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North American X-15 Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions

North American Aviation
North American X 15 Pilot s Flight Operating Instructions Book PDF

Author : North American Aviation
Publisher : Periscope Film LLC
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2010-01
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1935327860

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North American X-15 Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions by North American Aviation Pdf

North American Aviation's X-15 rocket plane flew at Mach 6.72 and at altitudes above 67 miles -- at the threshold of space. The men who piloted this amazing plane became the USAF's first astronauts. Powered by an XLR-99 engine capable of producing 70,000 pounds of thrust at peak altitude, the X-15 pushed the flight envelope for manned aircraft past the post office. Notably, both Apollo astronaut Neil Armstrong and Space Shuttle commander Joe Engle piloted the X-15. Originally published by North American for the USAF and later NASA, this Flight Operating Handbook represents a 1963 update of the original version first printed in 1961. Just recently declassified, it provides a revealing look into one of history's great planes. Also included in this edition is a rare X-15 rescue manual made for the plane's ground crew. Please note: due to the archival nature of some portions of the original documents, image and text quality may vary. Care has been taken to preserve the integrity of the text.

X-15 Rocket Plane Pilot's Flight Operating Manual

Periscope Film Com
X 15 Rocket Plane Pilot s Flight Operating Manual Book PDF

Author : Periscope Film Com
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2006-04
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781411698246

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X-15 Rocket Plane Pilot's Flight Operating Manual by Periscope Film Com Pdf

En instruktionsbog (Flight Manual) for X-15 Rocket Plane.

Northrop X-4 Bantam Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions

United States Air Force
Northrop X 4 Bantam Pilot s Flight Operating Instructions Book PDF

Author : United States Air Force
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 77 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2008-09-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781935327103

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Northrop X-4 Bantam Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions by United States Air Force Pdf

Designed without horizontal stabilizers, the X-4 Bantam had a semi-tailless design that bore some resemblance to Germany¿s Me-163 rocket plane. The small, twin-jet craft relied on combined elevator and aileron surfaces ¿ known as elevons ¿ for pitch and roll control. The role of the X-4 was to explore the transonic speed zone, and to determine whether the design would lessen the stability and control problems affiliated with compressibility. Although two Bantams were built, only one proved mechanically sound. The second was flown over eighty times by Northrop, Air Force and NACA pilots. They learned that the X-4 was sensitive in pitch, and showed a tendency to ¿hunt¿ about all three axes as it approached Mach 1.0. Thus, the X-4¿s design proved a failure. Originally printed by Northrop, NACA and the USAF, this handbook provides a fascinating glimpse inside the cockpit of this experimental plane. The manual was recently declassified and is here reprinted in book form.

Douglas A-20 Havoc Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions

United States Air Force,USAF
Douglas A 20 Havoc Pilot s Flight Operating Instructions Book PDF

Author : United States Air Force,USAF
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2008-09-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781935327318

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Douglas A-20 Havoc Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions by United States Air Force,USAF Pdf

Designed by Douglas Aviation engineer Ed Heinemann, the A-20 Havoc and its variants served in the U.S. Army Air Force and those of several allies. The plane was configured for attack, night fighter, and bomber roles, and nearly 7,500 were built from 1939 through 1944. The first order for the Havoc came from the French, who extensively tested the prototype aircraft after the USAAF failed to place an order. The French insisted on modifications that included new 1000 hp Pratt & Whitney engines (later upgraded to 1100 hp) and a narrower fuselage. The improved A-20¿s speed and handling compared favorably to a fighter aircraft. Little wonder it became one of the most extensively-built light bombers of WWII. Originally printed by the U.S. Army Air Force and Douglas, this handbook provides a fascinating glimpse inside the cockpit of this warbird. Originally classified ¿Restricted¿, the manual was declassified and is here reprinted in book form.

P-40 Warhawk Pilot's Flight Operating Manual

Periscope Film Com
P 40 Warhawk Pilot s Flight Operating Manual Book PDF

Author : Periscope Film Com
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2006-05
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781411693715

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P-40 Warhawk Pilot's Flight Operating Manual by Periscope Film Com Pdf

Flown by the American Volunteer Group in China known as the "Flying Tigers," the P-40 Warhawk earned a reputation for its toughness in combat. Facing odds of 6 to 1 in most combat situations, AVG pilots relied on their skill, daring and their aircraft's superior diving speed to achieve victory. By war's end the Tigers had destroyed more than 1200 Japanese planes, with another 700 listed as probables. Their own losses came to 573 aircraft. Originally printed by the U.S. Army Air Force for pilots transitioning to the P-40, this flight manual contains detailed information about one of history's great planes. Originally classified as "restricted," the manual was declassified long ago and is here reprinted in book form. Some color images appear in black and white, and some pages have been slightly reformatted. Care has been taken however to preserve the integrity of the text.

