The Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge - Hardcover

Illman, Paul E.

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9780070317819: The Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 007031781X ISBN 13: 9780070317819

Publisher: Tab Books, 1995

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Thoroughly updated to reflect the many changes that have occurred in aviation, this new edition of The Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge is filled with vital technical and operational information.
Paul "Pete" Illman illustrates the principles of flight, explains how to read aircraft instruments, describes different windshear detection systems, and identifies airport signs and markings. In addition to providing a complete update of the National Airspace Plan, along with related Federal Aviation Administration regulations, Illman covers the latest changes in navigational technologies, airworthiness directives, VFR flight planning recommendations, airport operations, weather reporting, radio communications, and emergency procedures.
Numerous charts, photographs, and drawings illustrate concepts discussed in the text.

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The bestselling source of complete pilot information! Terminology, navigation, airport and airspace operations, radio communications, emergency procedures, flight planning, weather, FAA rules and regulations, and much more--all the essential information a pilot needs, in a concise format. That's what this classic handbook gives you. And now, it's fully updated for today's pilots. Packet with facts and fundamentals every pilot needs--for passing FAA exams, refreshing and updating knowledge and answering day-to-day questions--The Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge gives you current data, more than 250 charts, graphs and illustrations, plus many value-added features. Inside you'll find additional critical information on: flight principles; thorough weather orientation; aircraft performance factors; engine and systems fundamentals; navigation principles; medical facts for pilots; checks and inspections; wake avoidance; basic good operating procedures. You'll want to keep this book handy for quick answers to your most essential questions. It's the best investment that you can make in your flying career, for as long as you fly.

About the Author:

Paul Illman is author of The Pilot's Radio Communications Handbook, 5th Edition, and The Pilot's Air Traffic Control Handbook, 3rd Edition. Both are Practical Flying Series titles. He is an active private pilot who holds single-engine commercial and multiengine ratings. He worked for TWA for 30 years in management positions and currently operates his own management consulting business.

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