Handling the Big Jets by D.P. Davies
'Handling the Big Jets' offers an explanation of the significant differences in flying qualities between jet and piston engine transport aeroplanes.
It was an immediate success when it was first published because it removed many of the mysteries which had previously surrounded the flying qualities of big jets.
Written by a former chief test pilot of the United Kingdom Airworthiness Authority it is an invaluable work of reference for all pilots, engineers and enthusiasts.
Flight International Magazine reviewed 'Handling the Big Jets' thus: "this is no dry textbook. It is a tremendous, but notably readable, vade-mecum of jet transport flying qualities and design characteristics intended primarily for pilots who have yet to make the transition to jets, but which is packed with information of value to the most experienced of jet captains."
This book can truly be described as "the best of it's kind in the world".
Packed with photographs, line drawings, tables and graphs.
This edition includes chapters on the Boeing 747 and asymetric flight as well as as up-to-date revisions to the text.
Hard. 324 pages.
£19.49 and £2.00 P&P

 

 

 
Longitude by Dava Sobel
The dramatic human story of the quest for the solution to the longitude problem - one man's forty year obsession with building the perfect timekeeper. The Financial Times wrote: "Dava Sobel has written a gemm of a book...Longitude is one of the best reads for the non-scientific mind to come along in many a moon." An enthralling tale of heroism and chicanery and a fascinating history of astronomy and navigation that will appeal to all pilots worldwide.
Soft. 184 pages
£5.98 and £1.5 P&P

 

 

 
The Air Pilot's Glossary and Reference Guide by David Bruford
An invaluable work of reference providing an extensive glossary of terms related to flying a modern aircraft. The entries are listed in alphabetical order and include the most comprehensive list of current aeronautical abbreviations ever produced. Soft. 276 pages.
£17.99 and £1.50 P&P

 

 

 
Human Performance and Limitations in Aviation
This book, written by two pilots, one of whom is also an aviation medical practitioner, provides a readable introduction to the basic concepts of human factors in aviation. It is a text that is widely used by flying and ground training schools worldwide and this latest edition includes an important section on basic aviation psychology, as well as topics on physiology and high altitude environment and health maintenance.
It has been further expanded to include more detail on the physiology of hypoxia, as well as deeper coverage of principles of aviation psychology.
Human factors are cited as a major cause in over 70% of accidents and it is widely agreed that a better understanding of human capabilities and limitations - both physical and psychological - would help reduce human error and improve flight safety.
The late Ron Campbell, Executive Chairman of AOPA UK, was a member of the ECAC Working Group and JAA Flight Crew Licensing Committee responsible for the harmonisation of pilot training and licensing in Europe. Pamela Campbell, who has also contributed to the book, is a former commercial pilot and flying instructor and is currently the International AOPA delegate on the JAA Flight Crew Licensing Committee.
Michael Bagshaw is Head of Medical Services for British Airways. He is a current professional pilot, flying instructor and examiner and a recognised authority on human factors in aviation. He was formerly Senior Medical Officer Pilot and specialist in aviation medicine at the RAF Institute of Aviation Medicine, Farnborough, UK.
Illustrations, tables, line drawings and graphs throughout.
Soft. 196 pages.
£17.98 and £1.50 P&P

 

 

 
The Naked Pilot
David Beaty - an RAF and airline pilot, historian and psychologist - analyses not only the human error in flying accidents but also the latent pre-disposing errors made by management and government. No other book on the subject speaks with such clarity to both the expert and the layman. Human factors have been called 'the last great frontier of aviation' and the Naked Pilot seeks ways to breach it. Soft. 310 pages.
£12.98 and £1.50 P&P

 

 

 
Human Factors for Pilots by Green et al
Written specifically to address the syllabus of the Human Performance & Limitations Examination now required by the UK Civil Aviation Authority for all new private and commercial licence holders. The order of presentation of the material matches precisely the Human Performance & Limitations Syllabus and comprehensively deals with all the human factors issues needed by pilots. Subjects include Basic Aviation Physiology and Health Maintenance, Basic Aviation Psychology, Stress, Fatigue and Stress Management, Ergonomics of the Flight Deck.
Soft. 150 pages.
£18.99 and £1.50 P&P

 

 

 
Crew Resource Management by Brian McAllister
Crew Resource Management (CRM) is now mandatory for all professional pilots and those studying for a CPL. Since 1997 when the European Joint Aviation Regulations (JARs) became effective, all pilots have to undergo CRM training and this book is written to provide course reading for students. All the factors that effect a pilot - health, energy level, stress factors, fatigue, management of cockpit safety etc. - are covered in addition to the 5A Pyramid which explains the relationship between aircrew, aircraft type, equipment, support personnel and airspace. The author is an experienced Airline Transport Check and Training Pilot, flight instructor, aviation consultant and writer with over forty years experience in civil and military flying. With tables, graphs and line drawings throughout. Soft. 221 pages.
£19.99 and £1.50 P&P

 

 

