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  • Train Wreck

    The Forensics of Rail Disasters

    by George Bibel ...
    Gripping forensic tales explain how and why trains crash.Trains are massive—with some weighing 15,000 tons or more. When these metal monsters collide or go off the rails, their destructive power becomes clear. In this book, George Bibel presents riveting tales of trains gone wrong, the detective work of finding out why, and the safety improvements that were born of tragedy.Train Wreck details ... Read more

    $22.99 USD

  • Beyond the Black Box

    The Forensics of Airplane Crashes

    by George Bibel ...
    The black box is orange—and there are actually two of them. They house the cockpit voice recorder and the flight data recorder, instruments vital to airplane crash analyses.But accident investigators cannot rely on the black boxes alone. Beginning with the 1931 Fokker F-10A crash that killed legendary football coach Knute Rockne, this fascinating book provides a behind-the-scenes look at plane ... Read more

    $40.99 USD

  • Train Wreck

    The Forensics of Rail Disasters

    by George Bibel ...
    Gripping forensic tales explain how and why trains crash.Trains are massive—with some weighing 15,000 tons or more. When these metal monsters collide or go off the rails, their destructive power becomes clear. In this book, George Bibel presents riveting tales of trains gone wrong, the detective work of finding out why, and the safety improvements that were born of tragedy.Train Wreck details ... Read more

    $22.99 USD

  • Plane Crash

    The Forensics of Aviation Disasters

    Melding a pilot’s practical view of life in the cockpit with the expertise of an engineering professor to give readers an insider look at plane crashes.One of the most amazing feats of modern life is the frequency with which airplanes safely take off and land: about 40,000 times a day in the United States alone. Commercial aviation is by far the safest mode of transportation and is becoming safer ... Read more

    $27.09 USD

  • Plane Crash

    The Forensics of Aviation Disasters

    Melding a pilot’s practical view of life in the cockpit with the expertise of an engineering professor to give readers an insider look at plane crashes.One of the most amazing feats of modern life is the frequency with which airplanes safely take off and land: about 40,000 times a day in the United States alone. Commercial aviation is by far the safest mode of transportation and is becoming safer ... Read more

    $27.09 USD

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    This study guide includes basic helicopter fundamentals that every pilot should know including: principles in aerodynamics, flight maneuvers, and emergency recovery procedures. Topics such as Dissymmetry of Lift, Transverse Flow Effect, Loss of Tail Rotor Effectiveness and many more aerodynamic phenomenon are outlined in brief, easy to understand explanations. ... Read more

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  • Railroad Signaling

    by Brian Solomon ...
    From the 1830s to today, the railroad industry has developed myriad complex mechanisms to help keep North America’s railroad rights-of-ways safe, efficient, and relatively accident-free. In this paperback rerelease of the successful 2003 title, the otherwise-arcane world of railroad signaling is explained in concise language and brought to life with nearly 200 fantastic photographs that depict ... Read more

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  • Automotive A-Z

    Lane’s complete dictionary of automotive terms

    by Keith Lane ...
    The most comprehensive guide to automotive terms available. Whether you're a student, apprentice, mechanic, automative industry worker, a driver, or car/motorcycle enthusiasts, with over 13,000 entries and extensive appendices, this guide explains the function of thousands of car, truck and motorcycle components.⢠Contains an English/American translator, with 350 automotive terms.⢠Defines the ... Read more

    $9.89 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Wind Energy for the Rest of Us

    A Comprehensive Guide to Wind Power and How to Use It

    by Paul Gipe ...
    Wind Energy for the Rest of Us straddles two―or more―worlds.The book is about wind energy. It’s not just about small wind turbines. It’s not just about large wind turbines. It’s about the depth and breadth of wind energy, encompassing more than either type of wind turbine. It includes water-pumping windmills and sailing ships. It’s a sprawling book, one minute discussing how to install small wind ... Read more

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  • Mental Math for Pilots

    A Study Guide

    This is not AI-generated content. The contents were written and verified by subject matter experts from Aviation Supplies & Academics, an 85-year-old aviation company. Look for the ASA wings to ensure you are purchasing a reliable publication.In this book you’ll learn the tricks of the trade for the areas where pilots have traditionally needed to sharpen their mental math skills: fuel planning, ... Read more

    $14.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • PPL Exam Secrets Guide - Aircraft General & Principles of Flight

    This essential eBook for candidates for the EASA Private Pilot's Licence 'Aircraft General & Principles of Flight' ground school examination offers the current representation of multi-choice questions with answers and fully illustrated explanations.It has been extensively researched and compiled to provide the equivalent of six differing complete examination papers for 'Aircraft General & ... Read more

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  • Easy ATPL

    Instrumentation (6)

    by Matteo Sonego ...
    Libro numero 6 della raccolta EASY ATPL di Matteo Sonego che si propone di rendere più agevole, intuitivo ed immediato lo studio per il raggiungimento della licenza da pilota ATPL. L'intera collana consta di 14 eBook divisi per argomenti (human performance, meteorology, radio navigation, etc.). Il libro numero 6 affronta il tema del Instrumentation ... Read more

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