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Aviation

A comprehensive guide of aviation and aerospace resources.

General Encyclopedic Databases

Tips for using online reference collections:

  1. Identify your main topic and keywords.
  2. Try synonyms and different combinations of words. Experiment with broad and narrow (specific) terms.
  3. Search in Gale eBooks or Credo Reference for quick facts and general overviews of your topic. 

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Credo Topic Page

Credo Reference Topic Pages summarize information related to a topic on a single page and include search results from other selected library eResources. 

Suggested Keywords

  • Aeronautical Engineering
  • Aeronautical Information
  • Aeronautics
  • Aileron
  • Air defense
  • Air Traffic Controller, traffic controller
  • Airplanes
  • Aviation
  • Aviation Science
  • Bernoulli Effect
  • FAA, Federal Aviation Administration
  • FAR, Federal Aviation Regulations, Federal Air Regulations
  • Wright Brothers
  • Amelia Earhart
  • The Ninety-Nines: International Organization of Women Pilots

Online Reference Books

The Airplane

Aerospace and Defense News

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Reference Books in Print

Departmental Information

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The Department of Business, Aviation and Construction Professions

Aviation is part of the Business, Aviation and Construction Professions Department, which is located in Taconic 305.

Department Phone:  (845) 431-8370

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