Aero Directory

Aviation Books for Sale

Aero Training Products ATP offers aviation books, videos, software, and charts for flight and maintenance training operations.
Aero Transport Publications Publications for the Canadian aviation industry: tech logs, pilot logs, plotters, videos, aviation directories, aircrew licence holders.
Aero Vintage Books Offering vintage aircraft information and a selection of aviation historical books. Catalog, ordering, message board, aviation links.
aeroBookStore.com Over 1000 aviation books and videos in 20 aeronautical categories. Specialists in British Aviation. Global delivery.
Aeroplane Books Thousands of new and out of print books for sale.
Aerospace Publications Aerospace books for sale online.
AeroFile - Military Aircraft Designations and Systems Catalogued from 1913 to the present from US, Canada, Germany, Japan, Russia, and Sweden. In all over 9,000 separate designation listings.
L'Aeroteca - Librer�a Aeron�utica / Aeronautical Bookstore The virtual version of the large Spanish aeronautical specialized bookstore operating in Barcelona since 1986. They'll send books and other items worldwide.
Aircraft Technical Publishers Maintenance manuals, illustrated parts catalogs, manufactured service bulletins, federal aviation regulations.
Airlinebiz.com A selection of 500 aviation-related books linked to Amazon.com.
AIRtime Publishing Inc. Publisher of Combat Aircraft, International Air Power Review, Flightpath, and other publications.
A&P-IA Bookstore Aircraft maintenance books and videos for professional mechanics, students, and owners of factory built aircraft.
Art's Pilot Page Aviation books and pilot related topics: BFR Review, IFR Review, Pocket Pilot Handbook, Pilot's Rules of Thumb, Student Pilot Handbook
Aviation Book Company Aviation pilot supplies and books. Online catalog, news.
Aviation Book Specialists This page lists links to a number of sites that specialize in aviation publications.
Aviation Humor Aviation humor books for sale.
Aviation Week Professional Books The Aviation & Aerospace Almanac, Handbook of Airline Economics, Handbook of Airline Strategy, Handbook of Airline Operations, and other titles.
Avotek Information Resources Offering up-to-date textbooks for the aircraft mechanic student. A complete line of books and study guides for today's Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT).
Ballon Bucherladen, The Balloon Book Store Ballooning books for sale. Swiss site.
BD King Press The republishing of classic aviation books. This is basically a site for readers of aviation literature which has a taste of history and lore. Ernest K. Gann and Robert Serling are the primary authors.
Bob Wander's Soaring Books and Supplies A wide variety of soaring books, supplies, videos/DVDs, varios, and other information. Featuring the Made Easy series written by Bob Wander, and Mentor series of soaring books, edited by Bob Wander.
Booksquadron.com This online company presents a selection of fine and rare materials related to the histories of both commercial and military aviation.
Britton Booksellers Specializing in scholarly out of print and technical titles. Use the keyword search to find aviation titles.
BSP Gallery Bookshop old and rare books Aviation history books and memorabilia. (Also, memorabilia covering literature, performing arts, first editions, Pacificana, sport, cricket, music, antiques, military, shipping, art, craft, natural history, old postcards.
Builder's Bookstore Aircraft construction books and videos.
Bulgarian Books & Music Check out the military aviation titles by East European aviation expert, colonel Dimitar Nedialkov, Proffesor in the military academy of Bulgaria.
Byrd Aviation Books Specializing in early aviation, pioneer, and�WW I books. �A large supply of back issues of aviation magazines.
Classic Publications Publisher of military aviation books.
The Clique Ltd. Collections of old, rare and historic aviation books published 1904-1939. Prices from around £1000 / US $1,500.
Collector's Guide Publishing Books about space.
EPS Aviation Publishers Offers airline and airport guides in book and CD-ROM form for the aviation industry and the aviation enthusiast.
Essco, Inc. Airliner flight and ops manuals, civilian aircraft owners manuals, warbird pilot manuals, and other aviation books.
Firefly Books The "Aviation Century" series of books. Search the catalog with"aviation" for other titles.
First Blue Angel Information on the life of Butch Voris, and the book First Blue: The Story of WWII Ace Butch Voris and the Creation of the Blue Angels, personally autographed by Butch! This charitable organization donates all net proceeds to both the US Naval Academy Foundation and the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society.
FotoImages Bookstore Aviation books by category, linked to amazon.com.
Gilblue An Australian mail order business offering new and used aviation books, videos, and DVDs.
Hannan's Runway A large selection of books for model airplane builders, with emphasis on scale, free flight, and aviation history. Also videos and small scale model plans. On line ordering.
Helicopter Bookstore Titles about helicopter theory and history.
