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Flight School: How to fly a plane step by step
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Flight School: How to fly a plane step by step
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Nick Barnard
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:48 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 225,Width 240 |
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| Category/Genre | Aircraft |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780500650011
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| Classifications | Dewey:623.8922 |
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| Illustrations |
Illustrated in colour throughout
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Thames & Hudson Ltd
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| Imprint |
Thames & Hudson Ltd
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| Publication Date |
16 April 2012 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Welcome to Flight School! It's Day One and your'e in the pilot's seat! Strap yourself in for your very own flying lessons! Step by step find out how to take off and land, fly solo and perform thrilling stunts. At Ground School, plan your route, discover what keeps you up in the air and the power of an engine. There's an ID guide, too. Spot different aircraft from small noisy biplanes to massive sleek airliners and lightning-fast key fighters.
Author Biography
Nick Barnard is a writer, publisher and stunt pilot, and co-founder of the Yakovievs Aerobatic Display Team. His book How to Fly a Plane, for adults, was published by Thames & Hudson in 2007. As Nicholas Barnard has written widely on non-Western textiles in such publications as Living with Kilims and Living with Decorative Textiles.
Reviews'A great introduction to aviation ... presents the basics of flying, and beyond, in a fun and engaging way ... has a friendly tone with a scrapbook feel ... a great start to inspire and encourage youngsters to get airborne' - Flyer Magazine
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