The Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge - Softcover

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9780830635177: The Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0830635173 ISBN 13: 9780830635177

Publisher: UNSPECIFIED VENDOR, 1971

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Book by Pete E. Illman

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From the Back Cover:

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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