 "Viktor,
Vodka and Raw Fish" Book
The
Last Crossing
of the USSR
by John
Proctor
This book covers John
Proctor's crossing
of the former USSR as the only American since Lindbergh in 1930's to do
so while still under Communist rule. It documents the exciting moments
he shared with good Russian friend and famous pilot, Viktor Smolin as
well
as some of the harrowing experiences of being an American flying
through
Communist Russia! The book has some wonderful full color photos from
the
trip, as well.
Soft cover, 6" x 9", color
ill., 300
Pages
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Vintage
Flyers Guidebook
by Eric
Presten
Eric Presten is a four-time
published author
and aero-photographer of classic & vintage aircraft. He has taken
tens
of thousands of photographs of airplanes and has personally flown, or
flown
in more than 650 aircraft! Presten’s Vintage Flyers Guidebook
catalogues
over 450 classic aircraft designed and built before 1955. With nearly
20
years of photography in the field, each aircraft entry features a
unique
full color photo, selected from Mr. Presten’s collection of over 28,000
photographs, these cover the types of aircraft seen on the airshow and
fly-in circuits with a one-paragraph description detailing design
concepts
and specifications. This book was written for the antique
airplane enthusiast by an antique airplane enthusiast, about the
great
antique airplanes that made up the first fifty years of aviation's most
dramatic progress. This book is a valuable addition to any vintage
aircraft
reference library. Of course the well known airplanes are covered, but
with 460 types included, there is sure to be something new for even the
most devout enthusiast!
Soft cover, indexed, 8 1/2"
x 11", 464
color ill., 140 Pages
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The Restoration:
N-3PB Seaplane from Iceland
by David J. Bean
Foreword written by John H.
Northrop, this
book weaves the iterative cycles of restoration from physical to the
transcendental
based on an actual World War II airplane (Northrop's
N-3PB),
its complete history, use, loss and ultimate rediscovery and
restoration
by former WWII pilot and Northrop retired manager, David J. Bean. This
unique book is filled with historic photos, documents and detailed
compilations
of the most unique seaplane of its time...
Softcover, indexed, biblio,
9" X 7", 379 Pages
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Beaver
Bush Planes
by Henry &
Linda Friesen
Aviation
enthusiasts will
love this full-color pictorial of the legendary de Havilland DHC-2
Beaver
in scenic Ontario, Canada. Over two hundred photos will delight the
casual
browser, and detailed captions and articles will provide hours of
enjoyment
for the reader and researcher. Over one hundred DHC-2 Beavers are
featured,
along with examples of the Noorduyn Norseman, Found and DHC-3 Otter.
This
book was a labor of love. The Beaver Bush Plane at home in Ontario
captures
this remarkable aircraft in the environment that it was originally
designed
for--the rugged and unforgiving north country!
The book is
hardcover
with
136 full color glossy pages, in an 11" x8-1/2" landscape format.
Signed by
authors.
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Notes of
a Seaplane Instructor:
An Instructional
Guide to Seaplane Flying
by Burke
Mees
Gives
pilots all the information
they need to add a Seaplane rating to their certificate. All Seaplane
maneuvers are covered from preflight through taxi, takeoff, landing and
more. Includes in-depth coverage of a variety of water operations in
differing
conditions. Illustrations inspired by author's own notebook sketches.
Soft
cover and illustrated, 300
Pages
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SBBNOSI
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$19.95
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Skydancing:
Aerobatic Flight Techniques
by David
Robson
Covers
all the basic aerobatic
moves and much more, with easy to follow instructions and diagrams.
Includes
the Aresti Notation for maneuvers plus a syllabus that compiles the
lessons
throughout the book into an effective, integrated curriculum.
Soft
cover, illustrated, indexed, 184
Pages
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SBBSD
-Book, Skydancing
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Conventional
Gear: Flying a Taildragger
by David
Robson
Written
in plain language
with many clear illustrations to explain the dynamics and techniques, Conventional
Gear provides a thorough foundation of knowledge for the pilot
seeking
a tailwheel endorsement. It presents the combined experience of
thousands
of flight hours by civilian and military pilots who grew up flying
airplanes
with conventional gear.
Soft
cover, illustrated, indexed, 220
Pages
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SBBCONGR
-Book, Conventional Gear: Flying a Taildragger
$19.95
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Seaplane
Operations
by Dale De
Remer
A
comprehensive text on basic
and advanced techniques for floatplanes, amphibians and flying
boats from around the world, featuring museum-quality photographs
and
illustrations throughout.
Soft
cover and indexed, 404 Pages
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SBBSEAPOP
-Book, Seaplane Operations
$34.95
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Seaplane
Pilot: Training for the seaplane
pilot
rating
and beyond!
by Dale De
Remer
The seaplane
pilot rating may be
obtained as the first pilot rating or, most commonly, as an add-on
rating
for those pilots who already hold the Airplane, single-Engine Land
certificate.
guides pilots through this process with plenty of tips, techniques and
advice from a pro along the way. It is also designed to function as an
excellent tool for review, for those who already have the rating. A
very
comprehensive text for pilots adding the seaplane rating to their
license
and for seaplane pilots to
learn
more, using full-color photography and illustrations throughout.
Soft
cover and indexed, 400 Pages
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SBBSEAPIL
-Book, Seaplane Pilot $39.95
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Fliers:
In their Own Words
by Katie
Goode
Katie Goode
interviews aviators about their
art, their careers, their kinds of flying... airshow performers,
skywriter,
Alaska bush pilot, airline captains, homebuilt airplane pilot, air
force
captain, firefighter pilot, news-helicopter pilot, and more. All
of the stories are in the pilots' own words. A perfect gift for
experienced
pilots or those active in "hangar flying," Fliers is motivational
reading
for all and makes an excellent guide to careers in aviation!
Introduction
by Chuck Yeager. A fantastic read for anyone who loves flying.
Fully illustrated
with photographs. Soft
cover, 220 Pages
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-Book, FLIERS: In Their Own Words
$14.95
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