How to Fly: The Pilot and His Problems

Language: English

Published by Macmillan, 1931

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Second printing. Former library copy - usual marks. Spine taped. 1931 Hard Cover. xii, 291 pp. "The aim of the present volume is to describe in a nontechnical way the problems met in learning to fly." CONTENTS: Pioneers of the Air; The Development of Modern Aviation; Why an Airplane Flies; Modern Airplane and Engine Construction; The Qualifications of a Pilot; The Modern Training School; The Flying Field; Preparations for Dual Instruction; The First Lesson; Turns; Take-Offs; Landings; Some Suggestions on Landings; Spirals, Stalls and Spins; Solo Flying; Stunts; Precision Landings; Cross-Country Flying; The Pilot's License; Some Suggestions to the New Pilot; The Planes of To-Day; Aviation in the Army and Navy; The Aviation of the Future.

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Title
How to Fly: The Pilot and His Problems
Author
Studley, Barrett
Publisher
Macmillan
Publication year
1931
Condition
Good
Dust jacket
No Jacket
Binding
Hard Cover
Language
English
Edition
2nd Printing.
Item weight
29 ounces
Dimensions
0x0x0

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