Physikalische und Chemische Vorgange Bei Der Verbrennung im Motor

How's your German? "Physikalische und Chemische Vorgange Bei Der Verbrennung im Motor--Schriften der Deutschen Akademie der Luftfahrtforschung, Heft 9" translates "Physical and chemical Vorgange on the Combustion in the Engine-Writings of the German Academy of Aeronautics Research, Issue 9". The title explains what the book is about, I hope. (Thank you Bing Translator!) Published in Berlin in 1939, it opens with a photograph of General Goring, President of the German Academy of Aeronautics Research. Interesting note: The bookplate in the front of the book declares it a gift from the publisher to The Engineering Societies Library. This particular edition is cloth bound hardback, lightly soiled, missing cloth on spine and stamped Oct 6 1944 on the front. Condition of contents in good. We also have addition paperback reports like this, so send us email if you are interested. This copy sells for $19.99 and is stock number 33872.

Aeronautical Engines

Francis John Kean gave us this manual, "Aeronautical Engines--A Critical Survey of Current Practice with Special Reference to the Balancing of Inertia Forces" which contains 31 plates, including 78 illustrations. Published in 1916, this is one of the first definitive books on aeroplane engines and was simultaneously published by Spon & Chamberlain in New York and E. & F. Spon, Ltd. in London. Chapters include The Nature of the Problems, Classification of Aeroplane Engines, Relative Advantages of Different Types of Aeroplane Engines, Choosing the Number of Cylinders, Balancing the Sliding Parts of the Engine, Carburation, Ignition, and Typical Aeroplane Engines. Swoop it up for $99.99. Stock number 94300.

The Aeronautical Journal, Vol. IV, No. 16, October 1900

This edition of The Aeronautical Journal was published in October, 1900. This is an amazing journal that was actually published 3 years before the Wright brothers took their first little excursion. Articles include The Resignation of Major Baden-Powell from the Honorary Secretaryship of the Aeronautical Society, Monsieur Jacques Faure's Balloon Voyage Across the Channel, The Lifting Power of Propellers, and so much more. Great historic publication for lovers of aeronautics! $24.99. Stock number 15202.

Reprint of 1932 Flying & Glider Manual
	Offering a reprint of the 1932 edition of Flying and Glider Manual put out by the Experimental Aircraft Association. It is an undated reprint and in great shape. Includes: The Amateur Airplane Builder, How to Build Good Wings, Building Your Own Hangar Workshop, The Pietenpol-Ford Motor Conversion, and more. A great read for small aircraft and glider buffs. $8.99. Stock number 83410.

Wartime Report from August 1945

We have a large number of these "National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics Wartime Report(s)". This particular edition from August 1945 and originally issued as Advance Restricted Report L5E23 contains Comparisons of Methods of Computing Bending Moments in Helicoptor Rotor Blades in the Plane of Flapping by John E. Duberg and Arthur R. Luecker from Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory at Langley Field in Virginia. Selling for $14.99; Stock number 74867. Ask about our other copies!

The Aeroplane, March 8, 1933, Vol. XLIV, No. 10
	These are amazing magazines that illustrate and provide lots of great historic information on early flight. This particular edition features a Hawker 'Nimrod' (Rolls-Royce 'Kestrel' Engine) landing on the deck of H. M. Aircraft Carrier 'Courageous' on the front cover! Only $19.99. Stock number 16097.

Little Wonder Book of Airplanes

What a little treasure this is-"The Little Wonder Book of Airplanes" by Maria Ellen Johnson. It is a staple papger back and number 113 in the series. This darling book has been loved and commented on by a little girl named Donna as you will see on the cover. She has made a few light pencil notations on a few of the inside pages as well. Some of the inner pages are loose from their staples but in place. Otherwise, this 1949 edition is a gem and is a glimpse of air travel of the era and written on a child's level. $6.99. Stock number 94594. A peek inside Little Wonder Book of Airplanes

Sky Roads
	Ernest K. Gann, author, and Thomas Y Crowell Company, publishers offer us "Sky Roads," a glimpse into the birth of aviation becoming a source of popular transportation. Lot's of important and trivial information packed into this book, along with great old photographs. $99.99. Stock #98354.