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Paul E. Illman
Softcover
240 pages
Out of Print.
New old stock.
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The Pilot’s Air Traffic Control Handbook
$40.00
Packed with how-to techniques and tips for private pilot use of Air Traffic Control. Updated to include the latest terms, rules, and regulatory and operating changes.
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