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26 Advertisements. FLIGHT JULY 3RD, 1941 ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS FOR WIRELESS OPERATORS By W. E. Crook. An R.A.F. instructor writes of this book :—" The simplicity in which the normally complicated and confusing equations are portrayed will beyond doubt encourage and assist not only those in training but those who are already qualified Wireless Operators. I should like to take this oppor- tunity to congratulate the author and yourselves on presenting to the public this excellent handbook, that will be an asset to all, I am sure." This is not a formal mathematical textbook : it is intended merely to give the wireless operator all the mathematics he needs to know on his course and will save him and his instructor, those moments of despair so familiar in radio schools Is. 6d. net. ELEMENTARY HANDBOOK . FOR WIRELESS OPERATORS By W. E. Crook. An R.A.F. man says of this book : " I was very pleased to read this interesting book. I consider the work of great practical scope and an invaluable guide to all tradesmen in this important part of the service." This sums up the hundreds of appreciative letters we have received. Written by an R.A.F. instructor, it gives all the preliminary information required by the wireless operator in training. Technical points are described clearly and simply and the illustrations are invaluable aids to understanding It is a first- rate training manual—direct, sympathetic and practical ! Get a copy at once. 4s. net. ^Trv. BENNETT'S COMPLETE AIR NAVIGATOR The author of this book is Captain D. C. T. Bennett* the world-famous airman and authority on air navigation. His standard work, going from success to success, is now in Its Third (revised) Edition. Certain alterations and additions have been made to the text as a result of the latest developments—develop- ments which Captain Bennett is in a specially good position to appreciate and upon which he is able to give authoritative guidance. Star features are the chapters on "Meteorology Summarised," which includes some'unique and valuable tables, and M Dead Reckoning Navigation " ; also its particularly fine Index. 390 pp. 15s net. METAL AIRCRAFT CONSTRUCTION By Marcus Langley, F.R.Ae.S., etc. For this new Fourth Edition, every section of this well-known book has been thoroughly revised, a great deal of entirely new matter being added to the extent of another 60 pages and 100 new dia- grams. The book was never so valuable as now. It contains authoritative information about the chief constructional features of modern aircraft, British, American and Continental types, in addition to a host of other matters >f supreme importance to everyone concerned with aircraft construction. 15s. net. AERO ENGINES : For Pilots and Ground Engineers By O. Caudwell. A semi-technical book combining a short ex- planation of the theory of the four-stroke cycle as applied to aero engines. One of aviation's "bestsellers." 5s. net. AIR NAVIGATION By W. J. D. Allan. The best known and most widely recom- mended primer of air navigation. Devotes considerable space o map-reading. 3s. 6d. net. HOW TO FIND YOUR WAY IN THE AIR G. W. Ferguson. Based on the instruction methods adopted by the author after Ions experience of teaching cross-country flying. 3s. 6d. net LEARNING TO FLY Frank A. Swoffer. " Easily the best book on the subject " (Spectator). "An excellent book for the beginner" (The Aero- plane). " Better known and more widely used than any " Flight). Need we say more ? 7s. 64. net. PRIMER OF FLYING G. W. Williamson. Well recommended. Everyone who wants a book of elementary instruction in flying will enjoy reading it and at the same time will be Jearning from every page. 2s. 6d. net. FLIGHT WITHOUT FORMULAE By A. C. Kermode, B.A., F.R.Ae.S. An ideal book for beginners— a simple explanation of the main principles of aeroplane flight ; up to date, yet entirely without mathematical formulae. 6s. net. THE ELEMENTS OF AERONAUTICS By K. Schutt, Ph.D. Translated from the German by Edgar Reissner, B.Sc., and Frank Fleetwood. Without being too technical this book will help the air cadet, the mechanic, and the apprentice to grasp easily the essentials of his work. Profusely illustrated. 12s. 6d. net. ELECTRICITY IN AIRCRAFT By W. E. Crook. Specially written for The assistance of prospective candidates for the Air Ministry " X " Licence in respect of electrical equipment and magnetos. ' 5s. net. WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY : Notes for Students Compiled by W. E. Crook. Strongly recommended to all wireless operators and others concerned with radio telegraphy. Illus- trated with over 200 line drawings. 7s. 6d. net. AIRCRAFT RADIO By O. Hay Surgeoner, A.F.R.Ae.S. A practical illustrated hand- book explaining the uses of wireless in modern aviation. Deals extensively with direction-finding and blind landing methods. Us. 6d. net. RAPID NAVIGATION TABLES By W. Myerscough and W. Hamilton. An invaluable and unique series of tables complete with plotting card. Indispensable to every navigator, pilot and student of flying. 10s. 6d. net. THE AEROPLANE STRUCTURE Ey A. C. Kermode. Explains its subject without recourse to mathematical formulae and gives a really thorough explanation*, of the design and construction of aeroplanes, 6s. net. Please send a copy of your Aeronautical Books Catalogue (82 titles), i am specially interested in NAME _ ADDRESS ; Send this to 39 Parker St., Kingsway, W.C.2 PITMAN'S for AERONAUTICAL BOOKS
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