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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 629 EAN: 9781560276272 ISBN: 1560276274 Label: Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. Manufacturer: Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 256 Publication Date: January 01, 2004 Publisher: Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. Studio: Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. Sales Rank: 287782 Related Items:
Editorial Review: Product Description: Newly updated to include coverage of modern cockpit automation, this book provides pilots with valuable tools and proven techniques for all flight operations. Average Rating:
 Rating: - Outstanding and ComprehensiveThis is a fantastic book that comprehensively covers the areas pertaining to flying large aircraft. It is well written and interesting to read and follow. Few books cover this subject so expertly and clearly as this one. The areas covered range from aircraft performance to instrument flying and weather. The experienced pilot as well as the newly minted ones will benefit immensely from the enlightening and erudite presentation. Overall, an excellent book that every ... Read More Rating: - Fly the WingThis is a great book. It covers all the subject areas for the young aspiring pilot or for the seasoned veteran pilot. I've been an airline pilot for over twelve years and I find this book to be a must read. I highly recommend it regardless of experience. Rating: - The Best Book on Transport Category Flying, Period.I have read many books from introductory student pilot texts to Operating Manuals for the A-320, L-1011 and B-747-400 in my aviation career, but if I had to pick any one book that best explains the nuts and bolts of advanced turbine flying, this is my pick, with no close second. This book has no peer. Jim Webb makes this information come alive and makes often difficult to grasp (or remember) concepts like weather and aircraft performance second nature. I have instructed in many models of ... Read More Rating: - If I had only one bookAs a Check Captain for a major airline I have to stay up on procedures and techniques. This book has been my constant reference source for over 18 years. Every time I pick up my dog-eared copy I am astounded at the wealth of information that is contained between its covers. It is a postgraduate course in flying in the real world and should be on every pilot's bookshelf. I recommend it to all the new hire First Officers I work with. The other book that belongs on your shelf is Robert Bucks "Weather ... Read More Rating: - How to fly large airplanes and pass check rides"Be your own greatest critic. Accept each flight as a challenge. . . . Work to your maximum ability; endeavor at all times to fly clearances exactly; stay right on your heading and course and altitude; try to fly so smoothly that the passengers will never know when you've made a mistake. You will know when you've flown a good flight, and your self-satisfaction will surpass any complement that may be given you." Where 'Stick and Rudder' is perfect for a Cub student 'Fly The Wing' is perfect for ... Read More Browse for similar items by category:
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