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Air Pilot's Manual Vol 4 - Aeroplane Technical
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Updated to the new JAR syllabus 'The Air Pilot's Manual' series by Trevor Thom have become internationally recognised as the foremost pilot training textbooks. With new, easy to read page layouts and excellent, clear computer generated graphics throughout they offer the student the best opportunity for easy learning of the Flying and Ground subjects for the Private Pilot Licence and will always provide excellent revision for the qualified pilot. They are standard issue for flying training organisations in the United Kingdom and throughout the World.
Soft. 447 pages.
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£20.00
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Aircraft Engine Basics by Kas Thomas
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Confused by engine terminology? Baffled by aircraft magnetos, continuous flow fuel injection, turbochargers and controllers? Unsure how forced lubrication systems function? Mystified by compression ratios, displacement, bore choke and BMEP? This book is written to bring you up to scratch quickly and painlessly on everything from basic engine anatomy to piston ring metallurgy and cylinder repair processes. It covers the following subjects: the Otto cycle - engine nomenclature - lubrication systems - crankcase and bearing basics - crankshafts - camshafts - valves - seats - guides - cylinder honing - barrel chroming - oversizing and more. Graphs, tables, photographs and line drawings throughout. Soft. 96 pages.
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£20.95
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Aircraft Inspection and Repair - Acceptable Methods, Techniques and Practices
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An authoritative, internationally recognised and widely used publication produced by the Federal Aviation Administration. It contains methods, techniques and practices for inspection and repair to civil aircraft when there are no manufacturer repair or maintenance instructions. This data generally pertains to minor repairs but may be used as a basis for FAA data approval for major repairs. Soft. 486 pages.
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£21.95
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Aviation Mechanic Handbook by Dale Crane
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This is a core reference guide for mechanics, aircraft owners and pilots.
It offers compiled specifications from hundreds of reference books and official publications into a handy, toolbox size reference guide all the information critical to maintaining an aircraft. It is a single source for applicable arithmetic, conversions, formulaes, aircraft nomenclature, controls and system specifications, material/tool identifications, hardware sizes/equivalents, metal fabrication and fabric covering techniques, inspections, corrosion detection/control, the most frequently used measurements, scales, charts, diagrams...and much more.
This latest edition has been completely revised for current references and operating specifications, including an index tabbed for quick references.
Stay-flat flexible spiral binding is easy on all surfaces and allows for easy on-the-job reference.
5" x 7". Spiral bound. 300 pages.
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£14.95
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Building Your Own Airplane
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A broad overview of the entire process of building your own aeroplane. The author uses a highly readable, conversational style, to help the reader to visualise each stage of the building project, starting with organising the workshop and unpacking the boxes and ending with those first taxi and test flights. The book serves as an effective reference guide and a heartening pep talk for flying enthusiasts interested - or already involved - in building their own aeroplanes. Illustrated throughout. Soft. 119 pages.
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£16.50
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Choosing Your Homebuilt by K. Armstrong
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A book to help you decide whether homebuilding is really for you. It provides information to help you choose an aeroplane (from the many plans and kits available) that you will enjot building and flying, including flight evaluations from a wide range of representative aircraft. Fully illustrated with photographs, diagrams and tables throughout. Soft. 363 pages.
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£18.95
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Composite Construction for Homebuilt Aircraft by Jack Lambie
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This is the only book that covers the field of composite kitplanes, written to show you why they are so popular and practical. It aims to take the mystery out of plastic kitplanes, providing the techniques used when working with plastics and the basics of structural and aerodynamic design. Whether you're contemplating building a kit, considering an original design, wishing to make modifications to improve your present aeroplane or wanting to stay current with the use of new materials this is an invaluable guide. Photographs, diagrams and tables throughout. Soft. 238 pages.
