Aviation Subject Guide

Textbooks and Manuals

 

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Flight Instructor Practical Test Standards

TD 4.32/22: 8081 (Documents Dept.)
A series published by the FAA to establish the standards for the flight instructor certification practical tests for the various types of aircraft. Designed to assist in test preparation.

Aerodynamics for Students

"This web textbook contains information, data tables and computer programs for the study of Aerodynamics. Topics relevant to the undergraduate degree in Aeronautical Engineering are covered."

AVSpeak

A glossary of aviation terminology and abbreviations from Aerofiles.

Glenn Research Center Beginner's Guide to Aeronautics

"The site was prepared at NASA Glenn by the Learning Technologies Project (LTP) to provide background information on basic aerodynamics and propulsion for secondary math and science teachers."

Tutorial Page of Aerospace Structures

A tutorial on various aspects of aerospace structures written by Dr. Masoud Rais-Rohani at Mississippi State University.

Virtual Laboratory for the Study of MechanicsTen modules covering various aspects of mechanics written by Dr. Masoud Rais-Rohani at Mississippi State University.

Virtual Skies

This site is designed forthe novice interested in general information on aviation technology, weather, and air traffic management. It is a NASA educational site.

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Last updated: January 2009