Description:
Aviation: A 20th Century Epic is more than just an aviation history book reproduced on CD-ROM--it combines an aviation encyclopedia with videos, photos, stories, and interactive reference material. The technical information is of sufficient depth to be of interest to a qualified pilot, but it is presented in an interactive way so as to be accessible and enjoyable to nonpilots at the same time. Packed full of videos and photos of significant events in aviation history and numerous aircraft and airline liveries, this CD-ROM is for you if you're interested in general, civil, or military aviation in any way. The navigation structure of the package takes some getting used to, although links are often available from one topic to other related materials within the CD-ROM, and you have the option of further exploration if the overview of the subject yields a particular interest. A strong search facility allows users to look up their favorite topics or aircraft, and it is a straightforward process to print or export some brief background information and a line drawing. The package also links to the Internet, allowing users access to a large number of links to other aviation Web sites. --Matthew Abbott
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