Ground Studies Pilots V4 (Ground Studies for Pilots) - Softcover

UNDERDOWN

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0632020261 ISBN 13: 9780632020263

Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell, 1988

Synopsis

Whatever their level of experience, pilots need a good understanding of the vagaries of the atmosphere if their flight operations are to be conducted safely and efficiently. The Civil Aviation Authority recognises this need with a comprehensive syllabus for the professional pilots' examinations. This volume covers the CAA syllabus from a pilot's point of view from the basic physics of pressure and temperature to the synoptic situations which an aircraft experiences on international flights.

About this title

About the Author

The late Roy Underdown was Principal of the College of Air Training, Hamble. John Standen was a Chief Flying Instructor for many years, including a period as a military QFI with the Royal Saudi Air Force in Riyadh. After retiring from active flying he became a consultant to the UK government on the implementation and operation of meteorological satellite imaging and data systems in Africa. He was Senior Met Instructor for SEACOAT at Manston and PPSC in Bournemouth, training pilots for the JAA examinations. He now runs consolidation courses for ‘Pilot Assist’ at Alconbury and is employed at the European Pilot Training Academy at Bournemouth Airport, where he teaches meteorology, air law and human performance. He also provides private tuition.

From the Back Cover

Revised to take account of the new ECAC syllabus requirements. Includes new information on the use of satellite photographs for interpreting weather systems and the latest codes for aviation weather reports and forecasts.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell
• Publication date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0632020261
• ISBN 13: 9780632020263
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256