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1) Bow hunting
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"Engaging images accompany information about bow hunting. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
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Pilots learning multi-engine flying have relied on this essential book for more than 20 years. Learn fundamentals of flying multi-engine airplanes and the aerodynamic laws that govern multi-engine flight under Bob Gardner's experienced and energetic tutoring. This fifth edition includes a new chapter on energy management and information on both obtaining the multi-engine rating and checking out in a new twin. An integrated flight and ground syllabus...
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This third collection of articles for The Proficient Pilot Series is packed with valuable experience and knowledge to take readers even further on from the wealth of flying know-how in The Proficient Pilot, Volumes 1 and 2. Freely sharing his flying wisdom in a personal manner, Schiff deals with the human element in flight, combining his experiences seamlessly with the technical details and instructions necessary for flying safety and proficiency....
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This is the Ebook (epub) edition of this title. Multi-engine flying opens up new opportunities to utilize an airplane for personal or professional transportation, allowing you to cruise faster, carry more passengers or cargo, and in most cases, fly higher and in greater comfort. With this enhanced capability comes an increased complexity in the aircraft systems, their operations and performance, and pilot decision-making. The Pilot's Manual: Multi-Engine...
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In the second volume of The Proficient Pilot, veteran airline captain Barry Schiff provides new material as rich and varied as that in his prizewinning first volume. His valuable advice for general aviation pilots is based on more than 26,000 hours of first-hand experience. The Proficient Pilot Volume 2 contains a wealth of information published nowhere else; how to execute and survive a crash landing, how to hot-start an engine without fail, how...
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Crazy adventures of science fiction space opera.
A selection of the best and craziest adventures of pilot Jim. Many of them inspired by popular tales from world literature.
An anthology of science fiction stories by Tony Jim: Writer of light science fiction short stories with touches of humor.
Among these stories stand out those starring the pilot Jim, a strange galactic hero, somewhat clumsy, but deep down he is good people.
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Becoming an airline pilot demands a well-rounded candidate--someone skilled in the operation and handling of aircraft who is of the utmost professional and moral character. This book covers the technical areas while highlighting what it means to be an aviation professional.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) outlines the content required by the Airline Transport Pilot -- Certification Training Program (ATP-CTP). The ATP-CTP ground school must...
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Comprehensive textbook for airplane pilots who are preparing to take the FAA exams for obtaining the Instrument Rating and Commercial FAA certificates. 'If the Airline Transport Pilot certificate is the Ph.D. of aviation, the Commercial and Instrument tickets represent the Bachelor's and Master's degrees' says author Bob Gardner, describing the advanced pilot curriculum. This is his textbook written for the many pilots who streamline their efforts...
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A compilation of Barry Schiff's monthly column in AOPA Pilot, the popular aviation periodical, these books contain favorite articles from over the years in three volumes that are arranged by subject. These articles are pulled from his more than 26,000 flight hours in 260 types of aircraft to assemble volumes filled with Schiff's vast knowledge and experience with teaching pilots. The first volume of the series covers such diverse topics as slip tips,...
11) Lacey's Star
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Get in, sit down, buckle up, and hang on!
Private pilot Cassie Deakin lands in the middle of an unwanted adventure when she discovers her beloved Uncle Charlie has been attacked and seriously injured by thieves.
But Cassie has a problem. She doesn't know who she can trust. Still, she's determined to solve the mystery behind the assault on her uncle, so she reluctantly agrees to team up with Deputy Frank White, a man she definitely does not trust,...
12) Dream Job Pilot?
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This first book in a 3-part series is a brand-new insider career guide for future aviation professionals. Pros & Cons of becoming a professional aviator are discussed in detail, from training requirements, work-life balance, health and mental issues, and career prospects. The everyday life of helicopter and airline pilots is described - together with the necessary ground- and flight training. Last but not least: How to land a top-paying pilot position...
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An Insider Aviation & Pilots Guide
Everyday Life of Helicopter and Airline Pilots
This first book in a 3-part series is a brand-new insider career guide for future aviation professionals. Pros & Cons of becoming a professional aviator are discussed in detail, from training requirements, work-life balance, health and mental issues, and career prospects. The everyday life of helicopter and airline pilots is described-together with the necessary ground-and...
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Can the crew survive or will the beasts kill all of them?
A spaceship is sent to a moon called Heja to find plants that can be used to cure cancer. The spaceship crash-lands on this celestial body. The crew must find a way to escape because dangerous beasts roam its jungles and deserts.
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Pilot and Huxley volume 2
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Pilot & Huxley are back in another zany adventure!
Pilot and Huxley just want to get home, but an unexpected glitch hurtles them into the holiday lands instead. Now they're stuck in a bizarre world where ghouls and zombies in Halloween Land are friendly, and Santa and his elves in Christmas Land are evil. Will the boys make it out alive? Can they find a way back to Earth? Is a bowl of noodles a deadly weapon? Find out!
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Pilot and Huxley volume 1
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A perfect blend of silly characters and gross humor that will make kids laugh and yell "eeeww!!!" at the same time.
Pilot & Huxley get zapped to another dimension by aliens seeking to enslave Earth. Things get weird when they traverse a swamp of bees, battle a sea monster, and end up in the nose of a giant dragon. But with help from a girl who can transform into a monster, they might just make it back home. Dan's love of comics began when he got...
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If you're studying to become a commercial pilot, then you know that the Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) exams can be challenging. One key aspect of the exam is understanding and applying the essential formulas correctly. That's where this ebook comes in. With over 60 essential ATPL formulas listed and simple examples provided, this guide is a must-have for any pilot looking to ace their exams. You'll have all the information you need at your...
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Preparing for an airline pilot interview can be a daunting experience, whether it's your first time or you're a hardened veteran. That's why this ebook is a must-have for any pilot looking to land their dream job. With a comprehensive guide to the entire application process, including detailed explanations of the different types of questions and how they assess your core competencies, this guide is an essential resource for any pilot looking to ace...
19) Interference
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Linden Meadows doesn't back down from anyone, especially if her family's involved. So when her little brother's new hockey coach benches him in the middle of a game, Linden lets him have it. She also notices that the coach is way hotter than she expects, but Linden won't let herself get burned by another athlete. Been there, done that-and had a kid at seventeen to show for it. When Jason Taylor isn't taking abuse from hockey moms, he's patrolling...
20) Power Play
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Beneath her innocent facade, Gabriella Bertucci has her reasons to be standoffish with guys. Especially guys like Landon Taylor, a star defenseman on the minor-league Detroit Pilots and the object of a serious crush since he first walked into her family's market. But when Landon comes through for her in a moment of crisis, Gaby starts to wonder if there might be more to Landon than hard muscles and fast skates. Landon isn't afraid of telling Gaby...
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