The Encyclopedia of Civil Aircraft

The Encyclopedia of Civil Aircraft
Author: David Donald
Publisher: Hamlyn
Total Pages: 816
Release: 1999-01-01
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9781571451835

An illustrated guide to civil aircraft that have been flown in every country of the world. It includes 100-plus individual planes used by commercial airlines from the giant Guppy cargo plane to the single-seat racing plane, from the glamorous business jets to the classic Boeing 747. Organized in alphabetical order by manufacturer, entries include a short history of the company, an account of each model's design, development and distribution, as well as color and b&w photographs and artwork profiles.

The Mysterious Ghosts of Flight 401

The Mysterious Ghosts of Flight 401
Author: Burnham Holmes
Publisher: CPI Publishing
Total Pages: 54
Release: 1979
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780895470683

Describes the repeated appearances of the ghosts of two airline pilots killed in a 1972 crash.

Aircraft

Aircraft
Author: DK
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-04-26
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 0744027454

Take an action-packed flight through the history of aircraft and discover the intrepid pioneers who made a dream reality Uncover the engineering behind more than 800 aircraft models, from military jets to commercial planes. This visual history book captures the fascinating story of airplanes and aviation, and how their groundbreaking discovery has influenced the 21st Century. Inside the pages of this aircraft book, you’ll discover: • The history of military and commercial aircraft from all over the world, decade by decade, to the present day in stunning visual detail • Comprehensive catalogs highlight the most important aircraft of each period along with their specifications and unique features • Showcases on particularly celebrated aircraft – such as the Supermarine Spitfire and Concorde – in beautifully photographed “virtual tour” features • The stories of the engineers and manufacturers that created marques like Boeing and Airbus Take to the skies Modern flight has opened the world up to new opportunities and paved the way for the development of advanced research and technology. But, what made it so groundbreaking? This book uncovers the stories behind the first airplane models, the development of flight, and brings you to present-day marvels such as the Gypsy Moth and Supermarine Spitfire. The Aircraft Book is filled with stats, facts, and photographs that create a visual tour and allows you to see inside key commercial and military aircraft models from the exterior to the cockpit. Aviation enthusiasts will also be captivated by the manufacturer of aircraft engines and how famous models like Boeing and Lockheed became household names. Love history? Discover even more with DK! DK's The Definitive Visual History series is an iconic celebration of design and history. Packed with fascinating facts and statistics, these high-quality visual guides cover everything from history and notable designs to the people and technology that made it possible. Books in this series include The Car Book, The Train Book, The Tank Book, and so much more.

Modern Commercial Aircraft

Modern Commercial Aircraft
Author: William Green
Publisher: Gramercy
Total Pages: 212
Release: 1988-09-12
Genre: Aeronautics, Commercial
ISBN: 9780517633694

Magnificently illustrated directory of all the world's civil airliners currently in service and under development. Special chapters examine the state of the art in aircraft technology : flight decks, cabins, airframes, and engines.