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Your Road to Wings: How to Become an Air Force Pilot    by Jonathan Kulak
Price: $5.99 USD. 11070 words. Language: English. Published on March 19, 2013. Nonfiction » Career Guides » Military.

Your Road to Wings: How to Become an Air Force Pilot, serves as an overview/guide for anyone interested in becoming an Air Force Aviator. The book covers all the major stages in your road to wings and offers some insider tips based upon the author's experience.
Helicopter Flying Instructor Experiences    by Helen Krasner
Price: $9.99 USD. 22310 words. Language: English. Published on January 25, 2013. Nonfiction » Transportation » Aviation / Piloting & Flight Instruction.

This is the fourth collection of articles from flying instructor Helen Krasner's popular column in the publication "Flight Training News". This book is aimed at anyone who is interested in helicopter flying. Topics covered include getting your first instructing job, conducting trial lessons, teaching emergencies, and how to deal with panicky students. A good read for all aviation addicts!
All About Flying Helicopters    by Helen Krasner
Price: $9.99 USD. 22200 words. Language: English. Published on January 24, 2013. Nonfiction » Transportation » Aviation / Piloting & Flight Instruction.

This is the third collection of articles from flying instructor Helen Krasner's popular column in the publication "Flight Training News". The book is aimed at anyone who is interested in helicopter flying. Topics covered include flying helicopters in marginal weather, flying different helicopter types, and becoming a professional helicopter pilot and/or instructor.
Flying Aeroplanes and Helicopters: Beyond the PPL    by Helen Krasner
Price: $9.99 USD. 21280 words. Language: English. Published on January 14, 2013. Nonfiction » Transportation » Aviation / Piloting & Flight Instruction.

This is the second collection of articles from flying instructor Helen Krasner's popular column in the publication "Flight Training News". Written at various times over the period 2006 - 2011, this book is aimed at anyone who is interested in flying.
True Aviation Stories    by David Barth
Price: $0.99 USD. 3610 words. Language: English. Published on December 25, 2012. Nonfiction » Transportation » Aviation / Piloting & Flight Instruction.

These are some true aviation stories about flying a single-engine Cessna 172 from Denver to other states, mostly back east.
Nightmare in the Sky    by David Barth
Price: $0.99 USD. 2180 words. Language: English. Published on December 15, 2012. Nonfiction » Transportation » Aircraft.

This is a true story about a non-pilot, Bob, who goes on a flight to search for a downed plane. The pilot passes out, leaving Bob to try to fly the plane.
Aviation at the Edge    by John Flexman
Price: $4.85 USD. 104650 words. Language: British English. Published by Memoirs Publishing  on September 1, 2012. Nonfiction » Transportation » Aviation / Piloting & Flight Instruction.

Three thousand feet above the Zambian bush, the DHC2 Beaver had only ten minutes' fuel remaining. Night was drawing in; ground features were indiscernible. I could not raise anyone on the radio. Would this be the end?
Learning to Fly in 21 Days    by Phil Stone
Price: $7.99 USD. 24400 words. Language: British English. Published on July 8, 2012. Nonfiction » Transportation » Aviation / Piloting & Flight Instruction.

This book is not intended as a technical manual but is a motivational account of the author's experience in gaining a pilot's licence and how it feels to learn to fly. It has been written to enable potential pilots to understand exactly what they are about to undertake and hopefully prepare them for the pain and challenge they will feel as well as the elation of finally gaining their Licence.
Why Fly A Sailplane    by Joseph Dobronski SR.
Price: $4.99 USD. 10740 words. Language: English. Published on May 28, 2012. Nonfiction » Transportation » Aviation / Piloting & Flight Instruction.

Extraordinary 11,000 hour aviator, Joe Dobronski colorfully tells his experiences flying gliders in a way that is engaging for everyone and captivating for all pilots. He tells how he became involved in this fasinating sport as relaxation while working as a jet fighter test pilot for McDonnell Aircraft. He holds two State Records and the Diamond C Award. All proceeds go to the Catholic Missions.
Taking Off With RC Helicopters - FAQs 102    by Jack Clarke
Price: $9.95 USD. 13930 words. Language: English. Published on May 12, 2012. Nonfiction » Transportation » Aviation / Piloting & Flight Instruction.

FAQs 102 is a book for beginning RC helicopter pilots. It takes off with a fixed pitch micro for orientation and advanced training in a 450. It is written in an easy to read question-answer format. To assure a fun-to-fly and super informative training, an advanced HEADS-UP warning system is employed to navigate around incoming turbulence and confusion. Have a great flight training! captJac