piloting

Discusses the science of flight, aircraft engines, navigation, radio fundamentals, air traffic control, flight rules and learning to fly.

An introduction to fighter jet piloting that discusses takeoff, speed, catapults, maneuvers, and more.

Describes how aviation works, covering flying hardware, gadgets, and pilot know-how.

Velva Jean leaves Appalachia to pursue her dream of being a singer, but instead discovers she wants to be a female pilot after her brother treats her to a surprise flying lesson.

Details the parts of a jet and explains how they fly and how people operate them. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Looks at what it is like to be a jet pilot and what it takes to become one.

Features members of U.S. aerobatics teams and discusses history of aerobatics.

Explains the principles of flight and provides instruction in the actual mechanics of flying an airplane.

Simple text and photographs describe how hang gliders work.

Ziggy and the other members of the Black Dinosaurs go to Space Camp where they learn about the space program and speculate about the existence of extraterrestrial beings.