Master practical flying with a comprehensive guide written by experienced officers. This hands-on manual covers the core skills, safety, and preparation every new pilot needs, presented in plain language for quick understanding.
Prowned as a practical, approachable course, it walks you through the essentials of flight theory, the engine and controls, and the simple steps to your first solo flights. It also offers clear guidance on cross-country planning, map reading, and navigating by instruments, along with the medical and clothing notes that support safe flying.
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This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work. While some publishers have opted to apply OCR (optical character recognition) technology to the process, we believe this leads to sub-optimal results (frequent typographical errors, strange characters and confusing formatting) and does not adequately preserve the historical character of the original artifact. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work or the scanning process itself. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy seeing the book in a format as close as possible to that intended by the original publisher.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive guide to the essential skills and knowledge needed to become a pilot during the early days of aviation, a time of rapid advancement and innovation. Written by an experienced Royal Naval Air Service officer, it offers a unique perspective on flight training and the challenges faced by aspiring aviators during World War I. The authorââ â¢s goal is to equip prospective pilots with practical information, offering insights into the mechanics of flight, the inner workings of aircraft engines, and the importance of developing both technical skills and mental fortitude. He emphasizes the importance of mastering the fundamentals of flight, and the need for a thorough understanding of aircraft construction and the operation of engines. Throughout the book, the author stresses the importance of building confidence and overcoming initial fears, a key theme that resonated deeply with pilots navigating the then-novel world of air travel. Ultimately, this book stands as a valuable historical document, offering a glimpse into the early days of aviation and the critical role that pilots played in shaping the future of flight. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780259185390_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780259185390
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780259185390
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)