Fly Pilot Problems by Studley Barrett (16 results)

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.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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.

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.…

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.

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.…

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.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1929. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 316, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 316 316.…