Matt Cruse is cabin boy aboard the Aurora an airship which truly is lighter than air. Since the discovery of hydrium a gas that renders even the heaviest vehicle as light as a feather airships travel all over the world in the same way as planes do today. Matt himself was born on an airship & it is there that he feels most at home. Matt has high hopes for promotion to junior sailmaker on this voyage
- until Kate de Vries one of the wealthy passengers arrives on the scene. Shes feisty & brave & wont let social distinctions get in the way of her friendship with Matt. & all their bravery is required when one night in the middle of the ocean they are boarded by pirates & caught up in adventures beyond all imagining...
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The airbrush is an essential tool for modellers striving for professional-looking results. It can greatly enhance the quality of your modelling output whether applying a full livery scheme or simply blending in areas of new paintwork. A good airbrush will offer unparalleled levels of finish & consistency as well as the chance to create unique effects such as weathering & stencilling. ...

Neither beginners nor advanced students will want to be without this book on airbrush art. It is an indispensable source of information & advice on the amazing works of art you can produce with the aid of a spray gun. Beginning with the basic techniques coupled with specialist tips all of the various ways of using an airbrush are demonstrated for anyone who would like to learn perfect & eventually become professional at the spray technique. With the help of numerous tried-&-tested step-by-step instructions the six carefully designed projects provide an easy introduction to the basic knowledge required & to the subsequent development of the skills needed for complex artistic work. The advantages of the freehand technique are as comprehensively discussed as the solutions to problems & difficulties that can occur when working with masks. As well as the practical tasks readers can learn everything there is to know about the inner workings & construction of an airbrush gun & are introduced to the various models of gun available commercially & detailed information on accessories & materials. There is a free DVD included. ...

First published in 1988 Bill Gunstons book simply told the story of how the original Airbus A300B was conceived how the international Airbus company was formed & how it finally grew to become an aerospace giant. This fully revised & updated second edition

Includes:: all the prolific single-aisle aircraft that have followed the A320 the great new wide-bodies (the A330 & four-engine A340) the enormous A380 the totally different A400M military air lifter & not least the extraordinary gestation of the A350. Top aviation author Bill Gunstons inside story is a tale without parallel of Europes Boeing-beater.

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Poised for takeoff on that hot morning in April 2005 the Airbus A380 had the purposeful powerful presence of a giant predatory bird. With its enormous gulled wings imperiously tall tail & broad domed forepeak it looked ready to take on the world. & along the way it has had plenty of supporters--and critics. No civil airliner since the supersonic Concorde has aroused such emotion such fascination & such cause celebre. To a confident Airbus & the thousands of awestruck workers who cheered it into that cloudless sky over Toulouse it means so much more. The European company has been transformed under the broad wings of this incredible project into a single corporate entity--from a loose consortium into a new more dynamic force to challenge its worthy adversary Boeing in every market sector. ...

Aircraft Engineering Principles" is the essential text for anyone studying for licensed A&P or Aircraft Maintenance Engineer status. The book is written to meet the requirements of JAR-66/ECAR-66 the Joint Aviation Requirement (to be replaced by European Civil Aviation Regulation) for all aircraft engineers within Europe which is also being continuously harmonized with Federal Aviation Administration requirements in the USA. The book covers modules 1 2 3 4 & 8 of JAR-66/ECAR-66 in full & to a depth appropriate for Aircraft Maintenance Certifying Technicians & will also be a valuable reference for those taking ab initio programs in JAR-147/ECAR-147 & FAR-147. In addition the necessary mathematics aerodynamics & electrical principles have been included to meet the requirements of introductory Aerospace Engineering courses. Numerous written & multiple choice questions are provided at the end of each chapter to aid learning. This book delivers the essential principles & knowledge base required by Airframe & Propulsion (A&P) Mechanics for JAR-66/ECAR-66 & the associated Federal Aviation Administration qualifications. It is ideal for both independent & tutor-assisted study. It is comprehensive & accessible with self-test questions exercises & multiple choice questions to enhance learning." ...

An incredibly detailed study of the aircraft which helped define the Cold War

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The fully-updated fifth edition of the bestselling guide to the world s aircraft. Janes Aircraft Recognition Guide is the only guide that allows the general public access to information from the world-famous Janes All the Worlds Aircraft (first published in 1909) used by international aviation & military organisations & professionals. This revised & fully up-to-date edition is jam-packed with colour photographs & technical data to reflect recent developments in the aviation industry. This edition

Includes:: a complete list of international civil aircraft markings a comprehensive glossary of terms & national military aircraft markings. Each entry contains full technical data
- including specifications armament

Dimensions & important features & also

Includes:: a colour photograph & a recognition silhouette for each aircraft. Janes Aircraft Recognition Guide is an invaluable reference guide & essential for the enthusiast. Contents Civil Jet Airliners Civil Prop Airliners Business Jets & Turboprops Private Light Aircraft Civil Helicopters Combat Aircraft Military Helicopters






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A full account of the part played by North-East Englands airfields in Northumberland Durham & around Tyne & Wear during the Second World War. The history of each airfield is described with the squadrons & aircraft based at them & the main operations flown. The effects of the war on the daily lives of civilians & the constant dangers from raids & night bombing are also detailed. Fully illustrated. ...

The Airfix Book of Scale Modelling is the essential guide to making great-looking model kits & getting the most out of this fascinating & rewarding hobby explaining how to build scale models to suit all levels of modelling skill. With full colour photography throughout the book covers the history of modelling & of the Airfix company & shows how injection moulded kits are made before going on to describe & review the major modelling scales as well as outlining the range of paints tools & accessories that are available. Chapters include guides to choosing a kit tools for the job painting decals conversions figure-painting dioramas & more. Common problems & how to solve them are addressed & the book also features a series of step-by-step construction projects including expert builds of the F86 Sabre jet the Aston Martin DBR9 a Panzer IV tank the Airfix yeoman figure (now reissued for the London 2012 Olympics) a Trafalgar class submarine & a scenic diorama. ...