Hikoki Publications Dedicated to producing serious books for aviation enthusiasts which explore less well known aspects of aviation history 1914 - 1990.
The Hobby Place See the Aviation section for books and videos.
Holmestead Aviation Library Offers over 150 titles of books and videos related to flight.
Ian Allan U.K. publisher of aviation books.
Ink Publishing This publishing company is the largest producer of inflight magazines for airlines.
Jets Press Publishing work by fighter mechanics about their impressions of the people and hardware surrounding fighter aircraft.
McGraw-Hill Aviation A range of books for aviation professionals, enthusiasts, and pilots.
nzebooks.com This site offers the Ventura Publications series of classic warbird books, as well as aviation e-books.
Oxford Web Publishing - Soaring Flight A large source for soaring literature, as well as software, training materials, theory learning, history, biographies, history, music, and videos.
The Penton Institute Air Transport World books, CD ROMs, reports, back issues.
Scott Sather's Helicopter Pages Helicopter photos and links to helicopter books (history, novels, reference, youth interest, maintenance, training, videos) on Amazon.com.
Smithsonian Institution Press Publisher of a number of aviation titles.
TAHS Mail-order catalogues for books and colour prints, as weel as plastic model kits, decals and modelling sundries.
Transport Diversions Purchase specialist transport publications from this UK site. Aviation titles include aircraft, airfields, product registers, air traffic control, and airlines.
Ventura Publications Ventura publishes a range of aviation titles (the Classic Warbirds series), provides a digital rights management service (where an electronic �ebook� is purchased from a Web site, is readable on a personal computer, but refuses to open if moved to another computer), and manufactures a range of model kits and decals.
Vortech Books & Videos Books about helicopters and gyroplanes, general aviation, R/C helicopters and airplanes, and others.
Wind Canyon Books Publishes a wide variety of aviation, airplane type histories, military (aviation and naval), and scale airplane drawings books and CDs. Specializing in pioneer aviation, WWI, golden age of aviation, and WWII.
WarPrint.Com This online bookstore is dedicated to publications about WWII aircraft, units, and pilots. It sells titles from Eagle Editions, Classic Publications, Schiffer, and others.
Wings 'n' Things Online shopping for aviation books and movies.
World Airpower Journal Books and publications.
WWII Aviation Booklist A number of WWII aviation titles and a brief review of each.

Sites Dedicated to Specific Books or Authors

Aardvark Memories A trade paperback novel by a writer, artist, and captain for United Airlines. The richly woven plot develops into a well-paced page turner that brings new appreciation for the simple, often overlooked blessings of life. Read a more detailed description of this book and the author.
AeroCrafter Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook More than 700 different models in 432 pages with over 1,000 photos and drawings.
Air Crash Mail Of Imperial Airways & Predecessor Airlines This 225 page book lists all the known crashes, interruptions and forced landings of Imperial Airways and its predecessor airlines.
Air Combat Stories by an aviation and military writer.
Air Force One The Boeing site with background info, technical specs, fact sheet, and photo gallery.
Airwriter Johnnie Johnstone served in the Royal Air Force from 1936 to 1968 and authored "Airship Navigator," "To Organise the Air," and "In My Element."
Airmen in Exile A book on the exiled air forces in Britain during WWII.
Ask the Pilot Patrick Smith, an airline pilot and author of Salon.com's popular air travel column, unravels the secrets and tells you all there is to know about the strange and fascinating world of commercial flight.
Attack Aircraft and Bombers of the World A concise guide book to the current attack aircraft and bombers of the world's air forces.
Barnstorming To Air Safety A former barnstomer looks at the development of aviation from the early days of flying to the jet age: stories of barnstorming risk-takers, rum-runners, early Naval air schools, and descriptions of some of the first passenger flights. Also, the development of air safety regulations. The author, who joined the Bureau of Safety of the Civil Aeronautics Board (later the National Transportation Safety Board) provides the reader with details of aircraft accident investigations and findings while also affording a glimpse into how the government operates.
Barrett Tillman's Web Page Site about aviation writer and speaker, Barrett Tillman. View Barrett's aviation adventure books and novels, articles and interesting stories. Purchase books such as Dauntless, Hellcats, Clash of the Carriers, and more.
The Belgian Alpha Jets' homepage This full colour, 115 page book with 188 photographs and drawings is about the history and making of the Alpha Jet and its use in the Belgian Air Force. Maintenance and armament technical details are included, as well as a detailed walk-around. Available in English, Dutch, and French.
The Black Box The story behind the crash of Western Airlines DC-10 Flight 2605 on October 31, 1979.
