Confident General Aviation Pilot

This FAA handbook provides general aviation users with comprehensive information on the advanced avionics equipment available in technically advanced aircraft. VFR and IFR operations in aircraft with the latest intergrated "glass cockpit" instrumentation are covered.

This textbook presents the elements of applied aerodynamics and aeronautical engineering which relate directly to flight training and general flight operations. Originally published by the U.S. Navy.

"How-to" guide for what you should be doing in the cockpit during each phase of flight! Written by an experienced instructor and pilot examiner, Cockpit Procedures provides a solid understanding of the underlying principles for, and detailed descriptions of the checklists an...

Here are complete instructions in a simplified "hands off" flying techniqe that minimises the risk of loss of control when inside visual clues are lost. If you ever get into that kind of trouble, you will be glad you read this book!

Many pilots resign themselves to imperfect landings merely because they are unaware that even the pros must work at each landing. This book shows pilots how to develop a keen sense of awareness in each of the three stages of landings and to convert that awareness into perfect landings.

"...a definitive and invaluable roadmap through a landscape of shattered airplanes and lives in which the telling of each and every incident offers a very real pass to avoiding the same fate." --John J. Nance Flying involves risks. Fortunately, most of these risks have been identified ...

It almost goes without saying that all pilots eventually need to perform some type of math calculation in their head while flying. Here is a book to help sharpen those mental skills and operate better in today’s technological environment. With the increased use of electronic gadgets in airp...

This FAA handbook provides tools to help pilots determine and assess each situation for the safest possible flight with the least amount of risk, Pilots who practice effective risk management have predetermined personal standards and checklists to incorporate them.