North American B-25 Mitchell Bomber Pilot's Flight Operating Manual

United States Army Air Force
North American B 25 Mitchell Bomber Pilot s Flight Operating Manual Book PDF

Author : United States Army Air Force
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2007-05-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781430321989

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North American B-25 Mitchell Bomber Pilot's Flight Operating Manual by United States Army Air Force Pdf

In April of 1942, sixteen American bombers raided Tokyo, Japan. The planes were land-based B-25 Mitchells, audaciously launched from the aircraft carrier USS Hornet, and led by Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle. The attack caused little actual damage, but dealt a serious blow to Japanese morale. More importantly, it gave hope to an American public still reeling from Pearl Harbor. Manufactured by North American Aviation, the B-25 saw service in every theatre of WWII. It carried a crew of six, and could loft a maximum load of 6,000 pounds of bombs. Originally printed by North American and the U.S. Army Air Force, this Flight Operating Handbook taught pilots everything they needed to know before entering the cockpit. Classified "Restricted," the manual was declassified and is here reprinted in book form. This affordable facsimile has been slightly reformatted. Care has been taken however to preserve the integrity of the text.

Douglas X-3 Stiletto Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions

United States Air Force
Douglas X 3 Stiletto Pilot s Flight Operating Instructions Book PDF

Author : United States Air Force
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 83 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2007-09-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781430308287

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Douglas X-3 Stiletto Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions by United States Air Force Pdf

Instruktionsbog for det amerikanske eksperimentalfly fra 1950erne, Douglas X-3 Stiletto.

Hughes XF-11 Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions

U.S. Army Air Force
Hughes XF 11 Pilot s Flight Operating Instructions Book PDF

Author : U.S. Army Air Force
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2008-09-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781935327592

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Hughes XF-11 Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions by U.S. Army Air Force Pdf

The XF-11 was originally conceived as a dedicated reconnaissance aircraft, capable of high-speed penetration of enemy defenses. The plane's design benefited from research work by its builder, the brilliant and sometimes mercurial Howard Hughes. Inspired by an experimental aircraft he had created known as the DX-2, Hughes' XF-11 was a twin-engine, twin-boom, tricycle gear monoplane that featured a pressurized nacelle for its crew and 28-cylinder engines with contra-rotating props. Hughes piloted the XF-11 on its maiden flight, and was nearly killed when one of the props reversed pitch, and the plane crashed. Hughes recovered and piloted a second prototype, this one outfitted with conventional props, but the Air Force had already made up its mind: the XF-11 would never enter service. Originally printed by Hughes and the Air Force this handbook provides a fascinating glimpse inside the cockpit of this plane. This manual is declassified.

Gloster Meteor Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions

Royal Air Force
Gloster Meteor Pilot s Flight Operating Instructions Book PDF

Author : Royal Air Force
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2008-04-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781935327196

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Gloster Meteor Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions by Royal Air Force Pdf

Designed by Gloster's brilliant chief engineer George Carter, the Meteor was Britain's first operational jet, and the first such aircraft in Allied inventory. The Meteor was an outgrowth of intensive r&d work conducted by Frank Whittle, inventor of the turbojet in 1929. The Meteor featured an all-metal fuselage, and straight wings with mid-mounted engine pods. The F1 version could achieve a speed of 417 mph at 10,000 feet, and entered service in June 1944. During WWII, it flew primarily as an interceptor against German V-1 "buzz bombs". Australian pilots flew it in combat during the Korean War, and Israel employed it during the Suez Crisis. The Meteor, in one variant form or another, remained in active service as a recon and training aircraft into the 1970s. Originally printed by Gloster and the Royal Air Force, this handbook provides a fascinating glimpse inside the cockpit of the trainer version of the Meteor. The manual was recently declassified and is here reprinted in book form.

B-47 Stratojet Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions

United States Air Force
B 47 Stratojet Pilot s Flight Operating Instructions Book PDF

Author : United States Air Force
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 9781435705548

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B-47 Stratojet Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions by United States Air Force Pdf

En instruktionsbog (Flight Manual) for B-47 Stratojet.

