Barrett Studley (31 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. The North American Review Vol. 227 No. 6 June 1929. Various (illustrator).

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 2nd Printing. 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.…

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 291pp, octavo hardcover in grey cloth. moderate soiling to boards, mild darkening to spine, pages open easily yet binding remains solid, owner stamps to endpapers, text clean.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Meets the good condition guidelines. Has some staining. Has wear. Five star seller - Buy with confidence.

Condition: Very Good. Revised edition, xv, [i], 433 pp., well illustrated, original cloth (hardcover), spine faded, light wear to cover edges else text clean & binding tight. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Second printing. VG/G. Navy cloth, gilt lettering and decoration. Hint of rubbing at extremities, covers clean, gilt bright. Ownership ffep, otherwise clean throughout, binding and hinges sound. Jacket chipped at extremities, 2" section torn from spine, price intact ($5.00). Exceptionally nice copy. …

Hardback. Condition: Fair. First Edition. 1st ed. 257p. Photos. Red cloth. Ex.lib. No exterior markings. No pocket. Rubber stamps & emboss only. One corner worn Fair copy. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. This book is hard-bound in green cloth with gilt stamping on the upper cover and spine. The covers show light scuffing and soiling, and light bumping to the corners. The binding is solid. The contents are bright and clean with illustrations.

Hardcover. First edition. Hard cover published by MacMillan in 1931. Ex-library book, no DJ, with taped spine and with the usual library markings. Edges of covers are badly worn, corners are bumped and worn, and covers are scuffed. Side edge of pages has some insect damage. Very rough condition.; 8.11 X 5.91 X 1.57 inches. …

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 2nd Edition. (Aviation) PRACTICAL FLIGHT TRAINING. By Lieutenant Barrett Studley. Second printing, NY: Macmillan, 1929. 8vo size book, gold titled dark green clth binding in extra fine condition exceptionally well-preserved copy! 435-pages of text fine and illustrated.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'How to Fly the Pilot and His Problems' serves as an essential manual from the golden age of aviation, offering a comprehensive look at the art and science of flight during the late 1920s. Written by Lieutenant Barrett Studley, this work delves into the practical aspects of maneuvering an aircraft while addressing the mental and physical challenges faced by early aviators. It bridges the gap between basic mechanical operation and the sophisticated judgment required for safe and effective piloting.The text covers a wide array of topics, including the fundamentals of aerodynamics, engine management, and the nuances of takeoffs and landings in the biplane era. Beyond technical instruction, Studley explores the psychological demands of the cockpit, providing insight into the 'problems' of the pilot-from maintaining situational awareness to overcoming the physiological stresses of flight. This dual focus makes it a unique artifact of aeronautical history, illustrating the evolving standards of pilot training.For historians of technology, aviation enthusiasts, and students of military history, 'How to Fly the Pilot and His Problems' provides a window into a time when aviation was transitioning from experimental daredevilry into a disciplined profession. Its clear, authoritative prose captures the pioneering spirit of a decade that defined the future of the skies.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'How to Fly the Pilot and His Problems' serves as an essential manual from the golden age of aviation, offering a comprehensive look at the art and science of flight during the late 1920s. Written by Lieutenant Barrett Studley, this work delves into the practical aspects of maneuvering an aircraft while addressing the mental and physical challenges faced by early aviators. It bridges the gap between basic mechanical operation and the sophisticated judgment required for safe and effective piloting.The text covers a wide array of topics, including the fundamentals of aerodynamics, engine management, and the nuances of takeoffs and landings in the biplane era. Beyond technical instruction, Studley explores the psychological demands of the cockpit, providing insight into the 'problems' of the pilot-from maintaining situational awareness to overcoming the physiological stresses of flight. This dual focus makes it a unique artifact of aeronautical history, illustrating the evolving standards of pilot training.For historians of technology, aviation enthusiasts, and students of military history, 'How to Fly the Pilot and His Problems' provides a window into a time when aviation was transitioning from experimental daredevilry into a disciplined profession. Its clear, authoritative prose captures the pioneering spirit of a decade that defined the future of the skies.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Good 1st US ed. No wrapper. Boards a little grubby and with some spotting but otherwise a vg copy with a tight binding and clean internally.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 435 pp., Photos, Illus, Orig Grn Hardback, Gilt title (Bright), VG, 1st ed.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 291 pp. Hardcover, bound in cloth. The binding rubbed and discolored with a bump on the top front board; toning and a light scattering of foxing throughout the textblock.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Revised ed of 1928. 433p. Photos. Illustrations. Blue cloth. Author was chief flight instructor in primary seaplane training squadron at Pensacola. Very Good Copy. Book.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Very Good -. 1928, 435pp, illus., dark green cloth w/ gilt design to cover & lettering to spine, , light shelfwear to cover, owner's name to front free ep, small tear to edge of front free ep & half title, some edgewear to dj, a few small tears & chips to dj, 25 written in marker to front of dj, contents clean & unmarked.…

