Controlling Pilot Error: Weather (Controlling Pilot Error Series) - Softcover

Lankford, Terry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071373284 ISBN 13: 9780071373289

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2001

Synopsis

For pilots, weather is much bigger than small talk. This book discusses how to: resolve conflicts between what you see and what you're told; be prepared for 4 types of dangerous turbulence and 3 icing phenomena; get better information from weather-detection equipment; survive flying through little-known and unexpected weather events; avoid the misinterpretations, misunderstandings, and inadequate briefings lurking behind many weather-related aviation accidents; apply easy-to-use strategies to upgrade your weather savvy ; gain basic meteorological understanding that can save your life. "Fast & Focused Rx for Pilot Error" is the most effective aviation safety tools available. "Controlling Pilot Error" guides offer you expert protection against the causes of up to 80 per cent of aviation accidents - pilot mistakes. Each title provides: related case studies; valuable "save-yourself" techniques and safety tips; and clear and concise analysis of error sets.

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Review:

"I love the idea of the 10-volume set. This is a great price point, and the topics appear to be diverse enough, that they will appeal very broadly. With good packaging and writing, this series could easily become a real staple in the industry. I love it." Andy Holcomb, Specialty Accounts; "Broad-spectrum appeal should work well in market. Great price." John Wing, Wing-Aero"

Book Description:

WEATHER

For pilots, weather is much bigger than small talk.

*Resolve conflicts between what you see and what you're told
*Be prepared for 4 types of dangerous turbulence and 3 icing phenomena
*Get better information from weather-detection equipment
*Survive flying through little-known and unexpected weather events
*Avoid the misinterpretations, misunderstandings, and inadequate briefings lurking behind many weather-related aviation accidents
*Apply easy-to-use strategies to upgrade your weather savvy
*Gain basic meteorological understanding that can save your life

FAST & FOCUSED RX FOR PILOT ERROR

The most effective aviation safety tools available, CONTROLLING PILOT ERROR guides offer you expert protection against the causes of up to 80% of aviation accidents--pilot mistakes. Each title provides:

*Related case studies
*Valuable "save-yourself" techniques and safety tips
*Clear and concise analysis of error sets.

BEST FOR PILOTS--BUILD YOUR KNOWLEDGE BASE--INCREASE YOUR CONFIDENCE--SHARPEN YOUR SKILLS--LEARN LIFESAVING TIPS

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0071373284
• ISBN 13: 9780071373289
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 152