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The Flight

Charles Lindbergh's Daring and Immortal 1927 Transatlantic Crossing

by Dan Hampton ...

Narrated by John Pruden ...

Unabridged

8 hours 58 min

A gripping and unique ""in-the-cockpit"" account of Charles Lindbergh’s extraordinary first transatlantic flight from New York to Paris, by acclaimed aviation historian (Viper Pilot, Lords of the Sky) and former fighter pilot Dan Hampton—""one of the most decorated pilots in Air Force history"" (New York Post).America’s finest aviation story in the hands of our finest aviation historian, The ... Read more

$36.99 CAD

A gripping and unique ""in-the-cockpit"" account of Charles Lindbergh’s extraordinary first transatlantic flight from New York to Paris, by acclaimed aviation historian (Viper Pilot, Lords of the Sky) and former fighter pilot Dan Hampton—""one of the most decorated pilots in Air Force history"" (New York Post).America’s finest aviation story in the hands of our finest aviation historian, The
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TIGHT FLOATS and TAILWINDS

BUSH PILOT to BUREAUCRAT and BACK

by W.T. (Tim) Cole ...

Narrated by W.T. (Tim) Cole ...

Unabridged

6 hours 56 min

The story of a Canadian farm boy and his life’s journey as a bush pilot and then as a bureaucrat, and how he found his way back to his aviation roots. This collection of stories describes the progress of Tim Cole through one half of the history of aviation in Canada.Tim worked as a bush pilot in Northern Quebec and Labrador. As a commuter captain he flew Twin Otters into Montreal’s downtown ... Read more

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The story of a Canadian farm boy and his life’s journey as a bush pilot and then as a bureaucrat, and how he found his way back to his aviation roots. This collection of stories describes the progress of Tim Cole through one half of the history of aviation in Canada.Tim worked as a bush pilot in Northern Quebec and Labrador. As a commuter captain he flew Twin Otters into Montreal’s downtown
... Read more
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Flying to Extremes

by Dominique Prinet ...

Narrated by Adam Henderson ...

Unabridged

7 hours 53 min

Recalling some of the most memorable escapades ever conducted in the Canadian Arctic with bush planes, Flying to Extremes takes place in the late ’60s and early ’70s from a base at Yellowknife, in the heart of the Northwest Territories.Beyond recounting so many near-mishaps, this book is also about colourful people: the trappers, prospectors, miners, adventurers and gold-ingot thieves who ... Read more

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Recalling some of the most memorable escapades ever conducted in the Canadian Arctic with bush planes, Flying to Extremes takes place in the late ’60s and early ’70s from a base at Yellowknife, in the heart of the Northwest Territories.Beyond recounting so many near-mishaps, this book is also about colourful people: the trappers, prospectors, miners, adventurers and gold-ingot thieves who
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Concorde

The thrilling account of history’s most extraordinary airliner

by Mike Bannister ...

Narrated by Mike Bannister ...

Unabridged

12 hours 44 min

Brought to you by Penguin.Preorder the definitive account of the rise and fall of the iconic Concorde plane from British Airways' former Chief Concorde Pilot.The awe-inspiring story of the world's greatest aeroplane - from inside the cockpit.© Mike Bannister 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022 ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

Brought to you by Penguin.Preorder the definitive account of the rise and fall of the iconic Concorde plane from British Airways' former Chief Concorde Pilot.The awe-inspiring story of the world's greatest aeroplane - from inside the cockpit.© Mike Bannister 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022
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Aircrew

The Story of the Men Who Flew the Bombers

by Bruce Lewis ...

Narrated by Roger Davis ...

Unabridged

8 hours 30 min

A vivid, first-hand account of the tension and excitement of flying missions over Nazi GermanyThe British and American bomber crews of the Second World War often had to endure the most terrifying conditions. Not for them the glorious, all-or-nothing exhilaration of the Battle of Britain pilots - rather, the slow dwindling of courage as mission followed mission, the long, freezing, ear-shattering ... Read more

$38.99 CAD

A vivid, first-hand account of the tension and excitement of flying missions over Nazi GermanyThe British and American bomber crews of the Second World War often had to endure the most terrifying conditions. Not for them the glorious, all-or-nothing exhilaration of the Battle of Britain pilots - rather, the slow dwindling of courage as mission followed mission, the long, freezing, ear-shattering
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35 Miles From Shore

The Ditching and Rescue of ALM Flight 980 (With a New Afterword)

by Emilio Corsetti III ...

