Pilot's Air Traffic Control Handbook (Practical Flying S.) - Softcover

Illman, Paul E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0070318344 ISBN 13: 9780070318342

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Inc.,US, 1999

Synopsis

Completely updated to reflect new national airspace designations, "The Pilot's Air Traffic Control Handbook---2nd Edition" provides answers to questions most often asked by VFR pilots:

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From the Back Cover:

The best VFR pilot's guide to flying smartly and safely in today's ATC system. Are you reluctant to fly into controlled airspaces or major airports? Unsure of the protocol for talking to air traffic controllers? Hesitant to use optional ATC services? The air traffic control system belongs to all pilots, not just the commercial and military aviators. And using the ATC system like a professional can save time, money...and lives. Find out for yourself how easy and
helpful today's ATC system really is. Let this book guide you through: essential rules and procedures; flying in special-use airspace; operating in the Class B, D, E, and G airspaces and airports; correct radio use and teminology; using flight service stations (flight plans, position reporting); handling emergencies by using the air traffic
system; operating in busy traffic areas; and much more. Case studies of accidents and incidents caused by the nonuse or misuse of the ATC system complete the picture. The Third Edition also includes completely updated regulations and a glossary of abbreviations and acronyms. This bestselling volume in the Practical Flying Series is essential fo every pilot's bookshelf.

Synopsis:

Targeted at the VFR-pilot, this volume explains the complexities of the air traffic control system in a manner that removes intimidation and trepidation about using it.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Inc.,US
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0070318344
• ISBN 13: 9780070318342
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 264