SELECTION OF BOOKS including technical books

Titlesort descending Price Description
Standard Aircraft Handbook £26.00

8th edition, by Larry Reithmaier. Definitive 'nuts and bolts' reference manual containing a wealth of information, this revised classic features co-ordinated step-by-step procedures for riveting, drilling, bolts and fasteners, tools, electrical wiring, reading drawings, non-destructive testing, bending, forming and fabricating, and much more. 292 pages.

Stick and Rudder - An Explanation of the Art of Flying £24.00

This classic manual by Wolfgang Langewiesche covers all the elements of flying, from how and why flight works, through air sense, wind drift, controls, basic manoeuvres, landing, dangers, working speeds etc. 390 pages, fully indexed, line illustrations, cloth.

Strength of Aircraft Elements - ANC 5 £20.00

Issued by the US Army, Navy & Civil Committee on Aircraft Requirements, this wartime reference manual is divided into seven chapters. 1) General 2) Wood 3) Metals 4) Steel 5) Aluminium Alloy 6) Miscellaneous Metals and Alloys 7) Non-metallic Materials. Illustrated with graphs etc throughout.

Supermarine Spitfire - Owners' Workshop Manual - Hardback £25.00

An insight into owning, restoring, servicing and flying Britain's legendary World War II fighter. Well illustrated in B&W/colour.

THE FIRST HOMEBUILT AEROPLANES £12.00

These days anybody can build his or her own aeroplane in their garage or shed. But back in the 1930s it was a different story. In this fascinating and unique book all of the Practical Mechanics home-built aircraft articles are reprinted just as they were published from the Flying Flea to the LA.4a Minor.

The Lympne Trials £18.50

Searching for an Ideal Light Plane by Arthur W. J. G. Ord-Hume

The Natural Navigator £15.00

Starting with a simple question - 'Which way am I looking?' - Tristan Gooley blends natural science, myth, folklore and the history of travel to introduce you to the rare and ancient art of finding your way using nature's own sign-posts, from the feel of a rock to the look of the moon. With Tristan's help, you'll learn why some trees grow the way they do and how they can help you find your way in the countryside. You'll discover how it's possible to find North simply by looking at a puddle and how natural signs can be used to navigate on the open ocean and in the heart of the city. Wonderfully detailed and full of fascinating stories, this is a glorious exploration of a rediscovered art.
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THE SPITFIRE POCKET MANUAL - All marks in service, 1939-45 £10.00

Developed in 1938 from a Schneider trophy-winning design by the aeronautical engineer and designer R. J Mitchell, the Supermarine Spitfire went on to become the definitive Allied fighter of the Second World War, and ranks amongst the most famous aircraft of all time. Numerous manuals were produced for pilots and ground crew, dealing with all aspects of the Spitfire from engine specs to cockpit layout.

The Stirling Bomber £15.00

By John Reid
Illustrated black and white photos of the history of the Stirling Bomber

Theory of Flight £30.00

Unabridged reprint of Richard Von Mises' 1945 classic text, by one of the great pioneers in the field of aeronautics, this account of fundamental fluid dynamics looks at the following in great depth : equilibrium and steady flow in the atmosphere, the airplane wing, propeller and engine theory, airplane performance, control and stability.

Understanding Aircraft Structures - 4th Edition £32.00

This book explains aircraft structures so as to provide a basic understanding of the subject and the terminology used, as well as illustrating some of the problems.

Waterbird - Wings over Windermere £14.99

This book tells the story of two aeroplanes. The first Waterbird, which flew more that 60 flights on Windermere, set in motion the production of seaplanes used in WW1. The story of the second Waterbird, the replica, is equally fascinating, telling the story of the many challenges resulting in a 13 year programme from dream to reality.

Weather Flying £20.00

The best resource a pilot can have to understand how to fly in all types of weather.

Why don't you put a little engine in it? By Keith Nurcombe £14.99

A broad view of flying for fun as an enthusiastic amateur, with sixty unforgettable years to help paint the picture, look at the future and explore the possibilities

Winged Victory £15.00

The novel concerns World War I, the existence pilots lead and the fear involved in flying early biplanes. Its protagonist, Tom Cundall, plans to leave the Royal Air Force when his service is up and live on a West Country farm with his friends. However, by the time he is due to leave the Air Force, all his friends have "gone west". This leaves him a broken man.

Wood Aircraft Inspection and Fabrication - ANC 19 £22.00

Produced for both civil and military use by the US Dept of Defense, this manual is specifically designed for fabricators and inspectors of wood aircraft. It comprises more than 300 pages on wood, modified wood, glues, processing etc, providing a wealth of information on wood as aircraft material.

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