Breaking Free: The Aerial Photograpahy of Judson P. Brohmer A coffee table book covering flight test at Edwards AFB. Aircraft include covers the X-35 Joint Strike Fighter, F-22 Raptor, F-15 Eagle, F-117 Nighthawk, F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-18 Hornet, SR-71 Blackbird, B-1b Lancer, B-2 Spirit, C-17 Globemaster. A different kind of book where the authors are actual test pilots. Includes a DVD.
Buyer's Guide for Ultralight Aircraft Shows over 250 ultralights, trikes, powered parachutes, gyros, and vintage ultralights.
Camera-Ready Art Company "IFR Pocket Guide: Fly Safe, Stay Safe" review guide for instrument written, oral, and checkride.
Charting A Wiser Course Kaye Shackford, a thirty-year industry veteran, believes our current managerial and behavioral models are operating at cross-purposes with our own strategic objectives. To achieve those objectives, we must align our behaviors with our intentions.
Jim Clonts This former B-52 instructor radar-navigator has authored "Virulent Winds," a military fiction novel of the near future.
Confessions of a Pilot The account of a private pilot and his twenty year love affair with flying. 170 pages of memories, dreams, and fears, spanning two decades of adventures in a 1958 Piper Tri-Pacer.
Design for Impact This book looks at the design and development of airline safety cards, from the first text-based cards in the 1930's to current cards. (A big Flash download.)
FinallyFearless.com Help for nervous flyers through the book "Going From Worried About Dying to Excited About Flying."
flightattendantcareer.com The 165 page flight attendant career guide, "The Essential Guide To Becoming A Flight Attendant" written by American Airlines flight attendant Kiki Ward will steer you through the process of becoming a professional flight attendant - from the application process, to the interview, to training. An indepth look at the career itself is also included. Specific airline interview overviews are available. The Website maintains up to the minute hiring information direct from the airlines.
The Flight Attendants Complete Tax Guide A 30 page ebook laying out all the lucrative tax strategies for the flight attendant.
Flying by the Seat of My Pants: Flight Attendant Adventures on a Wing and a Prayer This book was written by a flight attendant about flight attendants and flying. Funny things happen, and she tells them all in this hilarious and insightful chronicle of her career as a naive flight attendant.
Flying: Just Plane Fun A children's book on flying (by Julie Grist, ISBN 0-9725750-0-6) that shares both technical information and the joy of flying with young readers age 5-12. �Pilots and aviation buffs are buying it to share with their kids and grandchildren to get them interested in flight.
Following Amelia: A Modern-Day 'Round-the-World Flight Escape on an extraordinary adventure that will make you think about how you're spending your own life.
Global Business Jet Yearbook A pocket reference book for owners and operators of long-range business jets worldwide. Contains information on airports, FBOs, charter operators, maintenance and completion centers, and more. Also available online.
The Greatest Generation of Silver Wings This limited edition book contains interviews with 28 World War II aviators, who are now in their seventies and eighties. Over 250 pgs, with stories, photos, maps, and diagrams.
Guide To 900 Aircraft Museums 146 page book available for sale from the author.
Gulf Aviation Guide Detailed business information, contacts, and services in the Arabian Gulf region.
Halfway to Heaven Re-published edition of book about flying techniques and philosophies of a glider pilot, aerobatic expert and stunt flier, and Australia�s first commercial skywriter.
Handbook of Business Aviation in Europe A pocket reference book for owners and operators of turbine helicopters, twin engine aircraft, and business jets throughout Europe. Also available online. The printed edition is available to purchase, and the content can also be browsed on the website. Comprehensive airport data, listing handlers and FBOs, based maintenance centres, and charter operators. Over 2,000 airports online. Browse through every turbine helicopter, fixed wing twin, and business jet type, with links to manufacturers, new aircraft sales representatives, maintenance and charter operators for each. Over forty categories of services for aircraft owners and operators.
Happy Landings The publisher of books by aviation humourist Garth Wallace, for pilots and people who like to laugh.
The History of Air Cargo and Airmail This comprehensive work covers the subject over a 200 year period.
Hypersonic Canadian author Brian Peters has written a fictional thriller about greed and organized crime in the airline industry.
Israel Air Force Art A book containing 80 pages of art works about the history of the Israeli air force.
Johnnie Johnston Aviation and maritime books by a former pilot and specialist air navigator in the Royal Air Force.
Junior Pilot Adventures A children's aviation book about two little pilots from South Africa who fly off on an exciting journey to fetch their friends from another city. Along the way, they experience a number of situations which test their flying skills. The story aims to educate little readers about some aspects of aviation with a safety theme throughout.
The Last Generation The World War Two memoir of flying boat captain Alan Robertson.
