  Some books selected as being likely to appeal to a man, without technical knowledge, who contemplates learning to fly. "THE AIRMAN," by Captain C. Mellor, R.E. Published by Mr. John Lane, the Bodley Head, London. (3s. 6d.) Describes the author's experiences, in France, while obtaining a brevet on a Maurice Farman biplane. "THE ESSAYS OF AN AVIATOR." Obtainable from "Aeronautics," 170, Fleet Street, London, E.C. (2s. 6d.) A series of admirable papers, written by a pilot and from a pilot's point of view. "THE AERONAUTICAL CLASSICS." A series of booklets issued at 1s. each by the Aeronautical Society, 11, Adam Street, Adelphi, London, W.C. Describe authoritatively, and very interestingly, the work of great pioneers. "FLIGHT WITHOUT FORMULÆ," by Commandant Duchene, of the French GÉnie (translated from the French by John H. Ledeboer). Published by Longmans, Green & Co., 39, Paternoster Row, E.C. (7s. 6d.) Instructive discussions, clearly expressed, on the mechanics of the aeroplane. "PRINCIPLES OF FLIGHT," by A. E. Berriman. Obtainable from "Flight" Offices, St. Martin's Lane, London, W.C. (2s.) "AERO ENGINES," by G. A. Burls. Published by Charles Griffen & Co., 12, Exeter Street, Strand, London, W.C. (8s. 6d.). AUTHORS' NOTE.—The above list does not, of course, pretend to be in any way complete. It is designed merely to act as a suggestion for the novice.—C. G.-W., H. H. THE LONDON AND NORWICH PRESS LIMITED, LONDON AND NORWICH, ENGLAND |
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