Geza Szurovy

This is a really great introduction and reference on basic aerobatic maneuvers. It's not particular to a certain type of aircraft (which is something I didn't like so much about the Aerobat-focused The Basic Aerobatic Manual), and it doesn't get super bogged down in tiny little details.

Only thing I noticed about the book is that it mentions a "basic" competition category. I've only been competing for less than a year, and don't know the history, but these days there's a "primary" category that is very different than what was described as "basic."… (altro)

reviews the history of the 11 largest trunk carriers flying at the end of the CAB regulated era. the early days, the build up during the 1930s, war service, the propliner era, the transition to jets and history thereafter.
Classic American Airlines vividly retells the alluring history behind America's greatest airlines: United, American, TWA, Eastern, Pan Am, Delta, Northwest, and Republic, among others. Individual profiles contain photographs of the aircraft used through the years and the variety of color schemes that adorned them. Airline advertisements, route maps, timetables, and other memorabilia add flavor to this nostalgic airline history.… (altro)