Cloth. No Jacket. First Edition. How To Fly The Pilot and His Problems is an aviation book written by Lieutenant Barrett Studley It was designed to bridge the gap between mechanical controls and the psychological judgment required to fly early biplanes safely This copy published in 1929 has an inscription presented by FC Chichester 1953 together with a Royal Aero Club Library stamp to the front free endpaper this ink stamp is repeated to the rear endpapers Bound in grey cloth with titles printed in blue to the front and spine the binding presents well despite being a little grubby There is toning and a little wear to the spine The text block is tight and the pages although lightly toned are very clean Illustrated with several historic photographs pp xii 291 A must for any aviation enthusiast and part of a huge aviation collection just acquired by St Marys Booksnbsp. book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 2nd ed. . 435p. Photos. Illustrations. Blue cloth. Gild lettering and wings. Author was chief flight instructor in primary seaplane training squadron at Pensacola. Heavy. Period owner's name dated 1929. Near Fine Copy. Book.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 316. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1929 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 316.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "How to Fly the Pilot and His Problems" serves as an essential manual from the golden age of aviation, offering a comprehensive look at the art and science of flight during the late 1920s. Written by Lieutenant Barrett Studley, this work delves into the practical aspects of maneuvering an aircraft while addressing the mental and physical challenges faced by early aviators. It bridges the gap between basic mechanical operation and the sophisticated judgment required for safe and effective piloting.The text covers a wide array of topics, including the fundamentals of aerodynamics, engine management, and the nuances of takeoffs and landings in the biplane era. Beyond technical instruction, Studley explores the psychological demands of the cockpit, providing insight into the "problems" of the pilot-from maintaining situational awareness to overcoming the physiological stresses of flight. This dual focus makes it a unique artifact of aeronautical history, illustrating the evolving standards of pilot training.For historians of technology, aviation enthusiasts, and students of military history, "How to Fly the Pilot and His Problems" provides a window into a time when aviation was transitioning from experimental daredevilry into a disciplined profession. Its clear, authoritative prose captures the pioneering spirit of a decade that defined the future of the skies.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. "How to Fly the Pilot and His Problems" serves as an essential manual from the golden age of aviation, offering a comprehensive look at the art and science of flight during the late 1920s. Written by Lieutenant Barrett Studley, this work delves into the practical aspects of maneuvering an aircraft while addressing the mental and physical challenges faced by early aviators. It bridges the gap between basic mechanical operation and the sophisticated judgment required for safe and effective piloting.The text covers a wide array of topics, including the fundamentals of aerodynamics, engine management, and the nuances of takeoffs and landings in the biplane era. Beyond technical instruction, Studley explores the psychological demands of the cockpit, providing insight into the "problems" of the pilot-from maintaining situational awareness to overcoming the physiological stresses of flight. This dual focus makes it a unique artifact of aeronautical history, illustrating the evolving standards of pilot training.For historians of technology, aviation enthusiasts, and students of military history, "How to Fly the Pilot and His Problems" provides a window into a time when aviation was transitioning from experimental daredevilry into a disciplined profession. Its clear, authoritative prose captures the pioneering spirit of a decade that defined the future of the skies.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…