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Aviation Publications from the U.S. Government Focus on History, Aviation Safety, and Flight EducationWashington, D.C. - August 15-21 is National Aviation Week, a celebration of flight designed to increase public awareness, knowledge and appreciation of aviation. A wide variety of official Federal Government publications about the history of flight, aviation safety, and flight navigation and education are available for sale through the U. S. Government Printing Office. Sign up to receive Aviation email updates. HistoryPublisher: Defense Dept., Army, Center of Military History Description: Gathers in compact form the official historical records of aviation units in order to perpetuate their traditions, honors, and heraldic entitlements. It includes the lineage and honors of the 1st Aviation Brigade and of all Regular Army, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard aviation groups and battalions as of 1 May 1983. Year/Pages: 1986: 166 p.; ill. Eyes of Artillery: The Origins of Modern United States Army Aviation in World War II (Paperback) Publisher: Defense Dept., Army, Center of Military History Description: Examines the institutional origins of modern Army Aviation by recounting the experiences of the men who flew observed fire missions, or Air Observations Posts (AOP) in light aircraft for the Field Artillery during World War II. It identifies the circumstances and debate that gave rise to the AOP program. Publisher: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Description: Discusses the history of commercial aviation in the United States, from 1914 to the jet age. Year/Pages: 2007: 40 p.; ill. First Flight: The Wright Brothers and the Invention of the Airplane Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service, Harpers Ferry Center, Division of Publications Description: Tells the fascinating story of the events leading up to the Wright Brothers´ magnificent achievement. Year/Pages: 2002: 116 p.; ill. Development of Military Night Aviation to 1919 Publisher: Defense Dept., Air Force, Air University Description: Examines the development of military night aviation from its origins through the 1st World War. It places emphasis on the evolution of night flying in those countries which fought on the Western Front, namely France, Germany, Great Britain, and the United States. Year/Pages: 1998: 172 p.; ill. Publisher: Transportation Dept., Federal Aviation Administration Description: Provides updates on major Federal Aviation Administration rule changes and proposed changes, as well as refresher information on flight rules, maintenance airworthiness, avionics, accident analysis, and other topics. It covers all types of aircraft. Flight SafetyApproach: The Navy & Marine Corps Aviation Safety Magazine Publisher: Defense Dept., Navy, Naval Safety Center Description: Contains stories, editorials, and accurate information currently available on the subject of aviation accident prevention. Flight Navigation and EducationAdvanced Avionics Handbook, 2009 Publisher: Transportation Dept., Federal Aviation Administration, Flight Standards Service Description: Provides comprehensive information on advanced avionics equipment available in technically advanced aircraft. Year/Pages: 2009: 116 p.; ill. Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, 2009 Publisher: Transportation Dept., Federal Aviation Administration, Flight Standards Service Description: Provides basic knowledge about flight that is essential for pilots. Year/Pages: 2009: 470 p. Aviation Instructor's Handbook, 2008 Publisher: Transportation Dept., Federal Aviation Administration, Flight Standards Service Description: Provides aviation instructors with up-to-date information on learning and teaching, and how to relate this information to the task of teaching aeronautical knowledge and skills to students. Year/Pages: 2008: 218 p. Instrument Flying Handbook, 2008 Publisher: Transportation Dept., Federal Aviation Administration, Flight Standards Service Description: Is designed for use by instrument flight instructors and pilots preparing for instrument rating tests. Year/Pages: 2008: 386 p. Plane Sense, General Aviation Information, 2008 Publisher: Transportation Dept., Federal Aviation Administration, Flight Standards Service Description: Provides basic information about the requirements involved in acquiring, owning, operating, and maintaining a private aircraft. Year/Pages: 2008: 96 p. Publisher: Transportation Dept., Federal Aviation Administration, Flight Standards Service Description: Provides basic pilot knowledge and skills essential for piloting balloons. Year/Pages: 2008: 237 p.; ill. Naval Aviation News: Flagship Publication of Naval Aviation Publisher: Defense Dept., Navy, Chief of Naval Operations, Naval Historical Center Description: Presents articles of interest on all phases of Navy and Marine air activity. Aeronautical Information Manual: Official Guide to Basic Flight Information and ATC Procedures Publisher: Transportation Dept., Federal Aviation Administration Description: Contains the basic fundamentals required for safe flight in the United States National Airspace System. Aeronautical Information Publication: Official Guide to Basic Flight Information and ATC Procedures Publisher: Transportation Dept., Federal Aviation Administration Description: Provides basic flight information and air traffic control (ATC) procedures for use in the National Airspace System (NAS) of the United States. It also includes a glossary of terms used in the Air Traffic Control System. Airmen should also consult NOTAMS (Notices to Airmen) for the latest information. [ Top ]
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