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Flight of Passage
Rinker Buck |
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Writer Rinker Buck looks back more than 30 years to a summer when he and his
brother, at ages 15 and 17 respectively, became the youngest duo to fly across
America, from New Jersey to California. Having grown up in an aviation family,
the two boys bought an old Piper Cub, restored it themselves, and set out on the
grand journey. Buck is a great storyteller, and once you get airborne with the
boys you find yourself absorbed in a story of adventure and family drama. And
Flight of Passage is also an affecting look back to the summer of 1966,
when the times seemed much less cynical and adventures much more enjoyable.
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200 Best Aviation Web Sites
John Allen Merry |
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Ideal for pilots, flight instructors, mechanics and enthusiasts, this
"yellow pages" for pilots and aviation buffs zeros in on aviation web
sites, rating them for quality of content, design and ease-of-use. The book
pinpoints many invaluable sites that would be missed in a usual web search and
flags those requiring fees or memberships. Introduction includes step-by-step
instruction for Internet novices.
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Weather Flying
Robert N. Buck |
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Endorsed by the FAA and a recipient of the Flight Safety Foundation's Publications Award, Weather Flying
is the widely acknowledged "bible" of how-to-books on flying in all
kinds of weather. The Fourth Edition of his best-seller retains the author's
patented clarity for style-and now includes: new weather research and techniques
for flight forecasting; the latest advances in flight weather services; vital
charges in weather-related procedures and reporting; current compliance
information on weather-related FAA regulations; an updated look at weather
satellites-and much more.
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Aviator's Guide to Navigation (Practical Flying Series)
Donald J. Clausing |
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For advanced general aviation and commercial aircraft pilots and instructors,
this best-selling guide covers the most up-to-date developments, equipment, and
techniques in aviation navigation. Author Donald J. Clausing explains the latest
advances in Electronic Flight Information Systems (EFIS), satellite navigation,
Inertial Navigation Systems topics. Updated with many new illustrations, the
book also covers principles of area navigation, radar terrain mapping, pilotage
and dead reckoning, VOR/DME navigation, and more.
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Your Pilot's License
Joe Christy, Jerry A. Eichenberger |
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Previous editions of this classic guided tens of thousands through the often
unnerving process of getting their piloting licenses. This revised edition
continues to provide encouragement and practical information, and adds new
material on the recreational pilot license, the primary aircraft certification
program, the new airspace designation system, and other subjects of interest to
potential pilots. The book also reflects the most recent changes in regulations,
testing, and procedures. This unique approach thoroughly encompasses all the
information student pilots need to learn. The book takes the guesswork out of
learning to fly by anticipating the potential pilot's questions and clearly
presenting words and pictures to help dispel doubts and build confidence.
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Beyond The Checkride
Howard Fried |
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Asserting that a flight certificate is a pilot's "license to learn,"
this unique book offers valuable lessons learned by veteran pilots. Using the
anecdotal style that has made his Flying magazine column so popular, Fried
bridges the gap between pilot training and in-flight experience with his advice
on vital but often under-emphasized areas of: maneuvering speed; weight and
balance; aircraft control; prop safety; night flying; altitude.
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Stick and Rudder
William Langewiesche |
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Here is the first exact analysis of the art of flying. It represents four years
of research, flying and writing, and it shows exactly what the pilot does when
flying, how it's done, and why. The book's main objective is to help the student
become a good pilot quickly and surely, and to help the instructor understand
more thoroughly the fundamentals of this profession. Careful reading of the book
should be the equivalent of several hundred hours of flight practice.
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Pilot's Guide to Weather Reports, Forecasts, and Flight Planning
Terry T. Lankford |
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For general aviation pilots, particularly those flying in VFR conditions, this
is the most pragmatic guide available to making sound flight decisions based on
weather interpretation. While most books focus on theory, this one concentrates
on practical, real-world applications, covering how to obtain complete sources
of weather information, interpret data to make accurate forecasts, and make
intelligent and rational go/no go decisions.
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Better Takeoffs and Landings
Michael C. Love |
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Focusing on the many aspects of flight that can affect takeoffs and landings,
author and experienced pilot Michael C. Love provides a step-by-step review of
proper pre-flight activities. Using examples to illustrate the specific
techniques employed during normal, short field, soft field, and crosswind
takeoffs and landings, Love covers vital information that any pilot can use for
improving technique.
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AIM/FAR 1999
Charles F. Spence (Editor) |
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Value-added compilation of Federal Aviation Administration regulations and
information pertaining to general aviation pilots, flight, and operations.
Reprints of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and Aeronautical Information
Manual (AIM) to which pilots and operators must adhere are presented in
easy-to-use, easy-to-understand, easy-to-read format with new and changed data
highlighted.
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How To Become A Pilot: The Step by Step Guide To Flying
FAA & Nick Wexler |
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The Joy of Flying
Robert Mark |
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Whether you're thinking about taking flying lessons or already are a student,
this refreshing guide focuses on everything you need to know about becoming a
pilot. Find out how to choose a flight instructor and the kind of plane you want
to fly; brush up on medical and FAA requirements, radio communications, and much
more.
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Instrument Flying
Richard L. Taylor |
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The fourth edition of this perennial best-seller provides pilots at every level
of experience with all the latest information relevant to safe and efficient
instrument flying. As practical and accessible as ever, it covers recent
developments in IFR technology, new weather reporting codes, new IFR terms, as
well as advances in aircraft, flight systems, procedures, and avionics. Included
are case studies of IFR flight incidents, which show how not to operate as an
instrument pilot-plus guidance on how to handle IFR emergencies and practice
exercises to help achieve IFR proficiency.
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