Narrated by Fred Filbrich ...

Unabridged

7 hours 57 min

Winner of the 2018 Audiobook Listeners Award for NonfictionOn May 2, 1970, a DC-9 jet with 57 passengers and a crew of six departed from New York's JFK International Airport en route to the tropical island of St. Maarten. Four hours and 34 minutes later, the flight ended in the shark-infested waters of the Caribbean. The subsequent rescue of survivors took nearly three hours and involved the Coast ... Read more

$21.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Winner of the 2018 Audiobook Listeners Award for NonfictionOn May 2, 1970, a DC-9 jet with 57 passengers and a crew of six departed from New York's JFK International Airport en route to the tropical island of St. Maarten. Four hours and 34 minutes later, the flight ended in the shark-infested waters of the Caribbean. The subsequent rescue of survivors took nearly three hours and involved the Coast
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Anthony Fokker

The Flying Dutchman Who Shaped American Aviation

by Marc Dierikx ...

Narrated by L.J. Ganser ...

Unabridged

16 hours 5 min

Comprehensive biography of Anthony Fokker, the famed Dutch pilot and daredevil aviatorAnthony Fokker: The Flying Dutchman Who Shaped American Aviation tells the larger-than-life true story of maverick pilot and aircraft manufacturer Anthony Fokker. Fokker came from an affluent Dutch family and developed a gift for tinkering with mechanics. Despite not receiving a traditional education, he stumbled ... Read more

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Comprehensive biography of Anthony Fokker, the famed Dutch pilot and daredevil aviatorAnthony Fokker: The Flying Dutchman Who Shaped American Aviation tells the larger-than-life true story of maverick pilot and aircraft manufacturer Anthony Fokker. Fokker came from an affluent Dutch family and developed a gift for tinkering with mechanics. Despite not receiving a traditional education, he stumbled
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Spitfire Command

A Fighter Pilot's Memoir of Fighting From Dunkirk to D-Day

by Bobby Oxspring ...

Narrated by Dan Calley ...

Series series Memoirs of World War Two in the Air
Unabridged

5 hours 47 min

Dunkirk, the Battle of Britain, the Channel Dash, North Africa, Sicily, Dieppe, D-Day, and the fight against the V1 menace—Group Captain Bobby Oxspring saw action in many of the most famous battles of the Second World War.His memoir of time as a Spitfire fighter is the perfect book for fans of First Light by Geoffrey Wellum, Samurai! by Saburo Sakai, and The First and the Last by Adolf Galland ... Read more

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Dunkirk, the Battle of Britain, the Channel Dash, North Africa, Sicily, Dieppe, D-Day, and the fight against the V1 menace—Group Captain Bobby Oxspring saw action in many of the most famous battles of the Second World War.His memoir of time as a Spitfire fighter is the perfect book for fans of First Light by Geoffrey Wellum, Samurai! by Saburo Sakai, and The First and the Last by Adolf Galland
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Shadow Before the Flame

The Hindenburg Disaster and the Prelude to War

by Catherine Grace Katz ...

Narrated by Vivienne Leheny ...

Unabridged

15 hours

The gripping, definitive history of the Hindenburg disaster, the rise of the Nazis, and the road to World War II as never before toldOn the evening of May 6, 1937, the majestic German zeppelin Hindenburg arrived before cheering crowds in Lakehurst, New Jersey, when suddenly, a titanic inferno lit up the sky. Thirty-four seconds later, the greatest airship ever to take flight was gone, destroyed in ... Read more

$37.00 CAD

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The gripping, definitive history of the Hindenburg disaster, the rise of the Nazis, and the road to World War II as never before toldOn the evening of May 6, 1937, the majestic German zeppelin Hindenburg arrived before cheering crowds in Lakehurst, New Jersey, when suddenly, a titanic inferno lit up the sky. Thirty-four seconds later, the greatest airship ever to take flight was gone, destroyed in
... Read more
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Flying: Answers From Inside the Cockpit

Be Inspired By a Professional Pilot With Exciting Background Information About Air Travel!

by Hans-Georg Rabacher ...

Narrated by Michelle Aura ...

