Beyond the Checkride: Flight Basics Your Instructor Never Taught You, Second Edition (AVIATION) - Softcover

Fried, Howard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071822534 ISBN 13: 9780071822534

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2014

Synopsis

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THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE FOR NEW PILOTS--FULLY UPDATED!

Covering the latest FAA regulations, Beyond the Checkride, Second Edition, is packed with invaluable lessons learned by trial and error based on the real-life experiences of hundreds of pilots. Originally written by legendary flight instructor Howard Fried and thoroughly revised by veteran pilot Gene Gailey, this practical resource takes you, step by step, through a flight from the perspective of a flight examiner. Learn from other pilots' mistakes--it's easier and safer, and it could even save your life.

FEATURES UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE OF:

• Rarely taught basics, including maneuvering speed, propeller safety, night flying, and more
• Paperwork and other requirements
• Pilot certificates and ratings
• Human factors that affect flying, including fatigueand emotions
• Flight safety and accident prevention
• Aircraft control
• Surviving spins, stalls, spirals, and more
• Flying advanced aircraft
• Weather conditions
• Air traffic control
• FAA regulations

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Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0071822534
• ISBN 13: 9780071822534
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 384