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Dave Gerr, Gerr Dave

The Propeller Handbook: The Complete Reference for Choosing, Installing, and Understanding Boat Propellers

Editura: International Marine Publishing

Anul aparitiei: 2001

On the surface, choosing the correct propeller for a particular boat seems simple. But one factor affects another, which then affects another factor, leading many boaters to believe that propeller selection depends more on black magic than logic. All the questions are answered in this complete reference, the first of its kind. This clear, easy-to-use handbook for all small boats is written not for Ph.D.s seeking the latest wrinkle in high-tech propeller design, but as a practical aid for the average mechanic, engineer, boatbuilder, fleet operator, serious yachtsman, or naval architect.

Gary V. Bristow, Bristow Gary

Ace the Technical Pilot Interview

Editura: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing

Anul aparitiei: 2002

@lt;b@gt;ADVANCE YOUR CAREER WITH THIS DYNAMIC TOOL FOR ACING THE TECHNICAL PILOT INTERVIEW...@lt;/b@gt;@lt;p@gt;@lt;b@gt;Let an experienced airline pilot help you succeed on the Technical Pilot Interview@lt;/b@gt;. This one-of-a-kind study tool asks the right questions so you'll know the right answers. Open it and start learning what you need to know in order to get a powerful edge over the competition--at every stage of your piloting career.@lt;p@gt;@lt;b@gt;This unique study guide helps you: @lt;/b@gt;@lt;br@gt;* Get to know material likely to be asked on your interview@lt;br@gt;* Practice with almost one thousand exam-style questions--complete with answers@lt;br@gt;* Build confidence, skills, and knowledge@lt;br@gt;* Focus your study on what you need to know@lt;p@gt;@lt;b@gt;Can you answer these questions?@lt;/b@gt;@lt;br@gt;* If you were loading an aircraft to obtain maximum range, would you load it with a forward or aft center of gravity?@lt;br@gt;* Why does an aircraft climb as high as possible?@lt;br@gt;* What does an aircraft descend quicker when it's lighter?@lt;br@gt;* What is a fail operational autopilot/landing system?@lt;br@gt;* What is an assumed/flexible ...

Shari Stamford Krause

Aircraft Safety: Accident Investigations, Analyses, and Applications

Editura: McGraw-Hill Companies

Anul aparitiei: 2003

* This worldwide bestseller utilizes case studies to examine and explain aircraft accidents and incidents * Covers five major problem causes: human factors, weather, mid-air collisions, mechanical failure, runway incursions * NEW TO THIS EDITION: Chapters on Monitoring/Managing Cockpit Behavior and Spatial Disorientation; 27 new case studies; 25% new illustrations * Updated data and statistics throughout

Harry A. Kinnison

Aviation Maintenance Management

Editura: McGraw-Hill Companies

Anul aparitiei: 2004

Readers should learn how to save money by minimizing aircraft downtime and slashing maintenance and repair costs.

Charlie Wing

Boatowner's Illustrated Electrical Handbook

Editura: International Marine Publishing

Anul aparitiei: 2006

Keep your boat's electrical systems running and reliable "Boatowner's Illustrated Electrical Handbook is perfect for learning how your boat's electrical system and much of its equipment works, and it will be an invaluable guide when adding equipment as well. This book needs to be in every boater's library as a ready reference on how to make effective repairs and modifications that comply with ABYC standards."--Ed Sherman, Senior Instructor and Curriculum Designer, American Boat and Yacht Council "A definitive technical book that is easy to read. Buy this book and throw out the rest."--Motorboat & Yachting Whether you take to the sea under power or sail, bounce around the bay in your runabout, or cross oceans in your cruiser, you'll find everything you need to maintain, repair, and upgrade your boat's DC and AC electrical systems with this comprehensive and fully illustrated guide. Tackle onboard electrical projects and learn how to: Meet ABYC standards for both DC and AC wiring Install solar- and wind-power systems Add electrical components Prevent corrosion of your electrical system . . . and more

Nick Schade

Building Strip-Planked Boats: With Complete Plans and Instructions for a Dinghy, a Canoe, and a Kayak You Can Build

Editura: International Marine Publishing

Anul aparitiei: 2009

The first comprehensive book on stripbuilding almost any type of small boat Strip-planking is a popular method of amateur boat construction, but until now there has never been a book that showed how to use it for more than one type of boat. Author Nick Schade presents complete plans for three boats of different types (canoe, kayak, and a dinghy) and shows you step-by-step how to build them. Written for all amateur builders, the book covers materials, tools, and safety issues.

