The Turbine Pilot′s Flight Manual: Includes Aircraft Systems CD–ROM - Softcover

Brown, Gregory N.; Holt, Mark

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9780813800233: The Turbine Pilot′s Flight Manual: Includes Aircraft Systems CD–ROM

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0813800234 ISBN 13: 9780813800233

Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell, 2001

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Highly illustrated and clearly written, The Turbine Pilot′s Flight Manual is a must have for all pilots. It offers a complete description of turbine aircraft engines and systems including turboprops and jets. Additional chapters on high–speed aerodynamics, multipilot crew co–ordination, wake turbulence and high altitude weather are discussed at length. The book is perfect for not only those involved in pure jet operations; but for those involved in turboprop, multipilot operations, and transition training. It is a key tool for a successful turbine aviation career.

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[This text] should not only improve the hiring opportunity for pilots, but also add hours of sleep to nights between ground school classes.... Where was this manual when I needed it? – Dan Russell, captain for a commercial airline

An extraordinarily well–written book with a vast amount of information to enhance the knowledge of any turbine pilot. – Bill J. Niederer, B–737 pilot

The most comprehensive and complete information available to any aspiring commercial pilot. A basic knowledge of systems and terminology is invaluable, not only for initial training, but also for your presentation during the interview process. A must read! – Dick Ionata, retire senior captain for a major airline

From the Author:

ALL THE ESSENTIALS OF TURBINE AIRCRAFT IN ONE BOOK!

If you're preparing for a turbine aircraft interview, commuter groundschool, or a new jet job, we wrote "The Turbine Pilot's Flight Manual" just for you. (It's also great review for upgrade, type, and transition training, and to review for pilot competancy checks.) This easy-to-read book covers all major turboprop and jet systems, along with such topics as crew coordination (CRM), high-altitude weather, high speed aerodynamics, and preparing for ground and flight training. Also included are explanations of turbine aircraft terminology and procedures, including V-speeds, checklists and the like. This book was written by and for pilots, and as such is loaded with straightforward explanations and easy-to-understand illustrations. For some objective comments about the book, please check out the following review excerpts from various aviation magazines:

"For pilots moving up in aircraft, one of the challenges is to grasp the principles of more advanced aircraft without looking, well, dumb. 'The Turbine Pilot's Flight Manual,' by Gregory N. Brown and Mark J. Holt, will give any aspiring turbine pilot an advantage when moving into that field. There's a lot of information on basics, systems, procedures and aerodynamics." -- Richard Collins, "FLYING," Oct. '95

"Holt and Brown's 'Turbine Pilot's Flight Manual' is an excellent introduction to turbine-powered aircraft, for both transitioning piston pilots and military aviators planning to fly commercially. The book is a welcome change from other turbine-primers; it's not oriented specifically towards pilots who want to fly airliners or corporate jets, but includes fundamental information that should satisfy either type. Descriptions and explanations of how things turbine work are written in a clear, understandable style. Holt and Brown cover everything from turbine engines to aircraft systems and performance to aerodynamics of high-speed aircraft. If going to a turbine aircraft ground school for the first time intimidates you, get this book and read it thoroughly before school starts. You'll be much better prepared to delve more deeply into the nuances of the airplane you'll be flying with the background provided by Holt and Brown." -- "AVIATION INTERNATIONAL NEWS," Apr. '96

"'The Turbine Pilot's Flight Manual'... provides a complete, 'how things work' explanation of turbine aircraft. The book covers turbine aircraft engines and systems, high-speed aerodynamics, multipilot crew coordination, wake turbulence, and high-altitude weather, to name just a few." -- "AIRLINE PILOT," Oct. '95

"BRUSHING UP FOR THE BIG LEAP: 'The Turbine Pilot's Flight Manual' is an excellent primer aimed at piston pilots making the transition to turbine aircraft (or hoping to). Authors Gregory Brown and Mark Holt... set out to give transitioning aviators a leg up when they go for their first turbine-aircraft job interviews. The softcover volume gives less-experienced airmen a glimpse of line operations -- from their first day of ground school to checklists and crew resource management. Also included is a comprehensive glossary of turbine-aircraft terminology, and a spotter's guide to regional and corporate aircraft. The book gives a thorough description of aircraft systems and their operation. The authors cover the basics -- from propulsion to electrical and hydraulic systems -- in a way that demystifies even the most complex system. Brown and Holt manage to strike a careful balance between over-simplifying their subject and parroting technical flight manuals. The result is an easy-to-read publication that should give job applicants the knowledge and confidence they need to interview well. The book's appeal likely will go beyond the aspiring pilot. Experienced turbine pilots will appreciate the comprehensive, but condensed, review." - "BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL AVIATION," Oct.'95.

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