Product Description
by U S Department of Transportation (Author), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) (Author)
Full-sized, full color, and up-to-date!
The Airplane Flying Handbook provides essential knowledge for pilots at all skill levels, from beginners to those preparing for additional certificates and ratings. It is the official handbook for flight instructors and for students preparing for the FAA Knowledge exams.
Topics covered include:
- Introduction to flight training
- Ground operations
- Basic flight maneuvers
- Mastering altitude and airspeed control
- Maintaining aircraft control: Upset prevention and recovery training
- Takeoffs and departure climbs
- Ground reference maneuvers
- Airport traffic patterns
- Approaches and landings
- Performance maneuvers
- Night operations
- Transition to complex, light-sport, multi-engine, tailwheel, turbo-propeller, and jet-powered airplanes
- Emergency procedures
Also includes a glossary and index.
The Airplane Flying Handbook is an essential resource for all pilots, flight instructors, and those who are preparing to enter flight training.