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£16.95
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Firewall Forward
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This manual covers piston installations in amateur built aircraft. It includes fully illustrated chapters on the following subjects: engine selection - handling and storage - firewall preparation - engine mounts - exhausts and mufflers - cowls and cooling - lines and hoses - fuel systems - ignition and electrics - powerplant instruments - engine installation - propellors and spinners - centre of gravity - engine operations. Soft. 302 pages.
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£22.95
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Flight Testing Homebuilt Aircraft by V. Aske
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The majority of experimental aircraft flown each year, says the author, are homebuilt planes tested and piloted by their builders. This book offers the homebuilder safe, effective techniques for flight testing in detail that is often only touched upon in journals or derived with difficulty from technical manuals. Step-by-step explanations guide the homebuilder through flight preparation, taxi tests, first flight and envelope expansion, discussing common stability and control problems and ways to resolve them. An excellent compendium of practical tips and oral lore to reduce the risks and improve the performance of every pilot and builder. Soft. 173 pages.
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£19.95
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Helicopter Maintenance
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This excellent book covers Helicopters in Use Today, Principles of Flight, Documentation, Publications and Historical Records, Helicopter Fundamentals, The Main Rotor System, Mast and Flight Controls, Main Rotor Transmissions, Powerplants, Tail Rotors, Airframes and Special Purpose Equipment. Written in concise, simple language and packed with photographs and illustrations. Soft. 352 pages.
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£19.95
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Helicopter Maintenance Study Guide
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A Study Guide containing over 1300 questions and answers to help revise subjects covered in 'Helicopter Maintenance'. 128 pages.
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£14.95
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Kit Airplane Construction
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This book is a complete guide to choosing and building a kit homebuilt aircraft or kitplane.
Written to be helpful in three main ways: 1) to provide sufficient background information to help the prospective builder choose the kit that matches their preferences and existing skills. 2) to provide a comprehensive background to construction techniques, helping the builder to understand kitplane plans and reducing uncertainty and error. 3) to provide adequate knowledge for the builder to recognise problems and ask intelligent questions.
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£22.99
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Principles of Electricity by Morley & Hughes
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The latest edition of this well-established standard text written foraeronautical and technician students presents comprehensive, concise and well supported by examples coverage of electrical principles. It is a book that is in use and recommended by aeronutical and engineering schools throughout the World.
Up-to-date, clearly and lucidly written with line drawings graphs and tables it now includes an expanded chapter on Semiconductors, Field Transistors and Integrated Circuits and a new chapter on Electronic Systems has also been included.
It's 24 chapter headings are: Units, Electric Currents, Electric Circuits, Electrical Resistance, Electromagnetism, Electromagnetic Induction, Magnetic Circuits, Inductance in d.c. Circuits, Electrostatics, Alternating Voltage and Current, Resistance and Inductance in a.c. Circuits, Power in a.c.Circuit, Capcitance in an a.c. Circuit, Direct-Current Machines, Direct-Current Generators, Direct-Current Motors, Tramsformers, Electrical Measurements, Electrolysis, Primary and Secondary Cells, Circuit Theorems, Transients, Three-Phase Supply, Semiconductors and Electronic Systems.
Soft. 504 pages.
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£18.99
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Sportplane Construction Techniques by Tony Bingelis
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This volume contains more aircraft construction tips from the master. It includes comprehensive and fully illustrated chapters on: introduction to fibreglass - control systems - ineriors - canopies - instrumentation - landing gear - electrical systems - painting and finishing. Soft. 372 pages.
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£22.95
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Standard Aircraft Handbook by Larry Reithmaier
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This well known handbook - now in an extended and updated edition - is an invaluable source of information for the aviation mechanic engaged in building, maintaining, overhauling or repairing all metal aircraft. It covers the following subjects: tools and their proper use, materials and fabricating, drilling and counter sinking, riveting, bolts and fasteners, aircraft plumbing, control cables, electrical wiring and installation, aircraft drawings and much more. Equally valuable for the professional or student mechanic. Soft. 292 pages.
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£18.95
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