Synopsis
Terry Lankford, a certified flight instructor and flight service station specialist, has written this practical guide for pilots who wants to improve their understanding of the weather and how it affects flight operations―without having to learn a great mass of detailed theory, memorize countless formulas, or take up calculus. It covers all the bases, from structure of the atmosphere to how to maneuver to get out of trouble, all in plain English.
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About the Author
Terry T. Lankford has been a Weather Specialist with the FAA for nearly 30 years, and is the author of three titles in McGraw-Hill's Practical Flying Series: Understanding Aeronautical Charts, 2nd Edition, Cockpit Weather Decisions, and all three editions of this book. He also wrote Aircraft Icing. A pilot since 1967, he also holds single-engine, multiengine, and instrument ratings, as well as an FAA Gold Seal Instructor certificate. An FAA accident prevention counselor, he earned the Flight Safety Award in 1979. Lankford also contributes articles to pilot periodicals.
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Softcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. When it comes to the weather, knowing the meteorological terms is useless - unless you understand the meaning of those concepts when you're aloft. Which is precisely why Lankford has written this no-nonsense guide: to give flyers the basic understanding of how weather affects them in flight, and what to do to handle any situation that is likely to arise. He has written a book that is intended specifically as a practical guide for pilots who need hands-on knowledge, not a mass of detailed theory. In clear, understandable terms, learn how to adjust your flying to meet conditions . anticipate rough weather ahead . use sound judgment about when it's safe to fly . escape or avoid dangerous conditions . anticipate changes in course and speed due to weather . take into account the abilities of your airplane . get out of trouble if you find yourself in it. Solid binding. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book. Seller Inventory # 123717347
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Cockpit Weather Decisions (Practical Flying Series)
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