Piloting category: 262 books
Helicopter Pilot's Companion
A Manual for Helicopter Enthusiasts
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2014
The Helicopter Pilot's Companion is essential reading for those who are considering training to be a helicopter pilot, those currently undertaking training and those who have recently gained their Private Pilot's Licence for helicopters. Written in a clear, no-nonsense style, it covers a whole range...
Helicopter Pilot's Manual Vol 1
Principles of Flight and Helicopter Handling
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2014
This manual has been produced for students undertaking their basic helicopter training. It concentrates on explaining not only how and why the helicopter flies but also on the correct handling techniques needed to master the flying exercises required to obtain a helicopter pilot's licence. The simpliflied...
by Helen Krasner
Language: English
Release Date: July 30, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: July 30, 2013
This is the second collection of former flying instructor Helen Krasner's flight test articles, which were originally published in 'Today's Pilot' in the UK, and in some other aviation magazines. This book looks at seven helicopters which are popular with private owners, organisations such as the...
by Bill Palmer
Language: English
Release Date: June 30, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: June 30, 2017
This publication continues the discussion on Airbus flight control laws started with Airbus A330 Normal Law: Putting fly-by-wire into perspective. Covered here are the reconfiguration laws that become effective when Normal law can no longer function. It is intended to provide additional insight into...
Sully's Challenge: "Miracle on the Hudson" – Official Investigation & Full Report of the Federal Agency
True Event so Incredible It Incited Full Investigation (Including Cockpit Transcripts) - Ditching an Airbus on the Hudson River with 155 People on Board after Both Engine Stopped by Canada Geese
Language: English
Release Date: February 10, 2017
How can a 10 pound bird bring down a 150,000 pounds aircraft? How would you feel if you were the captain on that aircraft, responsible for 155 souls? What would you do to prevent the disaster? How would you communicate with other crew members and the passengers? How would you determine where to try...
Airline
What Everyone Should Know About Airline Tickets, Airline Sales, Airline United States, the Airliner World and the Airline Industry
Language: English
Release Date: July 10, 2013
With this practical guide to the airline, discover what they don't want you to know about airline tickets, airline sales, the airliner world, airline united states, the airline industry.
by The 1500 Plan Man
Language: English
Release Date: February 24, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: February 24, 2015
With The 1500 Plan, you will learn tips and strategies to build flight time quickly and legally. Quit paying the going rate for your instructor and FBO rental. Using current laws and rulings, we will show how to reduce operating costs while logging more flight time...and all of this is legal! Stop wasting your time and start building your time with help from The 1500 Plan.
The Dragon in the Cockpit
How Western Aviation Concepts Conflict with Chinese Value Systems
Language: English
Release Date: March 23, 2016
The purpose of The Dragon in the Cockpit is to enhance the mutual understanding between Western aviation human-factors practitioners and the Chinese aviation community by describing some of the fundamental Chinese cultural characteristics pertinent to the field of flight safety. China’s demand for...
Managing Risk
Best Practices for Pilots
Language: English
Release Date: March 26, 2014
Flying involves risks. Fortunately, most of these risks have been identified and managed down to remarkably low levels. However, accidents still occur, and the key to successful flight is an in-depth knowledge of the risks and how to effectively manage them.
"Managing Risk: Best Practices...
Guide to the Flight Review For Pilots & Instructors
Complete preparation for issuing or taking a flight review including both the ground and flight requirements
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2014
Newly revised to reflect the latest procedural and regulatory changes mandated by the FAA, this "Guide to the Flight Review" informs both pilots and flight instructors about the exam, and lists questions with succinct answers that will help them pass their flight review. It is also useful...
by Helen Krasner
Language: English
Release Date: January 6, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: January 6, 2014
Helen Krasner for many years combined working as a helicopter flight instructor with writing about various aspects of rotary aviation for a number of magazines. Collections of many of these articles have already been published as ebooks. This latest collection contains seven articles which could be...
by Christopher Lutat, S. Ryan Swah
Language: English
Release Date: May 6, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: May 6, 2013
Achieve excellence on the automated flight deck! The first practical guide that shows professional pilots how to safely transition to the automated flight deck Today's remarkable aircraft require remarkable airmanship skills. Automation Airmanship is a breakthrough book that helps pilots master...
by Bob Gardner, David C. Ison
Language: English
Release Date: April 26, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: April 26, 2018
This textbook is for anyone interested in pursuing and obtaining an FAA Remote Pilot Certificate which is a requirement for operating drones in commercial uses. The authors explain in a friendly, readable style, all the details involved in the adventure of becoming a remote pilot and learning to fly...
by United States Government US Army
Language: English
Release Date: January 27, 2019
Language: English
Release Date: January 27, 2019
This manual, Training Circular TC 3-04.11 Commander’s Aviation Training and Standardization Program Change 1 January 2019, establishes the requirements for the unit’s aircrew training program (ATP). It also establishes requirements for aviation training and prescribes requirements for the aviation...