Take Your Wings and Fly – A Journey Through a Private Pilot’s Licence is a new book title by Jason Smart and published by Destinworld.

Like many new pilots, Jason Smart experienced many highs and lows when he learned to fly. In this diary-style account of the process, you can join him in discovering exactly what it takes to gain your wings and earn a Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL).

This book is an entertaining read, and is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to fly, or anyone who has also gone through the training to gain their PPL.

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India is a fascinating location for the aviation enthusiast, and one that is increasingly difficult to spot at. Our new title, Mumbai Airports Through Time takes you on a tour of the two airports serving this city (formerly Bombay), from 1970s to the present day.

Local photographers Sean DSilva and Jimmy Wadia present a stunning collection of photographs covering movements at the two airports, from piston airliners to the modern Boeing 787. In this book you will see the airports develop, through the coming and going of many local and international airlines, biz jets, cargo, and military operators, and also the development of the airport infrastructure. This book will complement any aviation collection.

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Our popular title, Airport Spotting Guides USA, is now available to purchase on Kindle.

The book covers many of the best airports in the USA, listing places to spot, hotels with views, runway, airline and radio frequencies. It also gives you a low-down on nearby aviation attractions to visit, such as museums or other airfields.