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| aircraft recognition book: Civil Aircraft Recognition Paul Eden, 2012-12-21 The perfect guide for spotters and enthusiasts interested in airliners, feederliners, executive jets, light aircraft and other commercial aeroplanes. Contains 3-view silhouettes, colour photographs, dimensions, technical specifications and a potted history of those aircraft most likely to be seen in the skies and at airports. Other helpful details are included to make aircraft identification more certain. |
| aircraft recognition book: Jane's Aircraft Recognition Guide Günter G. Endres, Michael J. Gething, 2005 Jane's international best-selling guide to the aircraft of the world. public access to information from the world-famous Jane's All the World's Aircraft (first published in 1909), used by international aviation and military organisations and professionals. reflect developments in the aviation industry. numbers and a diagram to help you find your way around any aircraft. similar types of aircraft making this the most comprehensive guide for any aviation fan. popular portrait format any enthusiast should own it as standard issue. Turboprops Private Light Aircraft Civil Helicopters Combat Aircraft Military Helicopters |
| aircraft recognition book: Jane's World Aircraft Recognition Handbook Derek Wood, 1980 |
| aircraft recognition book: Aircraft Recognition R.A. Saville-Sneath, 2015-04-02 When this book was first published in 1941, aircraft recognition was far more than just a pleasant pastime; it was often a matter of life and death... This classic text provides a definitive catalogue of the aeroplanes, enemy and friendly, seen over British skies during the Second World War. R.A. Saville-Sneath set out to produce a handy classification guide, with many diagrams, a full glossary and some useful mnemonics, showing how each type of aircraft could be identified quickly and easily. The basic structures, tail units, positions of the wings and engines, and even the sounds made by the different planes, form part of the essential 'vocabulary' for distinguishing Albacores and Ansons, Beauforts and Blenheims, Heinkels, Hurricanes and Junkers, Messerschmitts and Moths, Spitfires and Wellingtons. For anyone interested in aviation the book provides a mine of information about a golden age. For those who lived through one of the most glorious episodes in the history of combat it will prove vividly evocative of those extraordinary days. |
| aircraft recognition book: Jane's Vintage Aircraft Recognition Guide Tony Holmes, 2005-09-20 This is a handy and comprehensive directory of all the aircraft ever produced prior to 1945. Although compact in size, the guide provides all the essential information on vintage greats of the aviation world. Organized chronologically, this title captures the rapid developments in flight technology and design, as well as detailing entries the actually don't exist today. Descriptions, photography and specification details combine to make this the most useful guide for any aviation enthusiast who wishes to study vintage aircraft and an airshow, museum or home. |
| aircraft recognition book: Jane's U.S. Military Aircraft Recognition Guide Tony Holmes, 2007-04-03 More than 400 color photographs Key recognition features Includes aircraft from 1909 to the early twenty-first century Technical specifications and history Helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) The latest developments on the aircrafts in service |
| aircraft recognition book: Jane's Airline Recognition Guide Gunter Endres, Graham Edwards, 2006-11-28 More than 700 airlines Fully illustrated Company histories and current fleet details Explanations of brand logos Aircraft setup and engine configuration Technical specifications |
| aircraft recognition book: Jane's Aircraft Recognition Guide Fourth Edition Michael J. Gething, Gunter Endres, 2005-09-20 Jane's Aircraft Recognition Guide is the only guide that allows the general public access to information from the world-famous Jane's All the World's Aircraft (first published in 1909), used by international aviation and military organizations and professionals. Jammed packed with up-to-the minute color photographs and technical data to reflect developments in the aviation industry. This edition now also includes a complete list of national registration numbers and a diagram to help you find your way around any aircraft. Integral to each entry is a confusion feature to help you distinguish between similar types of aircraft making this the most comprehensive guide for any aviation fan. |
| aircraft recognition book: Aircraft Recognition for the Ground Observer United States. Department of the Air Force, 1955 |
| aircraft recognition book: Jane's World Aircraft Recognition Handbook Derek Wood, 1982 |
| aircraft recognition book: Aircraft Recognition R. A. Saville-Sneath, 1941 |
