Focusing on the fundamentals of multi-engine flying, this comprehensive guide offers insights into aerodynamic principles and energy management under the guidance of Bob Gardner. It covers obtaining a multi-engine rating and transitioning to new twin aircraft, featuring an integrated syllabus for flight and ground training, along with a sample written test. Additionally, it includes a thorough collection of FAA materials relevant to multi-engine flight, making it an essential resource for flight schools, home study, and student kits in the Complete Pilot Series.
Providing a clear, conversational approach to radio communications, this sourcebook for pilots and aviation specialists features typical transmissions in order to explain how the air traffic control (ATC) system works and presents simulated flights to demonstrate the correct procedures. Topics cover every aspect of radio communication, including basic system and procedural comprehension, etiquette and rules, visual flight rules, instrument flight rules, emergency procedures, ATC facilities and their functions, and a review of airspace definitions. This revised edition also discusses Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO). Beginners and professionals alike will find this an invaluable resource for communicating by radio.
This textbook is designed for those pursuing a Remote Pilot Certificate, essential for operating drones commercially. With a friendly and accessible style, the authors detail the journey to becoming a competent and responsible remote pilot, unlocking opportunities with increasingly advanced small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS). To earn the certificate, candidates must pass an FAA Knowledge Exam. This resource not only prepares you for the exam but also teaches the fundamentals of UAS operation, including their components, aeronautical knowledge, and regulations necessary for flying alongside manned aircraft.
Key topics include drone terminology, airspace navigation, airport operations, radio communication, weather, aerodynamics, emergency procedures, human factors, maintenance, and preflight inspections. The book enhances required knowledge with practical tips, checklists, mnemonic devices, and personal insights. Each chapter includes review questions similar to those on the FAA test, along with a comprehensive glossary and index. This unique practical approach to the knowledge needed for the FAA Knowledge Exam is unmatched in other resources. Readers will gain the expertise to pass the test and operate safely as remote pilots in the U.S. National Airspace System.