LoriJakiela.com The author website for the memoir of a flight attendant: Miss New York Has Everything (Warner Books).
The Lost Hopes A book about Polish pilots flying over France in 1940.
The Man Who Flew The Memphis Belle A book by Col. Robert Morgan, USAFR, Ret., detailing his experiences as the Eight Air Force Pilot who led his crew and their B-17 through 25 daylight missions over occupied France and Nazi Germany and then went on to complete 26 B-29 missions against Japanese forces.
Order of Airshipmen A book about the next generation of airships and how they would be used.
Pilots "Free Flight" Atlas Europe A handy chart book that includes European information for the VFR and IFR pilot.
A Pilot's Guide to Safe Flying mCOVE Resources provides details about this internationally acclaimed book for GA pilots. It summarizes the many ways of avoiding situations that can potentially impair the safety of a flight. It covers topics relating to safe flying, and provides the single pilot with an extremely useful framework for gaining and maintaining knowledge in this important area.
The Powered Parachute Bible The basics of powered parachute flying.
Purchasing & Evaluating Airplanes Information on buying a used airplane written by a full time appraiser.
Qantas Jet Star This book describes a suicidal 747 pilot (the author) and how he was kept flying by Qantas. Mental illness can be disguised through non-medical means (booze), and perhaps more research and understanding should be given to this problem.
Ralph Hood This award-winning columnist, salesman and sales manager, teacher, and professional public speaker has entertained and enlightened audiences around the world. His book, Ground Clutter, includes favorite columns from Airport Business Magazine and it's predecessor, FBO.
Sarah Byrn Rickman Author of Flight From Fear, "an engaging quest tale in which a western woman becomes a new kind of pioneer - a WASP pilot during World War II."
The Secrets to Employee Motivation Read about the good, the bad, and the ugly examples of Employee Motivation in the airline industry and learn how to apply those lessons in your own workplace. By David C. Forward.
Selbstverlag Lampoudi A selfmade book about the McDonnell Douglas MD-80 and Boeing 717, in German, with 348 pages.
SFC Travel Publications Online The Airport Transit Guide - 2001 covers over 450 airports and gives taxi rates to the city and to outlying points, tipping guidelines overseas, airport coach, limo and van schedules, parking rates at the airport, car rental agencies, inter-airport connections and more.
Skyguide A subscription pocket guide to North American Airline schedules. This site also offers news and information for the business traveler, frequent flyer promotions by airlines, travel website reviews.
Squawk 7700 - A Pilot's Adventure An account of the author�s 10 years as an aviator, from his adolescent dream of flying to a first officer on a major regional airline.
This is Your Captain Speaking: A Common Sense Manual for Keeping Your Wings Level The personal insights of a pilot with common sense who also knows how to have fun. You might too.
The Unmanned Vehicles Handbook Over 200 specifications for air, land, and marine vehicles. Reviews of UAV programmes, product guide, suppliers' guide, market analysis, calendar of events.
Vantage Points A site with information about a novel featuring a woman pilot in World War II.
Violet the Pilot An adventurous girl flies different airplanes having different adventures in different countries. For all ages.
War of Our Fathers Pacific battlefield photographs by photographer Richard Marin. Free Windows screensaver.
The Wings of Cranes and Eagles An online graphic novel by Kaichi Satake about the friendship and rivalry between a young Japanese man and a young American, before and during World War II.
Wings of Discovery A fictional story about an ordinary guy who confronts his fears and embarks upon an extraordinary journey.
Wings of History, the Air Museums of Europe Tells the story of aviation in Europe through the historic aircraft that still exist in museums and collections.

Other Book and Publication Sites

Advanced Consultation Engineering Specializing in locating hard to find aviation technical manuals.
FlightSimBooks.com They make the full text of 13 classic flight simulation books available on the web. Everything is available with permission of the copyright holders. Titles include PC Pilot by Steve Smith, Jet Fighter School by Richard G. Sheffield, Realistic Commercial Flying with Flight Simulator by John Rafferty, and others.
French Aerospace Industry This report RNCOS provides a comprehensive view of the aerospace market in France. It comprises informative discussions on global and domestic demand/supply trends, futures markets, and micro economic analysis.
Jay Miller Aviation History Collection Aerospace Branch Library, Aerospace Education Center Complex, Central Arkansas Library System. Aviation and aerospace reference library with 6000 books, 50,000 journals and magazines, manuscripts, photogtaphs.
Jimmy Jay Personal site by a pilot who writes.
Plane Writing A site built around writings and biographies of vintage pilots.
Reviews of Aviation Books Aviation books indexed by title, author, subject.
The Shephard Group Independent business information for the international aerospace community through publications, handbooks, events, and the Internet.