Educational
Educational books in Aviation
21 books
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Advanced Avionics Handbook (Federal Aviation Administration): Faa-H-8083-6
Author: Federal Aviation Administration
Includes all updates as of 2019! The Advanced Avionics Handbook is a new publication designed to provide general aviation users with comprehensiveinformation on advanced avionics equipment available in technically advanced aircraft. This handbook introduces the pilotto flight operations in aircraft with the latest integrated "glass cockpit" advanced avionics systems.Since the requirements can be updated and the regulations can change, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)recommends that you- Published on 2019
- 116 pages
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Air Disaster
Author: Macarthur Job
This in-depth book analyses 18 individual air crashes and provides a detailed and descriptive text for each incident. Specially commissioned illustrations and artwork by noted Australian aviation artist, Matthew Tesch, fill this dynamic collection. 77 maps and diagrams.- Published on 1994
- 183 pages
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Air Disaster
Author: Macarthur Job
Covers the period from 1977-1991. 14 aircraft disasters analysed.- Published on 1996
- 218 pages
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Air Disaster
Author: Macarthur Job
You are there on the flight deck as ten major airline accidents unfold in concise and spellbinding detail. The fascinating, ongoing story of how international passenger jet flying has developed through tragedy to become safer than walking down the street! Why these airliners crashed and the valuable lessons learned are fully revealed in this informative book.- Published on 1994
- 155 pages
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Aircraft Weight and Balance Handbook
Author: Federal Aviation Administration
Trade Paperback + PDF eBook version: Trade paperback book comes with code to download the eBook from ASA's website. Weight and balance is an important aspect to the safety of flight. An overweight aircraft, or one whose center of gravity is outside the allowable limits, is inefficient and dangerous to fly. The responsibility for proper weight and balance control begins with the engineers and designers, and extends to the pilot and mechanic who flies and maintains the aircraft. This Federal Aviat- Published on 2016
- 112 pages
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Airplane Flying Handbook (Federal Aviation Administration): Faa-H-8083-3b
Author: Federal Aviation Administration
A must read for every pilot! The Airplane Flying Handbook provides basic knowledge that is essential for pilots. This handbook introduces basic pilot skills and knowledge that are essential for piloting airplanes. It provides information on transition to other airplanes and the operation of various airplane systems. It is developed by the Flight Standards Service, Airman Testing Standards Branch, in cooperation with various aviation educators and industry. This handbook is developed to assist st- Published on 2018
- 348 pages
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Aviation Instructor's Handbook
Author: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)/Aviation Supplies & Academics (Asa)
Designed for ground instructors, flight instructors, and aviation maintenance instructors, this Aviation Instructor's Handbook was developed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in cooperation with aviation educators and industry to help beginning instructors understand and apply the fundamentals of instruction. It provides up-to-date information on learning and teaching and how to apply this to the task of teaching aeronautical knowledge and skills to learners. Experienced aviation inst- Published on 2020
- 240 pages
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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - General
Author: Federal Aviation Administration N/A
This FAA handbook provides knowledge for earning the Aviation Maintenance Technician certificate, General section. The FAA General test questions are drawn from this book (FAA-H-8083-30A). Available in the Downloads section right here on Recreational Flying- Published on 2018
- 696 pages
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Avoiding Common Pilot Errors
Author: John Stewart
This important book brings an air traffic controller's perspective to the mistakes pilots commonly make in controlled airspace. Veteran controller John Stewart has spent years observing pilots display their lack of education, lack of flight preparation, inability to communicate effectively, ignorance of resistance to regulations, and other dangerous flaws. This book is his attempt to help pilots fly more safely in controlled airspace and to introduce them to new and coming air traffic control te- Published on 1989
- 226 pages
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Better Takeoffs and Landings
Author: Michael C. Love
Focusing on the many aspects of flight that can affect takeoffs and landings, author and experienced pilot Michael C. Love provides a step-by-step review of proper pre-flight activities. Using examples to illustrate the specific techniques employed during normal, short field, soft field, and crosswind takeoffs and landings, Love covers vital information that any pilot can use for improving technique.- Published on 1995
- 233 pages
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Darker Shades of Blue
Author: Tony Kern
