Flight School

How to fly a plane step by step

Nick Barnard

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Thames & Hudson Ltd
16 April 2012

Aircraft: general interest

Welcome to Flight School! It's Day One and your'e in the pilot's seat! Strap yourself in for your very own flying lessons! Step by step find out how to take off and land, fly solo and perform thrilling stunts.

At Ground School, plan your route, discover what keeps you up in the air and the power of an engine. There's an ID guide, too. Spot different aircraft from small noisy biplanes to massive sleek airliners and lightning-fast key fighters.

By: Nick Barnard
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 225mm, Width: 240mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 280g
ISBN: 9780500650011
ISBN 10: 0500650012
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 16 April 2012
Recommended Age: From 5 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Learning to Fly • First Flight • The Power of Air • Turning • Engine Power • Turn and Zoom • Perfect Weather • Flying Slowly • Flying Rules • Safe Landing • Solo Flight • Going Places • Flying in the Dark Stunt Flying • ID Guide • Flight School Quiz

Nick Barnard is a writer, publisher and stunt pilot, and co-founder of the Yakovievs Aerobatic Display Team. His book How to Fly a Plane, for adults, was published by Thames & Hudson in 2007. As Nicholas Barnard has written widely on non-Western textiles in such publications as Living with Kilims and Living with Decorative Textiles.

Reviews for Flight School: How to fly a plane step by step

'A great introduction to aviation … presents the basics of flying, and beyond, in a fun and engaging way … has a friendly tone with a scrapbook feel … a great start to inspire and encourage youngsters to get airborne' - Flyer Magazine