Schiff, Barry With a foreword by R.A. Hoover Flying Wisdom, Barry Schiff's latest collection of articles for The Proficient Pilot series, is packed with valuable experiences and knowledge that go beyond the wealth of flying know-how in The Proficient Pilot, V0lumes 1 and 2. Freely sharing his wisdom in a personal manner, Schiff deals with the human element in fiight, combining his experiences seamlessly with the technical details and instructions necessary for flying safety and proficiency. Every reader will come away affected by these excellently written, applied lessons which are based solidly on principles and mechanics, yet filtered through Schiff's more than 27,000 hours of wide-ranging, hands-on experience. Flying Wisdom, Volume 3 of this riveting series, covers such diverse topics as "Deep Stalls," the "Black-Hole Approach," "Altimetry," the myth of "The Downwind Turn," pilot fatigue, expectations vs. reality, and survival; as well as different types of ILS approaches, crew resource management, and a short course that effectively describes the principles involved in flying jet airplanes - each topic is challenging and draws you in. Topping it all off are flying tips for "fun and profit" and some personal, memorable moments from Schiff's own world of flying. With a Foreword by one of aviation's most beloved airshow pilots, Bob Hoover, Flying Wisdom is a must for every pilot's library, as well as entertaining reading for anyone interested in the fascinating world of fiight. Captain Barry Schiff, with more than 27,000 hours in more than 300 types of aircraft, has received worldwide recognition and awards for his aviation accomplishments. During his 34-year career with Trans World Airlines he flew everything from the Lockheed Constellation to die Boeing 747 and was a check captain on the Boeing 767. He is well known to flying audiences for his numerous books and articles published in some 90 aviation periodicals, notably AOPA Pilot, of which he is a contributing editor. Contents Acknowledgements Foreword by R. A. "Bob" Hoover Section 1 Pilot Proficiency Chapter 1 The Danger of Skidding Turns Chapter 2 Coping With an Open Door in Flight Chapter 3 The Black-Hole Approach Chapter 4 Simulated Engine Failures Chapter 5 Flap Malfunctions Chapter 6 The Downwind Turn Chapter 7 V Speeds (A through Z) Chapter 8 Using IFR Charts for VFR Flight Chapter 9 Pilot Error Chapter 10 Declaring an Emergency Chapter 11 Investigating Lightplane Accidents Section 2 IFR Operations Chapter 12 Category I, II, and III ILS Approaches Chapter 13 Circling Approaches Chapter 14 Altimetry Chapter 15 Minimum Vectoring Altitude Chapter 16 Avionics Failure Chapter 17 Flying DME Arcs Chapter 18 Radar Approaches Section 3 Turbine Operations Chapter 19 What It's Like to Fly a Jet Chapter 20 Jet Takeoff Techniques and Performance Chapter 21 Airspeed in a Jet Chapter 22 Mach Airspeed and the Speed of Sound Chapter 23 Straight Versus Swept-Wing Airplanes Chapter 24 Flying Above the Weather... Almost Chapter 25 Deep Stalls Chapter 26 Maximum Range and Cruise Control Chapter 27 Spoilers and Speed Brakes Chapter 28 Jet Landing Techniques and Performance Chapter 29 Crew Resource Management Chapter 30 Principles of Turboprop Engines Chapter 31 Principles of Inertial Navigation Section 4 Personal Observations Chapter 32 Getting More Ratings Chapter 33 The Rule of Sixty Chapter 34 The Preflight Inspection Chapter 35 Destinationitis Chapter 36 Survival Chapter 37 Ham-Fisted Pilots Chapter 38 Distractions Chapter 39 Keeping Up With the Airplane Chapter 40 Procedure Versus Technique Chapter 41 Instructors: Good and Bad Chapter 42 Eavesdropping on the Radio Chapter 43 Using Checklists Chapter 44 Logging Time Chapter 45 Midair Collisions Chapter 46 How to Escape a Killer Downdraft Chapter 47 The Maximum-Trim Technique Chapter 48 Oxygen Chapter 49 Judgment Chapter 50 Complacency Chapter 51 Aerobatics Chapter 52 Trimming During Steep Turns Chapter 53 Expectations Chapter 54 Seat-of-the-Pants Flying Chapter 55 Wire Strikes Chapter 56 Hazardous Airports Chapter 57 The Sterile Cockpit Chapter 58 Skill Versus Experience Chapter 59 Fatigue Section 5 Flying For Fun and Profit Chapter 60 Banner Towing Chapter 61 Towing Gliders Chapter 62 Flying on Skis Section 6 Special Treats Chapter 63 The Ultimate Cross-Country Flight: Around the World Chapter 64 My Favorite Airplane Chapter 65 My Favorite Flight Index by Robert Sacks Softcover 342 Seiten / pages with 32 illustrations very good condition Newcastle, Washington, USA - 1997 - Aviation Supplies & Academics Art.Nr. 19202