Nigel Calder

Marine Diesel Engines: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repair

Editura: International Marine Publishing

Anul aparitiei: 2006

Praise for this boating classic: "The most up-to-date and readable book we've seen on the subject."-- Sailing World "Deserves a place on any diesel-powered boat."-- Motor Boat & Yachting "Clear, logical, and even interesting to read."-- Cruising World Keep your diesel engine going with help from a master mechanic Marine Diesel Engines has been the bible for do-it-yourself boatowners for more than 15 years. Now updated with information on fuel injection systems, electronic engine controls, and other new diesel technologies, Nigel Calder's bestseller has everything you need to keep your diesel engine running cleanly and efficiently. Marine Diesel Engines explains how to: Diagnose and repair engine problems Perform routine and annual maintenance Extend the life and improve the efficiency of your engine

Don Casey

This Old Boat

Editura: International Marine Publishing

Anul aparitiei: 2009

Turn a run-down fiberglass boat into a first-class yacht Since it first appeared in 1991, Don Casey's This Old Boat has helped tens of thousands of sailors refurbish older fiberglass boats and has become a revered classic among boat rehabbers.This second edition is revised from first page to last with new information on electrical systems, diesel engines, refrigeration, resins, plumbing and more. Plus, more than 600 newly created illustrations enhance the book's beauty as well as its utility.

Lars Larsson, Rolf E. Eliasson

Principles of Yacht Design

Editura: International Marine Publishing

Anul aparitiei: 2007

Create your desired yacht with help from this yacht-design bible This handsome edition of "Principles of Yacht Design"--the accepted standard yacht-design reference for boat owners, designers, and builders--is updated throughout, particularly the calculations of hull and deck thicknesses, or scantlings. Its new two-color format makes it easier for you to use its many elegant illustrations.

Whyte Greg, Greg Whyte

Fatal Traps for Helicopter Pilots

Editura: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing

Anul aparitiei: 2007

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Acquire the Life-Saving Skills Needed to Eliminate or Reduce Most Helicopter Accidents A vital resource for pilots, helicopter enthusiasts, and aircraft maintenance technicians, Fatal Traps for Helicopter Pilots analyzes all aspects of helicopter accidents, including flight basics, engineering, meteorology, flight training, and human factors. This life-saving guide shows how proper preparation can help prevent accidents by addressing causes such as aerodynamic problems, mechanical failures, poor loading, mid-air collisions, and more. Filled with case studies and first-hand accounts of accidents, the book organizes accident types by primary causes, presenting proven methods for eliminating or reducing the possibility of each type. Greg Whyte, an ex commercial helicopter pilot and professional aviation writer, draws on his own flying experiences and those of other flight veterans to provide a wealth of practical information and safety tips that are essential for everyone who flies, maintains or ...

Roger Marshall

Fiberglass Boat Repairs Illustrated

Editura: International Marine Publishing

Anul aparitiei: 2010

Step-by-step color photo guidance for repairing and renewing fiberglass boats If you don't have the experience of working with fiberglass, any repairs to your boat must be done by high-cost professionals or left undone. This entry-level guide uses full-color, step-by-step photo sequences and line drawings to present you with the basics in an easily digested form. You will learn how to: Save money and time doing your own fiberglass repairs Improve the value, appearance, and safety of your boat Work with materials such as polyester, epoxy, fiberglass, carbon fiber, and core materials Fix annoying leaks; repair cracks; restore gelcoat; fabricate new components

R. Randall Padfield, Padfield R.

Learning to Fly Helicopters

Editura: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing

Anul aparitiei: 1992

This information-packed guide covers virtually everything you need to know to become a safe and efficient helicopter pilot - it's an ideal supplement to ground school training.

Scott Eberhardt, David F. Anderson

Understanding Flight

Editura: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing

Anul aparitiei: 2009

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Discover how planes get--and stay--airborneNow you can truly master an understanding of the phenomenon of flight. This practical guide is the most intuitive introduction to basic flight mechanics available. Understanding Flight, Second Edition, explains the principles of aeronautics in terms, descriptions, and illustrations that make sense--without complicated mathematics. Updated to include helicopter flight fundamentals and aircraft structures, this aviation classic is required reading for new pilots, students, engineers, and anyone fascinated with flight. Understanding Flight, Second Edition, covers: Physics of flightWing design and configurationStability and controlPropulsionHigh-speed flightPerformance and safetyAerodynamic testingHelicopters and autogyrosAircraft structures and materials ...

Chris Dorsi, John Krigger

Residential Energy: Cost Savings and Comfort for Existing Buildings [With CDROM]

Editura: Saturn Resource Management

Anul aparitiei: 2009

"Residential Energy" introduces readers to a home's energy-related components and explains all the important possibilities for energy conservation. Readers will learn from this exceptionally illustrated text that effective energy conservation requires a whole-house approach that addresses the biggest energy wasters first! Covering everything from basic principles and air leakage to insulation and windows and doors, this user friendly manual is an essential text/reference for anyone interested in the design, construction, and operation of energy efficient homes! PLUS, every book includes a CD-ROM containing an electronic version of the text! Ideally suited for programs in weatherization, energy auditors/raters and general construction trades including carpentry, HVAC, plumbers, electricians, and more! "Residential Energy" is packed full of the latest information on energy consumption, analyzing energy costs, and other energy-auditing information.

