A deck of 55 illustrated cards and a 104-page companion book about aircraft and the science of flight.

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  • The Aircraft Deck box packaging with an airplane and flight-themed graphics.
  • Two educational cards from aircraft deck, showing clubs suit and data sheet of an airplane and a helicopter
  • Two educational cards from the aircraft deck showing illustration of the lift equation and helicopter rotor hub.
  • Two educational cards from the Aircraft deck featuring Leonardo da Vinci and Otto Lilienthal
  • Two educational cards from the Aircraft deck showing working of Manned balloons and V/stol airplane.
  • A companion book for The Aircraft Deck with an image of a airplane on the cover, set against a sunset background.
  • A chapter from the companion book of Aircraft deck on the topic of Manned Balloons
  • A chapter from the companion book of Aircraft deck on the topic of Autorotation
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The Aircraft Deck and Companion Book

The Aircraft Deck and Companion Book

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Understand the foundations of modern aviation

Understand lift, propulsion, control surfaces, navigation systems, aircraft design, working of helicopters, and the evolution of modern aviation.

The Aircraft Deck introduces the fundamentals of aviation through illustrated cards featuring aircraft types, systems, engines, and historical developments. The companion book adds deeper explanations, diagrams, engineering concepts, and real examples from the history of flight.

In the box —

  1. Aircraft Deck Playing Cards (55 cards + Hard cover box)
  2. Companion Book for Aircraft Deck (104 pages, all color)
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  • No Extra Duties or Taxes
  • 1-Year Warranty on Wear & Tear
  • Tracked Delivery within 2-3 weeks to USA, UK, Canada, Germany, Australia and 18 other countries.

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  • Available at American Space Museum, Titusville, Florida.

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Designed For Curious Minds

  • One Deck. Four Suits. A Complete Learning Journey in 52 Cards

    The deck is carefully organized into four themed suits, each revealing a different layer of the topic. Together, they transform abstract concepts, historical breakthroughs, and complex systems into an engaging hands-on experience you can explore card by card.

  • Spades — The Visionaries Who Conquered the Sky

    Meet the inventors, engineers, and dreamers who turned flight from fantasy into reality. From Leonardo da Vinci’s flying concepts to Frank Whittle’s jet engine, these cards reveal the breakthroughs that reshaped travel, warfare, exploration, and human ambition. You won’t just learn aviation history, you’ll discover the people who changed how humanity moves across the planet.

  • Hearts — The Hidden Science That Keeps Aircraft Flying

    Lift equations, rotor hubs, turbojet engines, the concepts behind flight suddenly become visual and easy to grasp. These cards break down the real mechanics of how aircraft generate lift, maneuver through the air, and push the limits of speed and altitude. Instead of memorizing confusing theory, you’ll finally understand why aircraft fly the way they do.

  • Clubs — The Aircraft That Redefined What Was Possible

    From sound-barrier-breaking rockets to globe-crossing experimental aircraft, these cards showcase the machines that pushed aviation into new territory. Every aircraft here tells a story of risk, innovation, and engineering ambition, helping you see how each breakthrough opened the door to faster travel, higher altitudes, and entirely new kinds of flight.

  • Diamonds — The Extraordinary Evolution of Flight

    Most people think aviation begins and ends with airplanes, but the story is far bigger. Discover manned kites, balloons, tiltrotors, and other fascinating aircraft designs that solved the challenge of flight in completely different ways. These cards reveal how aviation evolved through experimentation, creativity, and bold engineering ideas that still influence modern aircraft today.

  • Technical Specifications

    • Poker sized paper cards: 63.5 mm x 88.9 mm (2.5 inches x 3.5 inches)
    • Card stock: Premium 320 gsm triple-layered board with a black core in between to enhance both — the card's opacity and resistance to bends/creases. 
    • Printed by: Parksons Cartamundi
    • All-color, premium fade-resistant printing ensures the longevity of artwork's colors
    • Resistance to warping, bending, and creasing (ensuring long-term life)
    • Matte finish for good grip, easy shuffling, and comfortable handling.

Turn the Deck Into a Deeper Learning Experience

  • The Companion Book Expands Every Card Beyond the Deck

    Each card in the deck is paired with two full pages of beautifully organized explanations, stories, diagrams, and additional context. While the deck sparks curiosity visually, the companion book helps you dive deeper into the science, history, engineering, and ideas behind every card.

  • 104 Pages That Expand Every Card

    Two full pages of expanded content for every card in the deck.
    The cards and book are designed to complement each other as a complete learning experience.
    Understand the science of flight through deeper explanations, derivations, and examples.
    Explore the engineering and historical significance of famous aircraft and helicopters.
    Learn how different aircraft types work, from balloons and rotorcraft to tiltrotors and jets.
    Discover the innovators and pioneers who changed aviation forever.
    Additional diagrams and explanations make complex aviation concepts easier to visualize.
    Compact 104-page format ideal for reading alongside the deck.

1 Year Warranty

BUY WITH CONFIDENCE

If you are not satisfied for ANY reason, we will refund you the full amount. 

Return shipping charges will be borne by us.