This volume takes a controversial look at pilots who attempt to undermine aviation by ignoring the rules. It covers the dangers caused by the rogue aviator and offers a solution to the problem.- Published on 1999
- 248 pages
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Flying Ultralights
Author: Doug Chipman
Flying Ultralights contains a series of 19 exercises, laid out in 31 lessons, from ab-initio to formation flying & navigation.- Published on 1991
- 103 pages
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Handling In-flight Emergencies
Author: Jerry A. Eichenberger
Most in-flight emergencies can be safely resolved if the pilot has the proper training and mental attitude. This information-packed manual for private and recreational pilots, flight instructors, and students describes a variety of procedures you can use to pre-empt or successfully cope with almost any emergency situation. Emphasizing the importance of preflight preparation and awareness of changing flight conditions, author Jerry A. Eichenberger, a commercial pilot and flight instructor, explai- Published on 1995
- 201 pages
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Mike Becker's Helicopter Handbook
Author: Michael Becker
This handbook will take you through every manoeuvre and flight sequence required in your helicopter training, and used in your ongoing career. Written in a very easy to understand language coupled with over 500 illustrations, diagrams and photographs. Mike is a CFI on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland Australia.- Published on 1999
- 420 pages
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Naked Pilot
Author: David Beaty
Discusses human errors which impact the safety of air travel, including fatigue, communication, education, stress, boredom, conformity, and illusion- Published on 1995
- 310 pages
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Redefining Airmanship
Author: Tony Kern
Here, for the first time, is a systematic model of professional airmanship, for all pockets of the aviation community. With this book as a guide, you too will develop the "right stuff" for today's complex world of flight. Step by step, system by system, the book shows you how to: Use history's greatest flyers as role models--and follow in their footsteps Define standards and measurements for success Understand specific aspects of airmanship, using case studies and lessons learned Handle peer pre- Published on 1997
- 463 pages
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The Private Pilot
Author: C. S. Hames
A well designed textbook for the student pilot desiring to study the theory component of aeronautical knowledge. First published in 1962, the content was revised in 1981 due to the adoption of the Metric System in Australia. The book exposes the theory in five parts: 1. Principles of Flight 2. Engines 3. Navigation 4. Meteorology 5.Aircraft Operation The theoretical material presented in Parts I & 2 is sufficient to provide a working understanding of each- Published on 1981
- 313 pages
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The Tombstone Imperative
Author: Andrew Weir
'We regulate by counting tombstones' US FEDERAL AVIATION OFFICIAL This book is a thorough and meticulously researched investigation into the important issue of passenger aircraft safety. It concludes that not enough is being done to improve flight safety and that improvements are only made when enough passengers die in a crash to force the issues into the public eye. It is a fallacy to believe that flying is the safest way to travel. The statistics have been spun to present the most favourable p- Published on 1999
- 337 pages
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The Wonders of the Weather
Author: Bob Crowder
Lavishly illustrated guide to the processes governing our weather and climate. Discusses various phenomena such as cyclones, thunderstorms and tornadoes, and issues such as the greenhouse effect ozone depletion, floods, droughts and climate change, and addresses subjects such as sky colour, the effect of the moon on weather, and high and low pressures. Has a strong Australian focus, and is aimed at students and amateur meteorologist, as well as non-specialists with an interest in the weather. In- Published on 1995
- 270 pages
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They Called it Pilot Error
Author: Robert L. Cohn
Aircraft and the three-dimensional environment in which they operate are not user-friendly for human beings. As a result, developing and maintaining the proficiencies necessary to safely and efficiently fly an airplane or helicopter are difficult, time-consuming, and costly. Flight training has barely progressed beyond the basics, perhaps because of a typical pilot's limited time and money. Training remains a sort of crash course in not crashing, with almost exclusive concentration on physically- Published on 1994
- 330 pages
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Turbulence
Author: Peter F. Lester
Turbulence, by Peter F. Lester, is the most comprehensive, understandable book available on turbulence as it pertains to aviation. It will help you recognize the conditions that cause turbulence, so the effects can be avoided or minimized. This book provides answers to questions such as: What is turbulence? What does it look like? How long does it last? What causes it? Where is it found? What are its indicators? What are its typical dimensions and intensities?- Published on 1994
- 280 pages
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