference on using radar data in flight.
2023 Airframe Mechanic Test Guide
Rely on the most trusted source in aviation training with ASA's Test Guides to prepare for your Aviation Mechanic FAA Knowledge Exams. Test questions are supported with answers, thorough and succinct explanations, and references for further study. Questions, answers, and explanations arranged to accelerate learning and encourage retention. FAA test figures incorporated near the questions and explanations for easy reference. Free updates keep you current with test changes. Includes test tips and instructions, an Oral & Practical Study Guide, and 5 online practice tests at no additional cost! Use the Airframe Test Guide for the AMA Aviation Mechanic--Airframe Knowledge Exam.
2023 General Mechanic Test Guide
Rely on the most trusted source in aviation training with ASA's Test Guides to prepare for your Aviation Mechanic FAA Knowledge Exams. Test questions are supported with answers, thorough and succinct explanations, and references for further study. Questions, answers, and explanations arranged to accelerate learning and encourage retention. FAA test figures incorporated near the questions and explanations for easy reference. Free updates keep you current with test changes. Includes test tips and instructions, an Oral & Practical Study Guide, and 5 online practice tests at no additional cost! Use the General Test Guide for the AMG Aviation Mechanic--General Knowledge Exam.
High-Wing Aircraft Visualized Flight Maneuvers Manual
This comprehensive maneuvers manual is an excellent visual aid for instructors and pilots in training, covering all the flight maneuvers required for Private, Sport, Commercial, and Flight Instructor certification. Each maneuver is depicted in detail according to the type of aircraft in which the lesson will take place, states the objective of the task, and lists the FAA Certification Standards required, serving as an effective learning and teaching tool. Fully illustrated with fold-out pages that show and explain each maneuver on a one-page spread so pilots can see and read complete details on what to do, in the proper order, to successfully demonstrate all required flight maneuvers.Compact format with spiral binding provides easy access to the fold-out pages. The illustrated fold-outs show each maneuver step-by-step, so pilots understand what they should be looking for outside the cockpit window. Contains full descriptions of stalls, slips, performance and ground reference maneuvers as well as short, soft, and crosswind takeoffs and landings. This revised fifth edition adds a new section on energy management. Also included are suggested checklists for everything from preflight to takeoffs and landings, performance, and checkrides, and an easy-to-use index so pilots can quickly refer to any desired task.
Fundamentals of Airport Planning
This book is aimed at postgraduate students who are specializing in Aviation or Air Transport Management, as well as professionals studying or working in airport planning and design and related aviation topics.
Under A Big Blue Star
Phil Carroll takes us on his global odyssey of voyages as a deck cadet in the early-1980s. It was the cusp of change in the merchant navy as containerisation began to dominate world shipping. Heady weeks 'on the coast' in traditional cargo ships in old ports, giving way to fleeting visits by 'box boats' to swanky new concrete container wharves, miles from town. He vividly describes his worldwide adventures at sea and in port in a male-dominated environment of British officers and Chinese, Barbadian, and UK crews. Interwoven in his narrative are nuggets of maritime history and simple technical descriptions, bringing a bygone seafaring era to life. Sea experience consolidated his studies in college to earn his Second Mate's ticket, the climax of his cadetship.
Aviation Engineering
Marijan Jozic has been involved in avionics engineering and maintenance for over 40 years. He has held a variety of roles, from Test Equipment Calibration and Maintenance Engineer, Systems Engineer, to Product and Program Manager.In Aviation Engineering: Navigating Through the Golden Years, Marijan candidly shares his journey through the world of avionics. Covering the 40-year period between 1980 and 2020, he discusses his experiences, observations, challenges faced, obstacles overcome, and the lessons learned throughout his successful career, as he proudly carried the torch through a crucial time in the aviation industry. The insights provided on team building and leadership can be beneficial for any stage of a career path."Who else could be most qualified to write a book about the golden years of aviation than Marijan Jozic?From the bowels of electromechanical instrumentation to the latest flight management computers, from the 'steam gauges' to LCD and Head Up displays, Marijan has seen, designed and managed their implementation. Thus then, who best to lead you in a journey through those golden years."Randolph Johnstone PhD, Former Boeing Associate Technical Fellow
AIR CRASH INVESTIGATIONS - UNPROFESSIONAL PILOT BEHAVIOUR - Crash of Pinnacle Airlines Flight 3701
The National Transportation Safety Board determines that the probable causes of this accident were the pilots' unprofessional behavior, deviation from standard operating procedures, and poor airmanship, which resulted in an in-flight emergency from which they were unable to recover, in part because of the pilots' inadequate training; the pilots' failure to prepare for an emergency landing in a timely manner, including communicating with air traffic controllers immediately after the emergency about the loss of both engines and the availability of landing sites; and the pilots' improper management of the double engine failure checklist, which allowed the engine cores to stop rotating and resulted in the core lock engine condition. Contributing to this accident were the core lock engine condition, which prevented at least one engine from being restarted, and the airplane flight manuals that did not communicate to pilots the importance of maintaining a minimum airspeed to keep the engine cores rotating. The safety issues in this report focus on flight crew training in the areas of high altitude climbs, stall recognition and recovery, and double engine failures; flight crew professionalism; and the quality of some parameters recorded by flight data recorders on regional jet airplanes. Safety recommendations concerning these issues are addressed to the Federal Aviation Administration.
