Piloting category: 262 books
Intentional Safety
A Reflection on Unsafe Flight
Language: English
Release Date: June 12, 2013
Despite repeated assurances that flying is safe, hardly a day goes by without a fatal aircraft crash. Many programmes have been published in an attempt to eliminate aircraft “accidents” but the problem still exists, apparently unabated.
On a daily basis new pilots are injected into the...
An Aviator's Field Guide to Tailwheel Flying
Practical skills and tips for flying a taildragger
Language: English
Release Date: May 22, 2018
In "An Aviator's Field Guide to Tailwheel Flying," author Jason Blair shares his experience in a variety of tailwheel-equipped aircraft. This book describes major phases of flight and considerations that transitioning or tailwheel pilots may find useful as they look to increase their proficiency....
Aeronautical Chart Users Guide
National Aeronautical Navigation Services
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2012
A critical reference tool for any aeronautical navigator, the ninth edition of the Aeronautical Chart User’s Guide presents the most up-to-date information on charts adhering to Visual Flight Rule (VFR) and Instrument Flying Rule (IFR). Hundreds of color images throughout the book are paired with...
by Helen Krasner
Language: English
Release Date: September 16, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: September 16, 2013
While doing her flight instructor course some years ago, well known helicopter instructor and writer Helen Krasner kept an on-going diary of the highs and lows, the difficulties and successes, her disappointments - and the eventual favourable outcome. The diary was published at the time on a wellknown...
Flight Lessons 3: Experience
How Eddie Learned to Understand the Lessons of Experience
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2016
This is volume three of a five volume collection that chronicles the author's journey from novice pilot to professional pilot, while adding technical lessons learned along the way. The author has a following through his website, www.code7700.com, which receives nearly 2 million hits every month....
Pilot's Encyclopedia of Aeronautical Knowledge
Federal Aviation Administration
Language: English
Release Date: May 17, 2007
This handbook, created by the Federal Aviation Administration, is the official reference manual for pilots at all levels. It deals with all aspects of aeronautical information: aircraft structure, principles of aerodynamics, flight controls, aircraft systems, and flight instruments. Flight manuals...
by Ian Cinnamon, Romi Kadri, Fitz Tepper
Language: English
Release Date: December 2, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: December 2, 2016
Design, build, and pilot custom drones―no prior experience necessary!
This fun guide shows, step-by-step, how to construct powerful drones from inexpensive parts, add personalized features, and become a full-fledged pilot. DIY Drones for the Evil Genius: Design, Build, and Customize Your...
Aviation Weather
FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 00-6B
Language: English
Release Date: January 4, 2018
This FAA Advisory Circular includes contributions from the National Weather Service (NWS).
This important Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular (AC) has been in circulation under a variety of titles for more than 70 years. All pilots and dispatchers must learn to deal with weather:...
Someone Is Hiding Something
What Happened to Malaysia Airlines Flight 370?
Language: English
Release Date: February 17, 2015
A year after the disappearance and commencement of the international search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, no sign of the plane has been found-no debris, no bodies, no sign of the much-talked-about black box. Richard Belzer, George Noory, and David Wayne want to know why.
Scrutinizing the...
Plane Sense
A Beginner's Guide to Owning and Operating Private Aircraft FAA-H-8083-19A
Language: English
Release Date: January 26, 2011
Plane Sense is an indispensable, must-have guide for aircraft owners, operators, and all aviation enthusiasts. It highlights the requirements involved in acquiring, owning, operating, and maintaining private aircraft. A valuable reference for understanding the basics of general aviation, this guide...
by Federal Aviation Administration, National Weather Service
Language: English
Release Date: April 28, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: April 28, 2010
This official handbook provides an authoritative tool for pilots, flight instructors, and those studying for pilot certification. From both the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Weather Service, this newest edition offers up-to-date information on the interpretation and application...
by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)/Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA)
Language: English
Release Date: July 31, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: July 31, 2015
This is the eBook (epub) edition of this title.This is the FAA's primary pilot resource for instrument flight rules (IFR) covering everything pertinent to operating an aircraft in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) or without reference to outside visuals, relying solely on the information gleaned...
by Federal Aviation Administration
Language: English
Release Date: May 6, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: May 6, 2014
Compiled by the Federal Aviation Administration, this handbook is the ultimate technical manual for any flight instructor who must teach inexperienced students how to fly helicopters. Whether your course ends in students receiving private, commercial, or flight instruction pilot certificates, this...
by Federal Aviation Administration
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2010
With every deadly airplane disaster or near-miss, it becomes more and more clear that proper inspection and repair of all aircraft is essential to safety in the air. When no manufacturer repair or maintenance instructions are available, the Federal Aviation Administration deems Aircraft Inspection...