With the simple flip of a switch, a wide range of electrical components in the aircraft can burst into life. Most of the time the electrical system works smoothly, which has allowed aircraft to be designed that are highly dependent on electricity. But occasionally, an electrical problem can occur. With most of the electrical system hidden from sight, it can seem like a mysterious part of the aircraft, which can allow an electrical problem to quickly spiral out of control.Although a...

Planes zoom, loop, and soar—but did you know that aviation has its own special language that can be pretty confusing.That's where The Little Illustrated Pilot Dictionary comes in. Inside, you'll find tons of cool aviation words explained in simple, kid-friendly language – each brought to life with colorful, fun illustrations.It's the perfect guide for curious kids ready to take off into the world of flight.

Despite aircraft coming in many shapes and sizes, they all have weight and balance limitations that pilots must carefully check before every flight. Operating outside of these limits can be very dangerous, and in some cases, an aircraft might not even leave the ground. Fortunately, pilots have a range of tools available to ensure their aircraft is fit for flight.From the author of the popular Aviation Books Series, this book takes the reader deep into the world of aircraft...

The engines powering aircraft come in many shapes and sizes, but all will usually be one of two types: a piston or gas turbine engine (jet engine). The piston engine has been powering aircraft since the Wright brothers took to the air over a hundred years ago, whereas gas turbine engines produce a massive amount of thrust to haul large and heavy aircraft into the sky. Piston and gas turbine engines are the primary focus of this book, but we will also see how electricity or hydrogen could p...

Every time a plane jumps into the air it will bump into lots of different weather conditions. This book is the perfect guide to help kids learn about aviation weather, from how clouds, rain and hail are made, to what happens when a plane is hit by lightning.Jam-packed with a huge range of colorful illustrations and fun weather facts to inspire the next generation of aviators.

Every single flight starts and ends at an airport. Some airports are tiny, with just a small grass runway. Other airports are massive, with lots of hard and long runways, and a maze of taxiways.This book is the perfect guide to help kids learn about the different types of airports found all over the country. Jam-packed with a range of colorful illustrations and fun airport facts to inspire the next generation of aviators.

Planes can weigh a huge amount, but still leap into the air and climb like a rocket.This book is the perfect guide to help kids learn how planes fly, from little propeller planes to massive, jet-powered airliners.Jam-packed with a huge range of colorful illustrations and fun plane facts to inspire the next generation of aviators.

If you find yourself peering up at the sky as a plane roars past, there is a good chance you have caught the aviation bug and are fascinated by anything that flies. The Student Pilot Manual provides the perfect foundation for aspiring pilots to take the next step on their aviation journey.Volume 1 of this series contains three important topics that all pilots must master:Aerodynamics explores the forces pushing and pulling on...

Going for a flight in an airliner can be very exciting, but there are many secrets that can make flying a little scary. Like, what is the invisible danger that is left behind all planes. Or, what is the secret code pilots can send air traffic control to ask for help? How do planes land in fog? And why clouds from volcanoes can turn an airliner into a glider.This book takes young readers on an excit...

It was not that long ago that birds ruled the sky, and people could only dream of flying. But now big planes carry millions of people around the world at amazing speeds. This book is the perfect guide to help kids learn about the history of aviation and see how planes have slowly changed to become the cool flying machines they are today.Jam-packed with a huge range of colorful illustrations and fun plane facts to inspire the next generation of aviators.

The weather and its associated hazards will be a major concern for pilots every time they leap into the sky. The weather conditions that a pilot faces are the by-product of air being thrown around in the atmosphere. Although the day-to-day weather will vary, overall an area will be impacted by similar weather patterns year-on-year, which make up an area's climate. A solid understanding of the underlying mechanisms that produce the world's climate will help pilots tackle any unexpected chal...

Whether you are a pilot who is experiencing the joy of flying for the first time or flying has been your passion for countless years, it is essential to understand aviation human factors. From the dangers a pilot faces when straying too high in an oxygen-deprived atmosphere, to the way the brain attempts to process the enormous amount of information obtained during a flight, this book explores the vast number of factors that can influence a pilot's ability to fly a...