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Discover the history of a classic duel as the finest American and German pilots are pitted against each other in the war-torn skies over Europe, in two of the most advanced fighter planes of the age, the P-51 and the Fw 190. This exciting first book in a brand new, innovative series describes the design and development of these rivals and analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of each fighter t…
10th ed. — Newcastle, Washington: Aviation Supplies & Academics, 2011, 460 p. — ISBN 978-1-56027-848-1.A classic for beginning aviators, this manual provides ground and flight information for student pilots working certification. This comprehensive reference describes flying fundamentals in a step-by-step, accessible procedures including the solo, cross-country, and night flights. An author…
It’s not too long ago that we thought of drones as inaccessible technology, reserved only for the military and professionals, but that’s no longer the case. Commercial drones are taking the electronics market by storm, which has got many people excited. Drones are increasingly being used in news broadcasting, ilmmaking, emergency aid, animal conservation, art exhibitions and entertain…