 
Aeromedicine for Aviators by Dr. Keith Read
An invaluable handbook for all private and professional pilots seeking to understand this important subject. Soft. 80 pages.
£5.99 and £1.00 P&P

 

 

 
Destination Disaster by Andrew Brookes
In 'Destination Disaster' Andrew Brookes investigates the causes and effects of many recent aviation disasters.
The book is a serious examination of the background behind the most dramatic an noteworthy of recent flying accidents, including the Air France Concorde crash at Paris in 2000, the loss if golfer Payne Stewart's Learjet in 1999 and the momentous events of 11th Septermber 2001.
Drawing upon his own flying career, the author shows both the causes of the accidents and what is being done to stop such accidents from happening again. Although flight safety is rarely straightforward, the accidents are deliberately examined in a non-controversial and objective way and the author stresses the safety of contemporary flight.
However there reamains an element of risk, as in any other part of life and the book is a timely examination of the issues of safety raised in contemporary air travel.
Diagrams, charts and photographs throughout .
Hard. 160 pages.
£19.98 and £1.50 P&P

 

Air Disaster Volume 1 by M. Job
The fascinating, ongoing story of how international passenger jet flying has developed through tragedy to become safer than walking down the street!
In these four volumes Air Safety specialist Macarthur Job reveals the history of repeated failure and tragedy that has hindered the progress of the jet age. Beginning with the saga of the ill fated Comet, the author brings to life in his lucid, analytical style, the story behind some of the accidents that followed, each of them adding to the industry's sum of total knowledge and experience to make operations safer in the future. Based on official accident investigation reports, supplemented by extensive additional research, the books open up the intricacies of high altitude, high speed jetliner operations to the reader in a way that all will find gripping. With photographs and excellent illustrations throughout. Softback. 183 pages.                                                          £15.50 and £1.50 P&P

 

 

 
Air Disaster Volume 2 by M. Job
The fascinating, ongoing story of how international passenger jet flying has developed through tragedy to become safer than walking down the street!
In these four volumes Air Safety specialist Macarthur Job reveals the history of repeated failure and tragedy that has hindered the progress of the jet age. Beginning with the saga of the ill fated Comet, the author brings to life in his lucid, analytical style, the story behind some of the accidents that followed, each of them adding to the industry's sum of total knowledge and experience to make operations safer in the future. Based on official accident investigation reports, supplemented by extensive additional research, the books open up the intricacies of high altitude, high speed jetliner operations to the reader in a way that all will find gripping. With photographs and excellent illustrations throughout. Softback. 218 pages.
£15.50 and £1.50 P&P

 

 

 
Air Disaster Volume 3 by M. Job
The fascinating, ongoing story of how international passenger jet flying has developed through tragedy to become safer than walking down the street!
In these four volumes Air Safety specialist Macarthur Job reveals the history of repeated failure and tragedy that has hindered the progress of the jet age. Beginning with the saga of the ill fated Comet, the author brings to life in his lucid, analytical style, the story behind some of the accidents that followed, each of them adding to the industry's sum of total knowledge and experience to make operations safer in the future. Based on official accident investigation reports, supplemented by extensive additional research, the books open up the intricacies of high altitude, high speed jetliner operations to the reader in a way that all will find gripping. With photographs and excellent illustrations throughout. Softback. 155 pages.
£15.50 and £1.50 P&P 

 

 

 
Air Disaster Volume 4 by M. Job
The fascinating, ongoing story of how international passenger jet flying has developed through tragedy to become safer than walking down the street!
In these four volumes Air Safety specialist Macarthur Job reveals the history of repeated failure and tragedy that has hindered the progress of the jet age. Beginning with the saga of the ill fated Comet, the author brings to life in his lucid, analytical style, the story behind some of the accidents that followed, each of them adding to the industry's sum of total knowledge and experience to make operations safer in the future. Based on official accident investigation reports, supplemented by extensive additional research, the books open up the intricacies of high altitude, high speed jetliner operations to the reader in a way that all will find gripping. With photographs and excellent illustrations throughout.
Softback. 184 pages
£15.5 and £1.50 P&P

 

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Human Factors for Pilots Simplified by Capt. John Swan
At last a pilot guide on Human Performance and Limitations that is simple to understand and keeping the jargon to a minimum covering the European JAA & Irish IAA Private Pilot Syllabus. Pertinent to the student through to professional pilot this book covers both the physical and psychological aspects likely to affect the private pilot. Soft. 39 pages.
 £8.40 and £1.00 P&P

 

 

 

  
In Flight Mental Arithmetic Training
'In Flight Mental Arithmetic' by Bernard Cabanes treats both clearly and simply a subject sometimes qualified as very difficult. Even though 'in flight' calculation is difficult, every pilot is well aware that mental arithmetic is indispensable.
Written for private and professional pilots this book enables them to increase flight safety.
For those who intend to take flight or simulator examinations this book will become mandatory
bedside reading and will familiarize with indispensable and intellectual reflexes necessary of success.
£19.40 and £2.00 P&P