An Invitation to Fly: Basics for the Private Pilot - Hardcover

Glaeser, Dennis; Gum, Sanford; Walters, Bruce

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0534393756 ISBN 13: 9780534393755

Publisher: Brooks Cole, 2003

Synopsis

Written with the student pilot in mind, AN INVITATION TO FLY gives readers everything they need to pass the FAA exam, put together a good flight plan, and meet the challenges of both local and cross-country aviation! Clear, concise instruction delves into all topics relevant to private pilot training-including the use of the E6-B flight computer, navigation and navigation charts, and the latest Federal Aviation Regulations. The text uses real-world aviation problems as examples, giving readers an accurate sense of the kinds of situations they may encounter in the cockpit. Vivid graphics, charts, and photos complement the authors' detailed narrative, helping to simplify complex topics. The text also provides references for further reading. This text is an indispensable reference that readers will use for years to come!

About this title

About the Author:

Dennis Glaeser is a commercial pilot, Gold Seal Flight Instructor, Groundschool Instructor.and has a degree in Aerospace Engineering. He has commercial flying experience as a Part 135 Charter pilot. His aviation instruction experience includes being an AOPA weekend clinic instructor teaching Pinch Hitter and Instrument refresher courses, both as a flight instructor and ground instructor. He has also conducted Flight Instructor Refresher clinics for the Greater St. Louis Flight Instructor Association.
Dennis was an Assistant Professor at Parks College of St. Louis Universlty, teaching Private Pilot Groundschool for over 12 years. He has been the author of AN INVITATION TO FLY since the 2nd Edition.

About this edition

• Publisher: Brooks Cole
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0534393756
• ISBN 13: 9780534393755
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 696