Chris Dorsi, John Krigger

Saturn Energy Auditor Field Guide

Editura: Prentice Hall

Anul aparitiei: 2009

The "Saturn Energy Auditor Field Guide" details the best practices used in assessing the energy performance of existing homes. Heavily illustrated throughout, it includes specific, step-by-step procedures and instructions that identify the most effective energy-saving measures for a home depending on its type and climate. Compact and concise, this hands-on guide covers everything from a methodical procedure for auditing and inspecting a home's insulation to evaluating air leakage, analysis of heating/cooling systems, baseload consumption, and more! The "Saturn Energy Auditor Field Guide" has been extensively reviewed by experts throughout North America and is ideally suited for programs in weatherization, building performance, and energy auditors/raters.

Michael Ruhlman

Wooden Boats: In Pursuit of the Perfect Craft at an American Boatyard

Editura: Penguin Books

Anul aparitiei: 2002

There are fewer than 10,000 wooden boats in America, but the circulation of WoodenBoat magazine exceeds 180,000. What is it about these boats that has captured the popular imagination? With his "lively blend of reportage [and] reflection" ( Los Angeles Times ), Michael Ruhlman sets off for a renowned boatyard in Martha's Vineyard to follow the construction of two boats-Rebecca, a 60-foot modern pleasure schooner, and Elisa Lee, a 32-foot powerboat. Filled with exquisite details and stories of the sea, this exciting exploration of a nearly forgotten craft and the colorful personalities involved will enthrall wooden boat owners as well as craftspeople of every stripe, nature enthusiasts, and fans of compelling nonfiction.

Thomas Kessner

The Flight of the Century: Charles Lindbergh & the Rise of American Aviation

Editura: Oxford University Press, USA

Anul aparitiei: 2010

In late May 1927 an inexperienced and unassuming 25-year-old Air Mail pilot from rural Minnesota stunned the world by making the first non-stop transatlantic flight. A spectacular feat of individual daring and collective technological accomplishment, Charles Lindbergh's flight from New York to Paris ushered in the modern age of commercial aviation. In The Flight of the Century, Thomas Kessner takes a fresh look at one of America's greatest moments, explaining how what was essentially a publicity stunt became a turning point in history. Kessner vividly recreates the flight itself and the euphoric reaction to it on both sides of the Atlantic, and argues that Lindbergh's amazing feat occurred just when the world--still struggling with the disillusionment of WWI--desperately needed a hero to restore a sense of optimism and innocence. Kessner also shows how new forms of mass media made Lindbergh into the most famous international celebrity of his time, casting him in the role of a humble yet dashing American hero of rural origins and traditional values. Much has been made of Lindbergh's personal integrity and his refusal to cash in on his fame, but Kessner reveals that Lindbergh was ...

Nick Barratt

Lost Voices from the Titanic: The Definitive Oral History

Editura: Palgrave Macmillan

Anul aparitiei: 2010

Rudolph Daniels

Trains Across the Continent, Second Edition: North American Railroad History

Editura: Indiana University Press

Anul aparitiei: 2001

Trains Across the ContinentNorth American Railroad History Second EditionRudolph Daniels A wonderfully readable, illustrated guide to the history of railroads in America.Trains Across the Continent is everything you need to know about railroad history-both educational and enjoyable reading." -Dean Bruce, President, Railroad Education Training AssociationTrains Across the Continent should be in every public school library in the country. Quickly and concisely Dr. Daniels leads you through the maze of building, merging, and a myriad of other details necessary to understand modern railroading. Steam, diesel, passenger, and freight are all carefully explained on a national scale rather than railroad specific, making this book even more of a useful tool for the student." -Donald D. Snoddy, Historian, Union Pacific RailroadTrains Across the Continent" is a truly comprehensive account of how railroads helped shape, and are continuing to shape, the history of North America." -Jonathan B. Hanna, Historian, Canadian Pacific RailwayNothing but positive comments about it from faculty and students alike.... The industry bible in this area." -Phillip B. Cypret, Sacramento City CollegeProfessor ...

Don L. Hofsommer, H. Roger Grant

Iowa's Railroads: An Album

Editura: Indiana University Press

Anul aparitiei: 2009

At one point in time, no place in Iowa was more than a few miles from an active line of rail track. In this splendid companion volume to Steel Trails of Hawkeyeland (IUP, 2005), H. Roger Grant and Don L. Hofsommer explore the pivotal role that railroads played in the urban development of the state as well as the symbiotic relationship Iowa and its rails shared. With more than 400 black-and-white photographs, a solid inventory of depots and locations, and new information that is sure to impress even the most well-versed railfan, this detailed history of the state's railroads-including the Chicago & North Western, Cedar Rapids & Iowa City, and the Iowa Northern-will be an essential reference for railroad fans and historians, artists, and model railroad builders.