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  • DH9: From Ruin to Restoration

    The Extraordinary Story of the Discovery in India & Return to Flight of a Rare WW1 Bomber

    by Guy Black ...
    How two British World War I-era planes came to be found many decades later in India and returned to their former glory.In 2000, upon hearing rumors of aircraft parts being found in a maharaja's palace in India, Guy Black took a trip that would lead to the most unexpected discovery of his life. Hidden away in a former elephant stable of the maharaja's palace in Bikaner, Rajasthan, were the hulks of ... Read more

    $17.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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  • Vulcan Test Pilot

    My Experiences in the Cockpit of a Cold War Icon

    by Tony Blackman ...
    In this memoir, the author of Nimrod: Rise and Fall details his experience testing the UK's strategic bomber while flying for Avro during the Cold War.In 2007, a restored Avro Vulcan Mark 2—XH558—took to the skies to help commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Falklands conflict. To coincide with this, the memoirs of one of its test pilots, Tony Blackman, was published to great acclaim.Tony flew ... Read more

    $17.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Reloading for Handgunners

    by Patrick Sweeney ...
    In Reloading for Handgunners, the reader will learn the benefits of serious handgun ammunition reloading (decreased cost, increased reliability) in an accessible, step-by-step way. In addition, the reader will learn how to avoid the costly, wasteful errors that plague many reloaders, experienced and novice alike. Finally, the reader will enjoy the vast experience and unique style that have made ... Read more

    $24.99 CAD

  • Phantom from the Cockpit

    Flying the Legend

    by Peter Caygill ...
    The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom was the outstanding aircraft in many of the Western World's air forces during the 1960s and 70s. It played a key role in the 'Cold War' and saw action in Vietnam. It first flew in 1958 and went into operation with the US Navy in 1960. During its long front-line life it flew in the roles of an interceptor, fighter-bomber and reconnaissance aircraft.Apart from ... Read more

    $9.89 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Lightning from the Cockpit

    Flying the Supesonic Legend

    by Peter Caygill ...
    Vivid firsthand accounts from aviators who flew this renowned supersonic interceptor fighter.The English Electric Lightning was the only single-seat supersonic interceptor fighter designed and manufactured in the UK. It saw service with the RAF in the sixties and seventies and gained a worthy reputation for its speed—in excess of Mach 2—and phenomenal rate of climb. It was, however, not entirely ... Read more

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  • Paramotoring: The Essential Guide

    by Dean Eldridge ...
    Paramotoring: The Essential Guide is for pilots who want to know more about the skill, art and pleasure of flying a paramotor, also known as a powered paraglider.It is packed with the latest information on techniques and equipment, with contributions from some of the best instructors and pilots in the world.It draws on real-world experience from across the sport of paramotoring, all brought ... Read more

    $14.67 CAD

  • Gliding

    From passenger to pilot

    by Steve Longland ...
    Gliding is for everyone who has ever dreamt of riding the air currents with the view stretching to the horizon, and with barely a sound to disturb the moment. Written by an experienced instructor, this book guides you through the first steps to realising that dream, and goes on to explore the many opportunities offered by this compelling and existing sport. ... Read more

    $18.99 CAD

  • The Design and Construction of Flying Model Aircraft

    by D. A. Russell ...
    This book contains an accessible and novice-friendly guide to designing and constructing model aircraft. Containing step-by-step instructions and helpful diagrams, this book is highly recommended for those with an interest in model aircraft construction. It would make for a great addition to collections of related literature. The chapters of this volume include: “Airfoils”, “Airfoil and Fuselages ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Miles M.52

    Gateway to Supersonic Flight

    by Captain Eric Brown CBE DSC AFC QCVSA RN ...
    In December 1943, a top secret contract (E.24/43) was awarded to Miles Aircraft. The contract was to build the world's first supersonic jet capable of 1000mph. The only reliable source of data on supersonic objects came from the Armament Research Dept and their wind tunnel tests on ammunition. From this, Miles developed an exceptionally thin-winged, bullet-shaped aircraft. the research was ... Read more

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  • Flying to the Limit

    Testing World War II Single-engined Fighter Aircraft

    by Peter Caygill ...
    The author of Javelin from the Cockpit looks at some of the more notable British, German, and American fighters through performance and handling trials.During the years preceding and during WW2, the RAF and the Royal Aircraft Establishment were responsible for the selection and procurement of British military aircraft and also to evaluate their capabilities against captured enemy models whenever ... Read more

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  • Cartridge Reloading in the Twenty-First Century

    Tools, Tips, and Comprehensive Information

    by Charles T. Richards ...
    A comprehensive guide to modern cartridge reloading, Cartridge Reloading in the Twenty-First Century provides detailed information about getting started in reloading, selecting the basic tools needed, and choosing your components as well as step-by-step instructions for reloading rifle and handgun cartridges and how to test your loads at the range. The text is supplemented by more than one hundred ... Read more

    $13.99 CAD

  • Mosquito

    The Original Multi-Role Combat Aircraft

    by Graham M. Simons ...
    A history of the high-speed wooden aircraft—from bomber to fighter, to photographic and weather reconnaissance—from the author of B-17 Memphis Belle.During the history of aviation there have been very few aircraft that have achieved immediate success when entering front-line service. The de Havilland Mosquito was one such aircraft. It was not designed to an RAF requirement, but was the result of ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus