Aircraft books - Germany - history, types and construction

German Aircraft Cockpits 1911-1970

Using the cockpits of approximately sixty military and civil aircraft as examples, this book follows the development of aircraft instruments in Germany from 1911 to about 1970. The standards and developments of each period are described and the instrumentation of each cockpit is identified. There is also a general explanation of the science of aircraft instruments and the function of various items of equipment.

The aircraft cockpit represents the interface between man and machine. In the span of a few decades the cockpit underwent an astonishing development, from sparsely equipped, primitive open cockpit, to enclosed cockpits with numerous instruments and systems.
The pilots of aviation's pioneering period flew by sight and feel and mistrusted the few instruments that were available. The First World War brought mass production of aircraft and the first standards for instruments and equipment.
The 1930s and 1940s represented the apex of German aircraft development, producing distant-reading compass systems, radio navigation aids, electric multiple indicators and autopilots.

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Deutsche Luftfahrtgeschichte - von 1891 bis 1945

This illustrated book by Lothar Schäfer shows the extraordinarily exciting history of German aviation technology in the period from 1891 to 1945. From Otto Lilienthal's first gliding attempts, Hans Grade's first reliably flying motor aircraft built in Germany, to the rise of the Zeppelin and the rapid development of aviation and weapons technology during the two world wars.

All areas are vividly presented with selected and rare images and provide the aviation enthusiast with an impressive archive of aviation history.

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Deutsche Luftfahrtgeschichte - nach 1945

This volume by Rolf Wurster covers the exciting and eventful post-war years of German aviation history up to the present day. Famous companies such as Dornier created aircraft of astonishing progressiveness and performance in the years after '45.

In addition to Lufthansa, many more or less well-known airlines were founded that have left their influence to this day, even though many of the once famous airlines and manufacturers no longer exist.

An interesting reference work full of exciting, contemporary images and essential reading for anyone interested in German aviation history.

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Museumsflugzeuge und Museen - Deutschland, Österreich und Schweiz

This Typenkompass book deals with the museum aircraft and museums that can be found in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. It offers an interesting and broad mix of information about the aircraft and the museums, including useful information about location, opening times, etc.

As a hobby photographer, the author Marc Volland spends many hours at airfields and air shows all over the world. His photos and articles have already been published in international specialist magazines.

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