The Perfect Transport
What has the prisoner's dilemma got to do with road traffic? Could we replace our trains with rollercoasters? Would putting spikes on steering wheels decrease road collisions? These questions (and a bunch of others) will be explored, introducing you to some basic concepts of transport science. A variety of thought experiments will be subjected to the limits of physics, engineering, economics, and psychology. This will show why the transport we already have is in fact an immense success!Transport is a sector that affects the everyday life of most people and needs to be continually funded, reviewed and improved to sustain civilisation. This book will arm you with the tools needed to tear political propaganda to pieces as politicians push for transport solutions based on ideology rather than facts.
Fall of an Arrow
A detailed account of the CF-105 Arrow, the plane that was supposed to put Canada on the map as a leader in supersonic flight technology.
R.M.S. Nascopie
Fifty years ago, Royal Mail Ship Nascopie ended a life full of adventure on an unmarked reef in Hudson's Strait. Launched by the Hudson's Bay Company in 1911, her main mission was to supply the Company's far-flung posts in Canada's North. Alone and without any of today's navigation and communications equipment, she battled ice and icebergs, fog, storms, and uncharted waters to delivery everything the posts needed to survive and trade. Few ships played such a prolonged role in developing Canada's North and maintaining her presence there. Nascopie was a strong ship sailed by strong men. She played a historic role for Canada and this is her story.
Fundamentals of Modern Avionics Engineering
Avionics is derived from the words "aviation electronics". Avionics encompasses aircraft communication, navigation, safety/surveillance, and information management systems. Avionics systems have undergone a plethora of transformation both technological and functionally over the past decade which has been greatly influenced by advancements in the computer and information technology industry. This book discusses some areas where avionics system integration or "integrated" avionics provide added value to a platform. The primary focus of this book, however, is aircraft navigation and communication system with minimal emphasis on software application.
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems
Safety is the paramount objective of civil aviation. How safe is safe, is a question that pertains all the human activities, the integration of the remotely-piloted aircraft systems into the civil aviation system is based on the principle that existing safety will not be compromised. The book discusses briefly the risks inherent to the remotely-piloted aircraft operations, discusses the concept of risk, analyses the safety implications of the operations, and, addressing, in particular, the small remotely-piloted aircraft, provides some indications on how to conduct a safety risk assessment to verify the suitability of remotely-piloted aircraft systems to the operations.
I’ll Have the Chicken
I'll Have the Chicken is a collection of engaging stories from former Navy and commercial pilot Captain Robert Kavula. The book gives readers an intimate look from the other side of the cockpit door and some of the decisions made before and during flight. Kavula tells about his journey to becoming a pilot, near-collisions in the air and on the runway, and the people and flights that remain vivid memories more than forty years later.The collection includes Kavula's account of losing engines and generators and somehow finding his way to a safe landing, and hilarious conversations among pilots mid-flight. Read about Kavula's flight with astronaut Neil Armstrong and the question he asked him about flying, and dozens of more stories that put the reader inside the cockpit to experience the life of a pilot.Captain Robert Kavula's life as a pilot gave him countless stories that have resulted in this book. Part of his motivation for this work is the many times he tells a story and people respond, "You should write a book." His wife Dale was his editor during the writing of the book, having previously been the editor of the Moffet Field Base paper while Kavula was stationed there from 1963 to 1964. They now live in Las Vegas, Nevada.
I’ll Have the Chicken
I'll Have the Chicken is a collection of engaging stories from former Navy and commercial pilot Captain Robert Kavula. The book gives readers an intimate look from the other side of the cockpit door and some of the decisions made before and during flight. Kavula tells about his journey to becoming a pilot, near-collisions in the air and on the runway, and the people and flights that remain vivid memories more than forty years later.The collection includes Kavula's account of losing engines and generators and somehow finding his way to a safe landing, and hilarious conversations among pilots mid-flight. Read about Kavula's flight with astronaut Neil Armstrong and the question he asked him about flying, and dozens of more stories that put the reader inside the cockpit to experience the life of a pilot.Captain Robert Kavula's life as a pilot gave him countless stories that have resulted in this book. Part of his motivation for this work is the many times he tells a story and people respond, "You should write a book." His wife Dale was his editor during the writing of the book, having previously been the editor of the Moffet Field Base paper while Kavula was stationed there from 1963 to 1964. They now live in Las Vegas, Nevada.
