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Freedom to Fly: AOPA and the History of General Aviation in America

Tells the story of general aviation through the lens of AOPA. Learn about the triumphs and tragedies that defined generations of pilots.

$29.95 List Price:$39.95

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Fly Now! A Colorful Collection of Flight

Exhibit of air travel posters featuring arresting, colorful art, rare archival material, and a unique approach to aeronautical history.

$14.75 List Price:$15.95

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101 Crosswords for Pilots

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Decipher puzzles and quench your thirst for aviation knowledge in this fun, challenging and educational book!

$16.95

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Air Racing Today: Heavy Iron at Reno

Book captures breathtaking action of the P-51s, Sea Furies, and other modified air racers with dramatic color photos and fast-paced text.

$17.50 List Price:$24.95

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Fly Low, Fly Fast: Inside Reno Air Races

Book takes us into the high-risk world of Unlimited Air Racing at the Reno National Air Races.

$23.45 List Price:$26.95

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Flying Carpet: The Soul of an Airplane

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A great read for anyone - not just pilots! This exceptional collection of flying stories is one ride that should not be missed.

$16.95 List Price:$19.95

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Logging Flight Time

A collection of anecdotes covering aviation expert Bill Kershner’s most memorable experiences.

$16.95 List Price:$19.95

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Galloping on Wings With the P-51 Mustang

Diary of an air race pilot and his legendary P-51 Mustang “Miss America”.

$17.50 List Price:$19.95

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Amelia Earhart: The Sky's No Limit

As a tomboy growing up in Kansas, Amelia Earhart delighted in trying new and risky things, once even building a roller coaster.

$14.95 List Price:$19.95

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Lincoln Beachey: The Man Who Owned the Sky

A San Francisco boy who grew up to become “the greatest aviator of all time,” Lincoln Beachey was a true pioneer.

$13.01 List Price:$14.95

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Billy Mitchell: The Life, Times and Battles of America's Prophet of Air Power

This book is about the most famous and controversial figure in the history of American air power, William "Billy" Mitchell

$21.71 List Price:$24.95

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Hughes - The Private Diaries, Memos, & Letters

This definitive biography explodes the illusion of his life, and exposes the man behind the myth.

$15.95 List Price:$18.95

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Unlocking the Sky: Glenn Hammond Curtiss and the Race to Invent the Airplane

This book tells the extraordinary tale of the race to design, refine, and manufacture a manned flying machine.

$22.58 List Price:$25.95

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The Risk Takers: Racing & Record Setting Aircraft

This book illustrates and analyzes all air race pioneering acheivements in precise technical detail.

$17.36 List Price:$19.95

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Just for the Love of Flying

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This book is about an incredibly modest and accomplished South African aviator.

$14.75 List Price:$16.95

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Smithsonian's Aviators: A Photographic History of Flight

Smithsonian’s Aviators presents an illustrated and detailed photographic history of aviation.

$18.95 List Price:$24.95

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Finding Carla

The story that forever changed aviation search and rescue.

$13.95 List Price:$15.95

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Together We Fly: Voices From the DC-3

An incredible account of the legendary DC-3 through story and historical imagery.

$21.25 List Price:$24.95

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Vipers in the Storm

The author piloted his F-16 in 30 combat missions, from the bombing of Iraq's nuclear research facility to attacks on the notorious Highway of Death.

$16.50 List Price:$22.00

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Half a Wing, Three Engines and a Prayer

In 1943, when the outcome of WW II hung in the balance, B-17 crews of the Eighth Air Force flew harrowing, unescorted daylight bombing missions...

$18.95 List Price:$24.00

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Air Vagabonds: Oceans, Airmen, and a Quest for Adventure

The story of amazing, true (mis)adventures of a band of rogues piloting aircraft alone into exotic and deadly destinations.

$20.95 List Price:$29.95

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Fliers in Their Own Words

The diverse accomplishments and careers of 14 pilots are explored in this inspiring collection of interviews.

$13.50 List Price:$14.95

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The Wrong Stuff: Flying on the Edge of Disaster

This lively account of the adventures of a well-known test pilot is accompanied by many rare photos.

$17.50 List Price:$19.95

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Speaking of Flying

Personal tales of heroism, humor, talent and terror from 44 unique aviators.

$25.95 List Price:$29.95

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Lessons From the Logbook

Flying techniques from the best teacher of all: Experience.

$17.50 List Price:$19.95

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Dictionary of Aeronautical Terms

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A dictionary essential for everyone in the industry—aids in understanding of more than 10,000 terms, acronyms, phrases, and disciplines of aviation.

$18.50 List Price:$19.95

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Honest Vision: The Donald Douglas Story

Timeless leadership lessons from an engineering mind and aviation icon.

$16.95 List Price:$19.95

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Jeppesen Aviation Dictionary

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Completely revised to include over 10,000 technical aviation definitions. Excellent reference for both pilots and aviation maintenance technicians.

$22.96

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