| aircraft recognition book: Buzz Numbers Peter M. Bowers, David W. Menard, 2006 The Buzz Number system, the famous identification system for U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force aircraft from late 1945 into the mid-1960s, was developed as a deterrent to 8th Air Force pilots engaged in unauthorized low-level flying over post-war Europe. This practice, called 'buzzing', prompted the need for ground observers to be able to identify and report a particular offending aircraft. In response to this need, a system of letters and numbers was developed to uniquely identify each aircraft in inventory. This book includes an in-depth explanation of the buzz number system as well as its many applications. This book is the ultimate buzz number reference for modelers and aviation enthusiasts. |
| aircraft recognition book: Modern Military Airpower Thomas Newdick, Tom Cooper, 2010 Illustrated with detailed artworks of modern military aircraft and their markings with exhaustive captions and specifications, this book is an extensively researched review of the equipment and organization of the world's air forces and their deployment in recent conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere. |
| aircraft recognition book: Aircraft Recognition Guide Günter G. Endres, 2005 |
| aircraft recognition book: Jane's Aircraft Recognition Guide - 3rd Edition Gunter Endres, Mike Gething, 2002-11-01 A fully revised and updated guide to world aviation includes all the latest models and their specifications, along with detailed photos, to help readers identify the key features of each aircraft. |
| aircraft recognition book: Aircraft Recognition Drawing Book AIRCRAFT RECOGNITION DRAWING BOOK., 1944 |
| aircraft recognition book: Origami Aircraft Seth Friedman, Jason Ku, Marc Kirschenbaum, Daniel Robinson, 2015-03-01 Prepare for takeoff with Origami Aircraft! Paper airplanes soar to new heights in Origami Aircraft. An exciting paper-folding challenge, this kit will appeal to aviation enthusiasts, origami artists, and everyone who enjoys modeling aircraft from paper. Not your everyday paper airplanes, the projects in this kit replicate ten famous planes including the De Havilland Sea Vixen, the Sopwith planes of World War I, and even Lindberg’s 1927 Spirit of St. Louis. Complete with a 112-page book of origami instructions and aviation history and specially designed origami paper, this kit even includes five sticker sheets for embellishing the models. Watch your very own hangar of model airplanes unfold before your very eyes. A fun and interactive way to enhance aircraft recognition and learn about aviation history, Origami Aircraft is one origami kit that will have you flying high. |
| aircraft recognition book: Jane's Aircraft Recognition Guide David Rendall, 1996 Over 500 military and civil aircrafts described. |
| aircraft recognition book: Visual Encyclopedia of Military Aircraft Jim Winchester, 2013-04 Provides a fascinating at-a-glance guide to every major military aircraft type ever flown, all illustrated with a detailed profile artwork, accompanied by brief details and specifications. |
| aircraft recognition book: Origami Planes Seth Friedman, Marc Kirschenbaum, Jason Ku, Daniel Robinson, 2016-09-01 The latest innovation in paper airplanes! Your spirits will soar as you fold up these ten origami models! An exciting challenge, this kit will appeal to aviation enthusiasts and origami artists alike. Watch your very own hangar of model airplanes unfold before your eyes as you follow the step-by-step directions and detailed diagrams in the 80-page instruction book. Specially designed paper makes these models better than any other paper airplane. A fun and interactive way to enhance aircraft recognition and learn aviation history, this kit will leave you flying high! |
| aircraft recognition book: Jane's Space Recognition Guide Peter Bond, 2008-05-27 The essential, most comprehensive guide to spacecraft and space exploration includes: Civilian and military spacecraft Shuttles and satellites Space agencies Information on current and historic space missions More than 400 color photographs |
| aircraft recognition book: Civil Aircraft Recognition , 1967 |
| aircraft recognition book: The Immortal Beaver Sean Rossiter, 2009-07-01 Developed soon after World War II, the de Havilland Beaver has become one of the most successful and long-lived designs in aviation history. The Beaver was conceived as a “half-ton flying pickup truck” capable of setting down on land, water, and snow. Since its conception the Beaver has been adopted worldwide, becoming the floatplane of choice for island-hopping along the Pacific Northwest, flying into the Arctic, transporting missionaries and doctors into remote spots in Africa, and serving as a support aircraft in Antarctic expeditions. The Beaver also became “the generals’ Jeep” during the Korean War — and the generals’ favorite transport to fishing spots in peacetime. |