Unabridged

3 hours 32 min

Get in and fasten your seatbelt. Ready for take-off!Have you ever asked yourself why airplane windows have a small hole? Why your digestive system makes itself known with particular vigor high up in the air? If turbulence is actually as dangerous as it feels?Wouldn't it be great to have these questions answered by someone who actually sits up front in the cockpit? Impossible? Not anymore! ... Read more

$12.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Get in and fasten your seatbelt. Ready for take-off!Have you ever asked yourself why airplane windows have a small hole? Why your digestive system makes itself known with particular vigor high up in the air? If turbulence is actually as dangerous as it feels?Wouldn't it be great to have these questions answered by someone who actually sits up front in the cockpit? Impossible? Not anymore!
... Read more
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Empire Airbus

by Facundo Conforti ...

Narrated by Amelia ...

Unabridged

1 hour 28 min

One of the largest aircraft manufacturers in the world, Airbus has been successful since its inception, setting milestones in the history of aviation.In this work, we will take a journey through the history of Airbus, exploring its principal masterpieces of aeronautical engineering and a remarkable collection of historical data that solidifies Airbus’s title as what it truly is: an empire.Airbus ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

One of the largest aircraft manufacturers in the world, Airbus has been successful since its inception, setting milestones in the history of aviation.In this work, we will take a journey through the history of Airbus, exploring its principal masterpieces of aeronautical engineering and a remarkable collection of historical data that solidifies Airbus’s title as what it truly is: an empire.Airbus
... Read more
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The Women with Silver Wings

The Inspiring True Story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II

by Katherine Sharp Landdeck ...

Narrated by Gabra Zackman ...

Unabridged

10 hours 53 min

“With the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, women pilots went aloft to serve their nation. . . . A soaring tale in which, at long last, these daring World War II pilots gain the credit they deserve.”—Liza Mundy, New York Times bestselling author of Code Girls“A powerful story of reinvention, community and ingenuity born out of global upheaval.”—NewsdayWhen the Japanese attacked Pearl ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

“With the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, women pilots went aloft to serve their nation. . . . A soaring tale in which, at long last, these daring World War II pilots gain the credit they deserve.”—Liza Mundy, New York Times bestselling author of Code Girls“A powerful story of reinvention, community and ingenuity born out of global upheaval.”—NewsdayWhen the Japanese attacked Pearl
... Read more
Audiobook

Stick and Rudder

An Explanation of the Art of Flying

by Wolfgang Langewiesche ...

Narrated by Jason Leikam ...

Unabridged

14 hours 8 min

WHAT'S IN STICK AND RUDDER:- The invisible secret of all heavier-than-air flight: the Angle of Attack. What it is, and why it can't be seen. How lift is made, and what the pilot has to do with it.- Why airplanes stall How do you know you're about to stall?- The landing approach. How the pilot's eye functions in judging the approach.- The visual clues by which an experienced pilot unconsciously ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

WHAT'S IN STICK AND RUDDER:- The invisible secret of all heavier-than-air flight: the Angle of Attack. What it is, and why it can't be seen. How lift is made, and what the pilot has to do with it.- Why airplanes stall How do you know you're about to stall?- The landing approach. How the pilot's eye functions in judging the approach.- The visual clues by which an experienced pilot unconsciously
... Read more
Audiobook

Emergency Management

Narrated by AI Voice Amelia ...

Unabridged

3 hours 4 min

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Emergency situations during a flight can vary in type and characteristics, including in-flight emergencies, ground emergencies, immediate emergencies, non-immediate emergencies or urgencies, among several other categories. The truth is that each aircraft may present a unique type of emergency, making it impossible to learn how to manage all possible ... Read more

$9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Emergency situations during a flight can vary in type and characteristics, including in-flight emergencies, ground emergencies, immediate emergencies, non-immediate emergencies or urgencies, among several other categories. The truth is that each aircraft may present a unique type of emergency, making it impossible to learn how to manage all possible
... Read more
Audiobook

Jump Jet

The Secret History of the Harrier

by Michael Pryce ...

Narrated by Finlay Robertson ...

