Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
Auteur: Federal Aviation Administration
Nombre de pages: 368 pages
ISBN: 1628732555, 9781628732559
Edition: Simon and Schuster
Date de publication: Simon and Schuster
Description: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, created by the Federal Aviation Administration, is the official reference manual for pilots at all levels. An indispensable and invaluable encyclopedia, it deals with all aspects of aeronautical information. Chapters include: aircraft structure, principles of aerodynamics, flight controls, aircraft systems, and flight instruments. Flight manuals and documentation are also covered, as is specialized information on such matters as weight and balance, aircraft performance, weather, navigation, airport operations, aeromedical factors, and decision-making while flying. A detailed index and full glossary make this book easy to navigate and useful in quick reference situations.