Auteur: Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, Flight Standards Service
Nombre de pages: 496 pages
ISBN: 1782660550, 9781782660552
Edition: Books Express Publishing
Date de publication: Books Express Publishing
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.