T-38 Talon Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions

United States Air Force
T 38 Talon Pilot s Flight Operating Instructions Book PDF

Author : United States Air Force
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2009-02-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781935327646

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T-38 Talon Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions by United States Air Force Pdf

Northrop¿s T-38 Talon was the world¿s first supersonic trainer aircraft, and remains in service today in air forces worldwide. It entered service in 1961, and quickly set climb records, earning it the nickname ¿white rocket¿. Nearly 1200 Talons were produced before the last one rolled off the assembly line in 1972. Capable of a speed of Mach 1.3, and a climb rate approaching 34,000 feet per minute, the T-38¿s performance was sufficient to warrant service as the USAF Thunderbirds¿ aircraft in the mid-1970s. Its primary role however, was as a dedicated training and proficiency platform. More than 50,000 USAF, NASA and NATO pilots have flown the Talon, a record that may never be matched. Originally printed by the U.S. Air Force and Northrop, this handbook for the T-38 provides a fascinating glimpse inside the cockpit of this famous aircraft. Originally classified ¿restricted¿, the manual was recently declassified and is here reprinted in book form.

Grumman F11F Tiger Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions

United States Navy,USN
Grumman F11F Tiger Pilot s Flight Operating Instructions Book PDF

Author : United States Navy,USN
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2008-09-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781935327462

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Grumman F11F Tiger Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions by United States Navy,USN Pdf

As the Blue Angels¿ aircraft in the late 1950s, Grumman¿s F11F-1 Tiger came to symbolize the speed and might of U.S. Navy airpower. The Tiger was originally conceived as an upgrade of the F9F Cougar. It eventually morphed into a new design, that incorporated the area rule to enable cruising speeds up to 1.1 Mach. The prototype flew in 1954, and carrier trials commenced in 1956. Eventually seven squadrons flew F11Fs. Hampered by maintenance issues affiliated with the J65 engine, and the fact that the Vought Crusader was clearly superior, the Tiger had a short service life. It was withdrawn from carrier duty after four years, in 1961. Only 199 were built. The remaining Tigers flew in a training capacity, and the Blue Angels continued to fly them for over a decade, 1957-1969. Originally printed by the U.S. Navy, this handbook provides a fascinating glimpse inside the cockpit of the Tiger. Originally classified ¿restricted¿, the manual was declassified and is here reprinted in book form.

XB-70 Valkerie Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions

Air Force
XB 70 Valkerie Pilot s Flight Operating Instructions Book PDF

Author : Air Force
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 653 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2008-04-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780981652603

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XB-70 Valkerie Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions by Air Force Pdf

The XB-70 Valkyrie was an aircraft ahead of its time that challenged the known concepts of the flight envelope. Originally printed by NASA and the Air Force, this handbook taught pilots everything they needed to know before entering the cockpit.

Grumman F7F Tigercat Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions

United States Navy,USN
Grumman F7F Tigercat Pilot s Flight Operating Instructions Book PDF

Author : United States Navy,USN
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 111 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2008-09-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781935327509

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Grumman F7F Tigercat Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions by United States Navy,USN Pdf

Built with twin, underwing engines, tricycle landing gear and shoulder-mounted wings, the Grumman F7F Tigercat was an unusual looking, all- metal fighter. It was also one of the highest- performance piston-engined fighters of all time. Originally designed as a carrier-based aircraft, the F7F failed its initial trials, and ended up flying primarily as a land-based attack aircraft for the Marines. Equipped with radar and a second seat for an operator, the Tigercat also flew as a night-fighter and reconnaissance platform. Although it was introduced in 1944, the Tigercat never saw action in WWII, and had a limited role in Korea. The F7F found a new role in non- military use, flying as a fire-fighting aircraft and camera ship for Hollywood in the 1970s. Originally printed by the U.S. Navy, this F7F Flight Operating Manual taught pilots everything they needed to know before entering the cockpit. This facsimile has been reformatted. Care has been taken to preserve the integrity of the text.

Grumman F6F Hellcat Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions

United States Navy,USN
Grumman F6F Hellcat Pilot s Flight Operating Instructions Book PDF

Author : United States Navy,USN
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2008-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781935327295

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Grumman F6F Hellcat Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions by United States Navy,USN Pdf

The most successful naval fighter aircraft in history, the Grumman F6F Hellcat accounted for nearly 5200 kills during WWII. The Hellcat featured self-sealing fuel tanks, a bullet- resistant windscreen, and hydraulically-operated landing gear. The plane was rugged, and carried over 200 pounds of armor. Despite this, it was highly maneuverable and fast, thanks to a 2000 hp engine. Nearly 12,300 F6Fs were made during the war. They first saw action during the Tarawa invasion, and subsequently flew in every battle of the Pacific campaign. Hellcats accounted for nearly 75% of all aircraft kills in the Pacific. Originally created by the U.S. Navy, this flight operating manual taught pilot's everything they needed to know before entering the cockpit. It's a wonderful guide to one of history's great planes. Please note, this manual has been slightly reformatted and some color diagrams appear in black and white. Care has been taken to preserve the integrity of the text.