Van Sickle's Modern Airmanship (Hardcover)

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The ultimate and standard aviation encyclopedia for 43 years. Modern Airmanship covers every subject from aerodynamics, to emergency and survival techniques, to airplane and aerospace structures. It is also the preeminent "how-to" source for all aviation professionals. The Eight Edition, lavishly illustrated, includes the latest information on federal regulations and technical advances. From the theory of flight, airplane and aerospace structures to high performance aircraft and weather, this book covers every topic related to the aviation industry.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 926 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 8 edition (July 13, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070696330
• ISBN-13: 978-0070696334
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,436,317 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly, an aviator's bible, October 18, 2004

By	K. Izzi (New York) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is the All-in-one, Swiss-army-knife reference for pilots. The "must-have" book. This completeness and coprehensiveness does not come at the cost of detail or quality of contained info, to the contrary, it is one of the most accurate books in this field. Whether you are an occasional PPL holder who flies every other weekend or you are an airline pilot who fly for a living, this reference would never leave your side. Worth every cent.

4 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars By Myron W. Collier, February 8, 2000

By	Myron W. Collier (257 Rutledge Dr., McMurray, PA 15317) - See all my reviews

I have not had an opportunity to review the eight edition of Neil D. Van Sickle's "Modern Airmanship," but I can state unequivocally it is a first class publication. I was privileged to have contributed to several chapters of a previous edition and, thereby, know the accuracy and quality that goes into this book.

Myron W. Collier