F-82 Twin Mustang Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions

F-82 Twin Mustang Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions
Author: United States Air Force
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 79
Release: 2008-09-01
Genre:
ISBN: 1935327224

The F-82 ¿Twin Mustang¿ was conceived during WWII as a long-range fighter escort. Like the P-51, it was designed by North American's brilliant engineer, Edgar Schmued. The F-82 utilized two extended P-51 fuselages, mounted to a newly- designed center wing and tail. The plane incorporated new propeller assemblies and a unique, four-wheel landing gear. In short, while the plane would be cosmetically similar to the Mustang, in reality it was an entirely new beast. The F-82 wasn¿t ready before WWII ended, but the program escaped cancellation, and planes entered operational service in 1948. The F-82 became the last piston- powered fighter ordered by the USAF. It flew as an escort for SAC B-29s, and with distinction as a night fighter in Korea. It was retired in 1953. Originally printed by the USAF and North American, this pilot¿s handbook provides a glimpse inside the cockpit of this warbird. Originally classified ¿Restricted¿, the manual was de-classified and is here reprinted in book form.

Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions for B-29

Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions for B-29
Author: Army Air Forces
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2018-09-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 035908799X

Description, operating instructions and equipment for the B-29 Superfortress.Contents: Description; Normal Operating Instructions; Flight Operating Data; Emergency Operating Instructions; Operational Equipment; Extreme Weather Operation; Supplementary Flight Operation.

Grumman F11F Tiger Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions

Grumman F11F Tiger Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions
Author: United States Navy
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2008-09-01
Genre:
ISBN: 1935327461

As the Blue Angels¿ aircraft in the late 1950s, Grumman¿s F11F-1 Tiger came to symbolize the speed and might of U.S. Navy airpower. The Tiger was originally conceived as an upgrade of the F9F Cougar. It eventually morphed into a new design, that incorporated the area rule to enable cruising speeds up to 1.1 Mach. The prototype flew in 1954, and carrier trials commenced in 1956. Eventually seven squadrons flew F11Fs. Hampered by maintenance issues affiliated with the J65 engine, and the fact that the Vought Crusader was clearly superior, the Tiger had a short service life. It was withdrawn from carrier duty after four years, in 1961. Only 199 were built. The remaining Tigers flew in a training capacity, and the Blue Angels continued to fly them for over a decade, 1957-1969. Originally printed by the U.S. Navy, this handbook provides a fascinating glimpse inside the cockpit of the Tiger. Originally classified ¿restricted¿, the manual was declassified and is here reprinted in book form.

F-14 Tomcat Pilot's Flight Operating Manual Vol. 1

F-14 Tomcat Pilot's Flight Operating Manual Vol. 1
Author: United States Navy
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 350
Release: 2009-10-19
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1935327712

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS VOLUME 1 OF 2. YOU MUST PURCHASE BOTH BOOKS TO HAVE A COMPLETE SET. Developed as both an air superiority fighter and a long-range naval interceptor, Grumman's F-14 Tomcat was the U.S. Navy's primary fighter from 1974 until 2006. Over 700 were built. The F-14 flew its first combat missions shortly after its initial deployment in late 1974, flying in support of the American withdrawal from Saigon. In 1981 it drew first blood, as two F-14s from VF-41 downed two Libyan Su-22s. The plane compiled a notable combat record for the United States in both Gulf Wars and NATO actions in Bosnia. Planes sold to the Shah of Iran prior to his ouster remain the last F-14s in active service, as the U.S. Navy retired it in October 2006. This F-14 pilot's flight operating handbook was originally produced by the U.S. Navy. It has been slightly reformatted but is reproduced here in its entirety. It provides a fascinating view inside the cockpit of one of history's great planes.

Northrop F-89 Scorpion Pilot's Flight Operating Manual

Northrop F-89 Scorpion Pilot's Flight Operating Manual
Author: United States Air Force
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 429
Release: 2008-09-01
Genre:
ISBN: 1935327348

he F-89 Scorpion was the first multi-seat, all-weather jet interceptor in the U.S. Air Force. It also became the first aircraft ever equipped with a nuclear air-to-air weapon ¿ the 1.5 kiloton Genie missile. The F-89 made its debut in 1948, joined the Air Force in 1950, and then served as the mainstay of Air Defense Command for 17 years. Over 1,000 F-89s were produced, including 350 of the ¿J¿ model equipped with pylons to carry the Genie. (One F-89 did fire the missile as part of Operation Plumbob in 1957.) Originally printed by Northrop and the USAF, this F-89 Flight Operating Manual taught pilots everything they needed to know before entering the cockpit. Classified ¿Restricted¿, the manual was recently declassified and is here reprinted in book form. This affordable facsimile has been reformatted and color images appear in black and white. Care has been taken however to preserve the integrity of the text.

Stealth Fighter

Stealth Fighter
Author: William B. O'Connor
Publisher: Zenith Press
Total Pages: 424
Release: 2012-04-16
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 0760341354

A pilot recounts his experiences flying NATO missions in a F-117 stealth fighter over Kosovo in 1999.

F-14 Tomcat Pilot's Flight Operating Manual Vol. 2

F-14 Tomcat Pilot's Flight Operating Manual Vol. 2
Author: U. S. Navy
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 366
Release: 2009-10-19
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1935327720

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS VOLUME 2 OF 2. YOU MUST PURCHASE BOTH BOOKS TO HAVE A COMPLETE SET. Developed as both an air superiority fighter and a long-range naval interceptor, Grumman's F-14 Tomcat was the U.S. Navy's primary fighter from 1974 until 2006. Over 700 were built. The F-14 flew its first combat missions shortly after its initial deployment in late 1974, flying in support of the American withdrawal from Saigon. In 1981 it drew first blood, as two F-14s from VF-41 downed two Libyan Su-22s. The plane compiled a notable combat record for the United States in both Gulf Wars and NATO actions in Bosnia. Planes sold to the Shah of Iran prior to his ouster remain the last F-14s in active service, as the U.S. Navy retired it in October 2006. This F-14 pilot's flight operating handbook was originally produced by the U.S. Navy. It has been slightly reformatted but is reproduced here in its entirety. It provides a fascinating view inside the cockpit of one of history's great planes.