Strap yourself in an prepare for take off! This is a first: a flying course for children who relish the detail of dials, widgets and flight panels, and who dream of one day becoming airborne. Using plenty of photographs, diagrams and illustrations, this book offers children their very own flying lessons. Covering the essential science and technology of flight, it is filled with stacks of stats and facts, and will be essential reading for all turbocharged kids in thrall to the wonder of flight.

A fun read for any child who loves planes - and wants to know what it takes to fly one

About the Author
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
'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



Book Information
ISBN 9780500650011
Author Nick Barnard
Format Paperback
Page Count 48
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Weight(grams) 280g