| aircraft recognition book: Seat 29B Gordon R. Page, 2020-07-28 In the 1930s, air travel was considered glamorous and exciting. But in today’s world, lines have unfortunately become long, leg room has shrunk to unthinkable sizes, food choices have become less than desirable, and passengers have become unpredictable travelers who often conduct themselves in ways that would have made their grandmothers shudder in horror. In a candid collection of real-life air travel experiences, seasoned business traveler Gordon Page shares both humorous and cringey stories stories of his challenges traveling the world in seat 29B to appraise aircraft. From passengers who clipped their toenails, blacked out, and stripped naked during an overnight international flight, to a spiritual healer who confidently assisted with an in-flight medical emergency, to the flight attendants who patiently dealt with a variety of incidents and personalities, Page leads us through his diverse, often shocking experiences gathered from a million-plus miles of flying. Throughout his entertaining narrative, Page reminds all of us that attitude is the key to viewing travel as an adventure rather than an ordeal. “Gordon ... has captured the pain of travel for business but also demonstrated a clear sense of humor about the process. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the view from Seat 29B.” —Paul Hinton, pilot and aviation industry professional |
| aircraft recognition book: Aircraft Engine Design Jack D. Mattingly, 2002 Annotation A design textbook attempting to bridge the gap between traditional academic textbooks, which emphasize individual concepts and principles; and design handbooks, which provide collections of known solutions. The airbreathing gas turbine engine is the example used to teach principles and methods. The first edition appeared in 1987. The disk contains supplemental material. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com). |
| aircraft recognition book: Japanese Aircraft of World War II Thomas Newdick, 2017 Illustrated with detailed artworks of Japanese aircraft and their markings, Japanese Aircraft of World War II is a detailed guide to all the aircraft deployed by the Japanese military from the Second Sino-Japanese War to the surrender in the Pacific in August 1945. Organized alphabetically by manufacturer, this book includes every type of aircraft, from fighters to seaplanes, bombers, reconnaissance aircraft, torpedo bombers and carrier aircraft. All the best-known types are featured, such as the Mitsubishi G4M 'Betty', Nakajima B6N2 Tenzan, Aichi B7A2 Ryusei torpedo bomber and the world- famous Mitsubishi A6M 'Zero' fighter. The entries are accompanied by exhaustive captions and specifications. The guide is illustrated with profile artworks, three-views, and special cutaway artworks of the more famous aircraft in service, such as the Aichi D3A1 'Val', Mitsubishi A6M2 Reisen, and Nakajima Ki.27 'Nate'. Illustrated with more than 120 artworks, Japanese Aircraft of World War II is an essential reference guide for modellers and enthusiasts with an interest in military aircraft of World War II. |
| aircraft recognition book: Jane's Tank Recognition Guide Christopher F. Foss, 2006 The aim of this book is twofold : firstly, to act as a convenient handbook for the reader to identify quickly and accurately almost any modern armoured fighting vehicle (AFV) in service today ; secondly, to provide key information on the vehicle. Includes : light tanks and main battle tanks ; tracked APCs / weapons carriers ; 4 x 4 vehicles ; 6 x 6 vehicles ; 8 x 8 vehicles ; self-propelled guns. |
| aircraft recognition book: Spitfire Manual 1940 Dilip Sarkar, 2010-02-15 How to fly the legendary Spitfire fighter plane in combat using the manuals and instructions (pilot notes) supplied by the RAF during the Second World War. |
| aircraft recognition book: Combat Aircraft Recognition Peter R. March, 1998 The definitive guide to the recognition of military aircraft flown around the world by nations great and small. Includes choppers as well as fixed wing craft. The perfect companion guide to our bestselling Guide to Airport Airplanes. They're all here, from the McDonnell Douglas F-15 to the Boeing B-52 to the MiG-29 and European Tornado fighters, and more. |
| aircraft recognition book: The Encyclopedia of Aircraft Robert Jackson, 2004 |
| aircraft recognition book: Aircraft of WWI Jack Herris, 2010-04-01 Illustrated with detailed artworks of combat aircraft and their markings, 'The Essential Aircraft Identification Guide: Aircraft of WWI' is a comprehensive study of the aircraft that fought in the Great War of 1914–18. Arranged chronologically by theater of war and campaign, this book offers a complete organizational breakdown of the units on all the fronts, including the Eastern and Italian Fronts. Each campaign includes a compact history of the role and impact of aircraft on the course of the conflict, as well as orders of battle, lists of commanders and campaign aces such as Manfred von Richtofen, Eddie Rickenbacker, Albert Ball and many more. |
