Bøger af Bill Gunston

Millions of people travel by airplane every day, but how many of them actually know how planes get in the air, stay in the air, and safely get passengers to their destination? Readers will know all these things and more after exploring this deep dive into the science of flight. Detailed diagrams and amazing illustrations take readers into the cockpit of a plane, explain how radar works, and break down the basic parts of an aircraft. The immersive design also features eye-catching sidebars and photographs to create a unique guide to the application of physics in the past and present.

Packed with must-know information and written in an accessible style, learn all about the fascinating world of flight with expert author, Bill Gunston.In this remarkable book, superb large-format illustrations and high quality photographs enhance the in-depth explanations and descriptions, and provide an enriching learning experience for young readers.

The Cambridge Aerospace Dictionary is scholarly and accessible. It is essential for readers of technical literature on flight and the aerospace industry. This new edition has been remarkably expanded with the inclusion of more than 5000 new terms and acronyms, making it the most modern and comprehensive reference of its type.

For the first time, this book traces the complete history of the world's first jet airliner, and how this aircraft was developed from the civil airliner the Comet into a succession of military aircraft named Nimrod, which has been the RAF's primary Maritime Patrol Aircraft since the 1970s.