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MARCH 2OTH, 1941 Advertisements. 11 How many do you know of the famous PITMAN 80 AIRMAN? READY IMMEDIATELY The Biggest List of Aeronautical Books in the World A.T.C.? •ELEMENTARY HANDBOOK FOR WIRELESS OPERATORS By W. E. Crook, A.F.R.Ae.S. The ideal introductory book for men about to enter the R.A.F. as wireless operators, and for members of the A.T.C. It is wireless 'simply explained*; specially compiled for those with no previous technical experience or knowledge, but just as useful to those who have ! The author is himself an instructor and knows fust how much to leave in and, more important stilt, what are the non-essentials to leave out. Ready immediatelyrso order now. 4s. net. LEARNING TO FLY By Frank A. Swoffer, M.B.E. The best-known guide for all who are taking flying lessons. "An excellent book for the beginner."—Aeroplane. 7s. 6d. net. •PRACTICAL AIR NAVIGATION SIMPLY EX-PLAINED By Group Captain J. K. Summers, M.C., R.A.F. Deals with the problems encountered in every-day air navigation, and gives a qpn-mathematical account of the methods used by experienced pilots. 2s. id. net. •AIR NAVIGATION W. J. D. Allan. Primarily for those navigating aircraft which are without elaborate navigating equipment. Gives a great deal of space to map- reading. 3s. 6d. net. THE COMPLETE AIR NAVIGATOR By D. C. T. Bennett. Covers the whole syllabus of the examination for the Air Ministry Firs-. Class Air Navigator's Licence. 15s. net. • NUMERICAL EXAMPLES IN ELEMENTARY AIR NAVIGATION G. K. Clatworrhy. Enables students to gain the facility which in this type of work is so vital to quick and accurate computation under flying conditions. 3s. 6d. net. •AERO ENGINES : For Pilots and Ground Engineers By O. Caudwell. A semi-technical book combining a short explanation of the theory of the four-stroke cycle as applied to aero engines. One o' aviation's " best-sellers." 5s, net WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY : Notes for Students Compiled by W.E. Crook, A-f.R.Ae.S. Recommended to all who are hoping to become wireless operators. Illustrated with over 200 line drawings. 7s. 6d. net. AIRCRAFT RADIO By D. Hay Surgeoner, A.F.R.Ae.S. Explains the uses of wireless in modern aviation. Deals extensively with direction-finding and blind landing methods. 12s. id. net. MECHANIC? METAL AIRCRAFT FOR THE MECHANIC By J. Healey, A.R.Ae.S.I. An excellent guide to the subject. Metal riggers, ground engineers, fitters, technical instructors and students are strongly recommended to obtain this book. 5s. net. MECHANICALTESTING OF METALLIC MATERIALS By R. A. Beaumont, A F.R.Ae.S. A useful book for ground engineers preparing for their " D" Licence. The subject of proof stress receives special attention. 6s* net. THE DEVELOPMENT OF SHEET METAL DETAIL FITTINGS By W. 6. Townsend. " Both draughtsmen and bench-fitters who are new to the trade should find this book very useful for the improvement and full understanding of their work."—Aeroplane. 2s. 6d. net. ELECTRICAL AND WIRELESS EQUIPMENT OFAIRCRAFT B/ S. G. Wybrow, A.M.I.E.E. Candidates for the Ground Engineers' " X " Licence will find this a most helpful book by an author who is on the Air Ministry Staff."—Institute of Mechanical Engineers Journal. 5s. net. INSTRUMENTS ("X" LICENCE) By R. W. Sloley. Deals fully with the repair, overhaul, testing and cali- bration of aircraft and aero-engine instruments. Ss. net. INSPECTION OF AIRCRAFT AFTER OVERHAUL(" B " LICENCE) By S. J. Norton, A.F.R.Ae.S. " Can be confidently recommended as the best available for those desirous of qualifying as 'B' engineers."— G.4 P.A.N. journal 3s. id. net FLIGHT WITHOUT FORMULAE By A. C. Kermode, B.A., F.R.Ae.S., M.I.Ae.E. This is the idea! book for beginners—a simple explanation of the main principles of aeroplane flight, comprehensive, up to date, yet entirely without mathematical formulae A clearer idea of the basic principles of flight can be obtained from this book than from many more orthodox textbooks. ts net THE AEROPLANE STRUCTURE By A. C. Kermode. This book explains its subject without mathematical formulae, and so assists practical men and students to understand design and construction without studying the more technical books for which a thorough knowledge of mathematics and mechanics is usually required. • is. net. AEROPLANES AND ENGINES (AIRSENSE) By W. O. Manning, F.R.Ae.S. A successful introductory manual for pilots and ground engineers-to-be. Written simply, clearly illustrated, no one will find it difficult to read—and it's interesting. " Mr. Manning has written a book which is exactly the one wanted."—journal of the Royo! Aeronautical Society. 4s net. THE AIRMAN AND THE AIR By A. B. Fielding. A simple and interesting explanation of the "Why and the Wherefore " of what happens in the air. 5s. net A SIMPLE STUDY OF FLIGHT By J. D. Haddon. " We recommend this book to anyone who wants to get an elementary but thorough knowledge of the principles of aero dynamics."—Aeroplane. 4s. net. A PRIMER OF FLYING By G. W. Williamson, O.B.E., M.C. Provides an introductory course in the art of flying and is a wonderful help to the flying pupil who has iust entered the elementary stages of instruction. Its language is simple and it is illustrated with plenty of clear di"grams, it is a useful 'introduction not only to actual flight, but to the more advanced books on the subject. . 2s. 6d. net ELEMENTARY PRACTICAL MATHEMATICS (Three volumes. First: Second, and Third Year.) By E. W. Golding, M.Sc.Tech., and H. G. Green, M.A. Specially recom mended,for R.A.F. recruits. Each volume 5s. net These books are also recommended for the Air Training Corps. 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