Unabridged

12 hours 57 min

THE FASCINATING AND UNEXPECTED STORY OF THE ICONIC HARRIER JUMP JET, AND THE BRITISH ENGINEER WHO BUILT ITVictory in the Falklands War made the Harrier’s name as a world-beating British icon, as capable of giving the enemy a bloody nose as it was of thrilling the crowds at airshows with its thunderous aerial ballet. Its failure seemed inconceivable.But that’s not the real story of the Harrier.From ... Read more

$25.83 CAD

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THE FASCINATING AND UNEXPECTED STORY OF THE ICONIC HARRIER JUMP JET, AND THE BRITISH ENGINEER WHO BUILT ITVictory in the Falklands War made the Harrier’s name as a world-beating British icon, as capable of giving the enemy a bloody nose as it was of thrilling the crowds at airshows with its thunderous aerial ballet. Its failure seemed inconceivable.But that’s not the real story of the Harrier.From
... Read more
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Reach for the Sky

by Paul Brickhill ...

Narrated by Roger Davis ...

Series series W&N Military
Unabridged

15 hours 5 min

From the bestselling author of The Great Escape, discover the inspiring story of Britain's most courageous flyer: the Second World War hero Sir Douglas Bader.In 1931, at the age of 21, Douglas Bader was the golden boy of the RAF. Excelling in everything he did, he represented the RAF in aerobatics displays, played rugby for Harlequins and was tipped to be the next England fly half. But one ... Read more

$38.99 CAD

From the bestselling author of The Great Escape, discover the inspiring story of Britain's most courageous flyer: the Second World War hero Sir Douglas Bader.In 1931, at the age of 21, Douglas Bader was the golden boy of the RAF. Excelling in everything he did, he represented the RAF in aerobatics displays, played rugby for Harlequins and was tipped to be the next England fly half. But one
... Read more
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Meteorología Adversa

by Facundo Conforti ...

Narrated by Tomás ...

Unabridged

1 hour 29 min

Continuando con el éxito del libro Meteorología para Pilotos publicado por la editorial, este manual será el complemento ideal para comprender, analizar y lograr evitar todas las amenazas meteorológicas que rodean a las actividades aéreas.En esta obra encontrarás un análisis completo de todos los fenómenos meteorológicos que amenazan al vuelo y a las operaciones, fenómenos que en su conjunto se ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

Continuando con el éxito del libro Meteorología para Pilotos publicado por la editorial, este manual será el complemento ideal para comprender, analizar y lograr evitar todas las amenazas meteorológicas que rodean a las actividades aéreas.En esta obra encontrarás un análisis completo de todos los fenómenos meteorológicos que amenazan al vuelo y a las operaciones, fenómenos que en su conjunto se
... Read more
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Flights of Fancy

Defying Gravity by Design and Evolution

by Richard Dawkins ...

Narrated by Richard Dawkins ...

Unabridged

4 hours 47 min

The Wonder of Flight. The Science of Evolution. From both, Richard Dawkins weaves a fascinating account of how nature and humans have learned to overcome the pull of gravity and take to the skies.Have you ever dreamt you could fly? Or imagined what it would be like to glide and swoop through the sky like a bird? Do you let your mind soar to unknown, magical spaces?In Flights of Fancy, Richard ... Read more

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The Wonder of Flight. The Science of Evolution. From both, Richard Dawkins weaves a fascinating account of how nature and humans have learned to overcome the pull of gravity and take to the skies.Have you ever dreamt you could fly? Or imagined what it would be like to glide and swoop through the sky like a bird? Do you let your mind soar to unknown, magical spaces?In Flights of Fancy, Richard
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Chasing the Demon

A Secret History of the Quest for the Sound Barrier, and the Band of American Aces Who Conquered It

by Dan Hampton ...

Narrated by John Pruden ...

Unabridged

8 hours 39 min

The New York Times bestselling author of Viper Pilot chronicles another thrilling chapter in American aviation history: the race to break the sound barrier.In the aftermath of World War II, the United States accelerated the development of technologies that would give it an advantage over the Soviet Union. Airpower, combined with nuclear weapons, offered a formidable check on Soviet aggression. In ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

The New York Times bestselling author of Viper Pilot chronicles another thrilling chapter in American aviation history: the race to break the sound barrier.In the aftermath of World War II, the United States accelerated the development of technologies that would give it an advantage over the Soviet Union. Airpower, combined with nuclear weapons, offered a formidable check on Soviet aggression. In
... Read more
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Moonlight Crusaders

Special Duties Pilots over Occupied Europe

by Paul Smiddy, Keith Burns ...

Narrated by Laurence Dobiesz ...

