| The Flying Dictionary: A Fascinating and Unparalleled Primer (Air Crashes and Miracle Landings) Contributor(s): Bartlett, Christopher (Author) |
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ISBN: 095607233X ISBN-13: 9780956072337 Publisher: Openhatch Books OUR PRICE: $10.76 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Transportation | Aviation - Piloting & Flight Instruction - Transportation | Aviation - Commercial - Transportation | Aviation - History |
| Dewey: 629.132 |
| Physical Information: 0.36" H x 6" W x 9" (0.52 lbs) 170 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Captivating reading for anyone fascinated by aviation, and an unparalleled primer for those thinking of learning to fly or concerned with aviation and safety. Not only does it cover today's world, but also adds an important historical perspective. Explains basic procedures such as takeoff and landing, noting the V-speeds required for safety at the various stages. Hidden among the more technical entries are many with fascinating if not invaluable information for passengers. Also, for the benefit of younger readers and the curious, some non-aviation entries are included. The technical entries are easy to read as they were initially composed as the glossary and appendix to Air Crashes and Miracle Landings, where the aim was to explain the aviation terms simply but properly. |