Flying Simply Explained: A Simple Explanation of the General Procedure of Flying a Light Aeroplane

"Flying Simply Explained" by Malcolm Logan from the Pitman’s “Simply Explained” series. Probably from the 1950s.

Flying Simply Explained is an accessible, non-technical introduction to the principles, operations, and practical realities of powered flight. Written for a general audience, it aims to remove mystique from aviation by breaking down how aircraft fly, how pilots control them, and what happens during a flight from take-off to landing.

The book covers four broad domains: (1) basic aerodynamics, (2) aircraft components and control, (3) flight operations, and (4) supporting aviation systems. It uses clear diagrams, simplified explanations, and everyday analogies to ensure that readers with no scientific background can follow.

Available here from the Internet Archive.

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Bar Hill News - September 2025 Issue 672

The September 2025 issue of the Bar Hill News has been released. Here is a brief summary of this month's stories; Saxon Park Skatepark, p.3: Tender document approved by Parish Council; fundraising begins for a geotechnical survey as the first step towards building the skatepark. Community Hub, p.5: Weekly Monday sessions at The Octagon with coffee stop, foodbank, carers café, health & wellbeing, parish councillor drop-ins, and new activities like Hope Active Kurling. Letters & Notices, p.7: Thanks to volunteers for the fete, appreciation for bench cleaning, and invitations to local clubs, including Bowls, Happy Hours, and the 8 o’clock Club. Bar Hill Library, p.8: Library temporarily closed for three months for building work; services available at nearby libraries and via drop-in sessions. Church News – Rev’d Julie, p.11: Former teacher shares her journey from teaching to priesthood, and her passion for prayer and village life. District Councillor’s Report (Cllr Bunty Water...

Clares ProArtisan 2 Advanced Painting Image Processing Manual 1993

This is part of a large bundle of BBC/ Acorn Computers manuals that I purchased as a bundle a few years ago. It's slightly frustrating that there are some "blurred" edges in this scan. I have a solution for this now, but I scanned this a few months ago. This manual was produced in 1993 for the ProArtisan 2 software package. This manual is available on the Internet Archive here .

1980s BBC Micro Books

A small range of books (mostly programming) for the BBC Micro; The books are (links to the Internet Archive); Invaluable Utilities for the BBC Micro by Jeff Aughton (Personal Computer News Library) Using Floppy Disks with the BBC Microcomputer by Keith Davis (A Cumana Publication) White Knight Mk II The Chess Master (BBC Soft) Manual by Martin Bryant Computer Programming In BASIC - Peter Bishop - Second Edition, 1983

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