Unabridged

15 hours 44 min

Bloomsbury presents Moonlight Crusaders: Special Duties Pilots over Occupied Europe by Paul Smiddy, read by Laurence Dobiesz.This engrossing history explores the creation, development and actions of the Special Duties squadrons, which carried spies, political figures and documents in and out of Occupied Europe.In 1940, Winston Churchill famously set in motion the Special Operations Executive. ... Read more

$25.00 CAD

Bloomsbury presents Moonlight Crusaders: Special Duties Pilots over Occupied Europe by Paul Smiddy, read by Laurence Dobiesz.This engrossing history explores the creation, development and actions of the Special Duties squadrons, which carried spies, political figures and documents in and out of Occupied Europe.In 1940, Winston Churchill famously set in motion the Special Operations Executive.
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Jumbo

The extraordinary story of the Boeing 747, the plane that changed the world

by Scott Bateman ...

Narrated by Angus King ...

Unabridged

11 hours 41 min

Brought to you by Penguin.**The enthralling history of the iconic, world class Jumbo Jet, from former 747 pilot Scott BatemanNothing like Boeing's 747 had ever been seen before.**Everything about it was superlative. When it emerged from the Boeing factory in 1968, the sheer scale of the jet made clear the vision, boldness and scale of the engineering challenge that had been required to build it ... Read more

$25.99 CAD

Brought to you by Penguin.**The enthralling history of the iconic, world class Jumbo Jet, from former 747 pilot Scott BatemanNothing like Boeing's 747 had ever been seen before.**Everything about it was superlative. When it emerged from the Boeing factory in 1968, the sheer scale of the jet made clear the vision, boldness and scale of the engineering challenge that had been required to build it
... Read more
Audiobook

Private Pilot: A Complete Audio Ground School for Confident, Safe, and Enjoyable First Flights

by Andrew Kellerman ...

Narrated by Andrew Kellerman ...

Unabridged

1 hour 47 min

Master the skies and transform your aviation dreams into reality with this conversational flight training ground school. Whether listening on your daily commute or prepping for a lesson, this practical audio guide delivers confident, clear instruction to demystify the cockpit. Leave the dense technical manuals behind and absorb vital aeronautical knowledge through vivid, easy-to-understand mental ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master the skies and transform your aviation dreams into reality with this conversational flight training ground school. Whether listening on your daily commute or prepping for a lesson, this practical audio guide delivers confident, clear instruction to demystify the cockpit. Leave the dense technical manuals behind and absorb vital aeronautical knowledge through vivid, easy-to-understand mental
... Read more
Audiobook

FAA Drones Exam Secrets Revealed

"Elevate your FAA Drones exam prep with dynamic audio lessons for unbeatable test success!"

by Asher Vexley ...

Narrated by Nick Porter ...

Unabridged

1 hour 54 min

FAA Drones Exam Secrets Revealed⭐⭐ A Simplified Guide with In-Depth Explanations ⭐⭐Are you eager to advance your career and solidify your expertise by successfully passing the FAA Drones Exam?In need of a thorough guide that covers everything necessary to excel in the FAA Drones Exam?Your search ends here!This guide is your ultimate resource for enhancing your unders... ... Read more

$4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

FAA Drones Exam Secrets Revealed⭐⭐ A Simplified Guide with In-Depth Explanations ⭐⭐Are you eager to advance your career and solidify your expertise by successfully passing the FAA Drones Exam?In need of a thorough guide that covers everything necessary to excel in the FAA Drones Exam?Your search ends here!This guide is your ultimate resource for enhancing your unders...
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Audiobook

Operaciones con Drones

Pilotaje Recreativo y Comercial

by Richard Skiba ...

Narrated by Voz Digital Santiago G ...

Unabridged

20 hours 57 min

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.Este libro sobre operaciones con drones ofrece una guía exhaustiva destinada a consolidar información sobre la tecnología de drones, regulaciones, protocolos de seguridad y mejores prácticas. Su objetivo es proporcionar a los lectores una comprensión integral de las operaciones con drones, cubriendo una amplia gama de temas que de otro modo estarían ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.Este libro sobre operaciones con drones ofrece una guía exhaustiva destinada a consolidar información sobre la tecnología de drones, regulaciones, protocolos de seguridad y mejores prácticas. Su objetivo es proporcionar a los lectores una comprensión integral de las operaciones con drones, cubriendo una amplia gama de temas que de otro modo estarían
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