Book

The complete private pilot / Bob Gardner.

Gardner, Bob, 1928- (author.).

Summary:

This textbook is for anyone interested in pursuing and obtaining a Privat Pilot, Sport Pilot or Recreational Pilot certificate. The author, a long-admired member of the aviation community, explains in a friendly, readable style and comprehensively covers all the details involved in the adventure of becoming a pilot and learning to fly.

Record details

ISBN: 9781619543225
ISBN: 1619543222
Physical Description: 1 volume (various pagings) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 28 cm.
Edition: Twelfth edition.
Publisher: Newcastle, Washington : Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., 2016.

Content descriptions

General Note:

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Basic aerodynamics -- Aircraft systems -- Flight instruments -- Regulations -- Procedures and airport operations -- Weather -- Weather services -- Aircraft performance -- En route flight -- Navigation -- Communication procedures -- Flight planning -- Appendix A. Glossary -- Appendix B. Airport/facility directory legend -- Appendix C. A/FD excerpts -- Appendix D. Additional full-color illustrations ; Seattle sectional chart excerpt.