Piloting Flight Instruction category: 262 books

Are you prepared to handle an engine loss event in your single engine piston aircraft? Are you current and trained in all aspects of the General Aviation engine loss situation? What is your best glide speed, best glide ratio? Do you know where High Key is? Did you know that about 30% of all General Aviation...

This is the third collection of articles from flying instructor Helen Krasner's popular column in the publication "Flight Training News". Written at various times over the period 2006 - 2011, this book is aimed at anyone who is interested in helicopter flying, but should be particularly...

This is the eBook (epub) edition of this title.Earning a flight instructor certificate (CFI) from the FAA is challenging and requires an immense amount of training and preparation and this book clarifies, in plain language, exactly what flight instructor applicants must know and demonstrate during the...

This is the eBook (epub) edition of this title.In A Pilot’s Accident Review, starting on the premise that we often learn best by reviewing the mistakes of others, author John Lowery compiles an in-depth analysis of high-profile-as well as some not so well-known-aviation accidents. He illustrates the...

Flying Coastal British Columbia, where mountains drop into the sea and people practice self-reliance and a different sense of purpose. Airports in British Columbia, along with Arctic destinations, are featured. Contrarian views of the people and places of coastal British Columbia, and off-the-grid living....

This manual has been produced for students undertaking their basic helicopter training. It concentrates on explaining not only how and why the helicopter flies but also on the correct handling techniques needed to master the flying exercises required to obtain a helicopter pilot's licence. The simpliflied...

With The 1500 Plan, you will learn tips and strategies to build flight time quickly and legally. Quit paying the going rate for your instructor and FBO rental. Using current laws and rulings, we will show how to reduce operating costs while logging more flight time...and all of this is legal! Stop wasting your time and start building your time with help from The 1500 Plan.

The purpose of The Dragon in the Cockpit is to enhance the mutual understanding between Western aviation human-factors practitioners and the Chinese aviation community by describing some of the fundamental Chinese cultural characteristics pertinent to the field of flight safety. China’s demand for...

This manual, Training Circular TC 3-04.11 Commander’s Aviation Training and Standardization Program Change 1 January 2019, establishes the requirements for the unit’s aircrew training program (ATP). It also establishes requirements for aviation training and prescribes requirements for the aviation...

Training Circular (TC) 3-04.52 consolidates Guardrail and Guardrail/common sensor (GRCS) aircraft into one aircrew training manual (ATM) and standardizes aircrew training programs (ATPs) and flight evaluation procedures. This manual provides specific guidelines for executing RC-12 series aircrew training. ...

Training circular (TC) 3-04.34 standardizes aircrew training programs (ATPs) and flight evaluation procedures. This aircrew training manual (ATM) provides specific guidelines for executing CH-47D/F aircrew training. It is based on training principles outlined at the Army Training Network.  This...

Lessons and experiences shared from this Christian pilot's own mishaps and pilot training experience.After receiving several calls from God to start a missionary pilot training school, Lionel finally listened. His previous experience owning and operating his own flight business proved...

Simulations have been a fixture of aviation training for many years. Advances in simulator technology now enable modern flight simulation to mimic very closely the look and feel of real world flight operations. In spite of this, responsible researchers, trainers, and simulation developers should look...

In 1982 when he was traveling in India, Peter Vacher stumbled on the remains of a British plane - a Hurricane Mark 1, a veteran of the Battle of Britain. It was in a dreadful state. Could he restore it? Would it fly again?Not until 14 years later did he decide to act and after six years of wrangling...