| aircraft recognition book: King of Fighters -- Nikolay Polikarpov and His Aircraft Designs Mikhail Maslov, 2021-01-19 In the century-long history of the conquest of the sky there have been a number of outstanding personalities. Among them is the name of designer Nikolay Polikarpov (1892-1944), which is inseparably associated with the best achievements of the Russian and Soviet aviation. His practical activity in the aircraft industry began upon graduation from the Petersburg Polytechnic Institute in 1916. Aged 25, Polikarpov was sent to the Russo-Baltic Wagon Factory (RBWF), where the four-engined Ilya Muromets bombers designed by Igor Sikorsky were being built at that time. Later, beginning from August 1918, he worked in Moscow at the Dux aircraft factory. For several years, he was engaged in improving products manufactured by the factory, and upgrading production aircraft to accommodate the available engines, equipment and materials. From 1922, Polikarpov focused his attention on fighter aircraft, creation of which was a priority for him during the following years. The first of them was the IL-400 monoplane, designated I-1 by the Air Force. The monoplane was followed by biplanes including the 2I-N1 (1925), the I-3 (1927), the D-2 (1928), and the I-6 (1929). It was specialization in fighter aircraft which, from then on, became his mission in life. At the peak of his career as a designer, Polikarpov was informally styled 'the King of Fighters', which was quite in line with the level of his merits and achievements. In the 1930's, the TsKB-3 (I-15) and TsKB-12 (I-16) fighters were designed under Polikarpov's supervision. These aircraft were the designer's undoubtable success. They also were the main combat fighters in service with the Red Army Air Force. For the creation of the I-15 and the I-16 fighters, Polikarpov was awarded the Order of Lenin in 1935, and the Order of the Red Star a year later. In the 1930's, Nikolay Polikarpov devised a lot of aircraft of various designs, the majority of which can be described as 'advanced' and 'innovative'. In 1940, Polikarpov was granted the degree of the Doctor of Engineering and the title of the Chief Designer of the highest category. In the same year, he was awarded the title of the Hero of Socialist Labor. A year later, he became a recipient of the Stalin Prize. The gifted Soviet engineer was destined to live only 52 years. On 30 July 1944, Nikolay Polikarpov died of a rapidly evolving oncological disease. To venerate his memory, the U-2 trainer has ever since been designated the Po-2 (Polikarpov-2). The book which is presented to the reader describes all Polikarpov's original projects, both those put into reality and unimplemented ones. It took the author many years to prepare for the creation of the book. The author studied materials on the respective topics in all Russian archives, and made use of remembrances of Polikarpov's contemporaries and publications by other researchers. For purposes of clarity and in order to facilitate publication, the author split the book on Nikolai Polikarpov's aircraft into two parts - the 'Biplane Era' and the 'Monoplane Era'. Indeed, during the designer's activity from 1918 through to 1932, he devoted himself predominantly to creating biplanes. For the 1920's, the biplanes were a preferable option; they were more common, more reliable, better studied, and even more desirable for the Red Army Air Force. The first design of the IL-400 (I-1) monoplane fighter appeared as early as 1923; however, it was through its novelty and unpredictability that the aircraft failed to achieve the deserved success. It should be noted that the U-2 (Po-2) and the R-5 biplanes, which were created during that period, became one of the best Polikarpov aircraft, and brought him recognition as a reputed designer. In the 1930's, Nikolai Polikarpov's activity reached its pinnacle. It was during that period that he created his advanced monoplanes such as the I-16, the I-17, the VIT-2, and others. He continued his fruitful and quite successful activity in the area of creating modern aircraft during the war of 1941--45 as well. |
| aircraft recognition book: Jane's World Aircraft Recognition Book Derek WOOD, 1979 |
| aircraft recognition book: Transport Category Aircraft Systems Thomas W. Wild, 2019-03 Transport aircraft systems have undergone many changes in the rapidly advancing electronic age, and Transport Category Aircraft Systems helps make sense of them. Designed for readers who know some aeronautical terminology and basic aircraft systems, this book provides in-depth explanations and detailed illustrations of large, transport-category aircraft and their onboard systems. It introduces aircraft systems by explaining the basics that are common to all large aircraft. By understanding how a system works on a specific aircraft, the reader can generalize that understanding to other aircraft. Transport Category Aircraft Systems covers everything from electrical power systems to oxygen systems to communications systems and beyond. |
| aircraft recognition book: Rod Machado's How to Fly an Airplane Handbook Brian Weiss, 2014 The ultimate book for learning stick and rudder flying skills for beginners and experienced pilots. |
| aircraft recognition book: Aircraft Recognition , 1944 |
| aircraft recognition book: A Field Guide to Airplanes of North America M R Montgomery, Gerald L Foster, 2006-03-01 |
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