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Get the Summary of Pablo Vierci's Society of the Snow in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Society of the Snow" by Pablo Vierci recounts the harrowing tale of the survivors of the Flight F571 crash in the Andes. The narrative follows the survivors' return to the crash site, their emotional and physical struggles, and the profound transformations they underwent. The group, including Roberto Canessa, Gustavo Zerbino,...
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This book is ideal for aviation enthusiasts, filled with technical details of military aircraft maintenance, vivid descriptions of civil flight instruction, along with airline pilot training and operations from behind the flight deck door. It is also my very personal story of how I went from a teenager working in a furniture factory to the left seat of a Boeing airliner after a long and tumultuous journey.Memoir of an Aviator – My Journey from factory...
4) Eyes in the Sky: A Global Perspective on the Role of UAVs in Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissa
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From the simple plaything of hobbyists to the high-tech guardians of national security, the story of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) is a thrilling flight into the frontier of technological innovation. "Eyes in the Sky" charts this breathtaking ascent, offering readers an inside look at the machines and systems shaping the modern world, both in the air and on the ground.
Embark on a journey that spans continents, delving deep into the extraordinary...
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Keith Anderson has over 40 years of experience in aviation as an A&P mechanic, authorized inspector (IA), commercial pilot, flight instructor, and aeronautical engineer. He has worked in Part 91, 121, and 135 operations, has held multiple DOM (Director of Maintenance) positions, and has taught at the university level. His pilot/mechanic experience includes almost 10 years of living and working in Central and South America and Africa. Keith has worked...
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"Vanished Skies: The Mysterious Disappearance of Amelia Earhart" takes readers on an enthralling journey into the life of Amelia Earhart, the renowned aviator who vanished during her ambitious attempt to circumnavigate the globe. Delve into the compelling story of her groundbreaking achievements, the fateful flight, the extensive search efforts, and the enduring mystery that continues to captivate the world. Explore intriguing theories, eyewitness...
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"Collision Course: Unraveling The Tenerife Airport Disaster" delves into the tragic events of one of aviation's deadliest accidents. Investigate the collision between KLM Flight 4805 and Pan Am Flight 1736, the air traffic control communication breakdown, and the human factors that contributed to this catastrophic incident. Explore the investigation findings, the impact on aviation safety, and the lessons learned. This meticulously researched account...
10) Mayfly
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Much has been written about aviation, nearly all of it focussed on the glamorous work of pilots. Even cabin crew have checked in their stories. However, though a hundred of us stand behind every pilot, virtually nothing has been written about groundlings, without whom there would be no flying. Mayfly is one man's account of his two-and-a-half-decade adventure in aviation; the fun, the excitement, the tragedy, as witnessed (mostly) from the ground....
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Enter the endearing world of Rolleen Rabbit with her Mommy, Cousins and Friends! As autumn begins and continues through mid-season, Mommy and Rolleen work round the clock and complete the finishing touches to their tailoring creations in time for the celebrations to begin...Together with cousins, Starry and Kiki, and many of her friends, the Waterfront community will be having a great moment commencing Miss Angel and Mr. Tammy's big day that leads...
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Pilot Elmer Darrell will get the jaunt of his life after he agrees to compete against racecar driver Humboldt Bratka in the latest craze, SPEED. As each man seeks to outdistance his past, their passions collide against a roaring background of speakeasies, masked balls, and jazz! Will "Elm" fall for the flapper turned wing-walker, Zella? Will "Bolt" fall for the vamp racecar driver, Veronica? Or will something develop between them that leaves the women...
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Jason Blair is an active instructor and FAA-designated pilot examiner who has worked for many years in the aviation training industry. He has flown and instructed in more than 90 makes and models of general aviation aircraft, and through his experience has learned enough to share some knowledge that may be useful to others. He writes for multiple aviation publications and has worked for and with aviation associations and the FAA as an industry representative...
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General Henry Harley "Hap" Arnold is widely considered the father of the United States Air Force. But his long list of accomplishments doesn't begin or end there. He was also the first and only five-star general of the US Air Force; one of the first US military aviators; the first American to carry airmail; and the architect of the war-winning air strategy of World War II.
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In Albert has a flying lesson, Dartmouth's most fa-mouse resident is intent on becoming a pilot but his mother has forbidden the idea.Albert knows she will change her mind and soon signs up to have a flight at a flying club.In all the excitement, he may have signed up for the wrong type of flying experience!This story was written to celebrate AeroSuperBatics 40th Anniversary 1984-2024.AeroSuperBatics is the HOME of Wingwalking in the UK and the longest-established...
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Tales of an unremarkable engineer and the characters he met on the way at the Royal Radar Establishment Malvern and Pershore, the Royal Aircraft Establishment Farnborough and Bedford, the Aircraft and Armament Evaluation Establishment Boscombe Down, and the Defence Evaluation and Research Agency.
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After being called up for National Service in July 1960, twenty-year-old Chas Hall joined the RAF and signed on to extend his time for an extra three years becoming a regular serviceman. Following initial training, he became a wireless operator and served at RAF Mildenhall. It was shortly after this that he got his first foreign posting in late 1961 to Christmas Island. It was on this island, that Chas encountered the horrors of nuclear testing. In...
19) Motorcycles
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This engaging book teaches readers about motorcycles. It describes how motorcycles work, the different parts of the vehicle, and its uses. The book includes colorful pictures, informative captions, a table of contents, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Scout level, aligned to reading levels of grades K–1 and interest levels of grades K–1
20) Happyville
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Xanda loved her Groccolli toy more than anything in the world. It was a fanciful robot that did everything for her; it had a cute smile and big eyes. She took it wherever she went and hugged it every night before going to sleep. But one day, she couldn't find it anywhere. She searched her room, the living room, the kitchen, and even the bathroom, but the Groccolli was nowhere to be seen. Xanda didn't feel like playing or talking to anyone. She just...
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