A powerful new resource for flight instructors and their students, with insights into the challenges of training in the new millennium.

Barry Schiff provides a wealth of valuable information based on his years of experience. Foreword by Ernest Gann. Soft cover, 330 pages, illustrated, indexed. "The best book about flying airplanes I have ever read." — Ernest K. Gann Developing and maintaining proficiency at the controls is a key concern for pilots at all levels. In The Proficient Pilot, award-winning author and veteran airline captain and flight instructor Barry Schiff provides a wealth of valuable information based on his years of experience, concentrating on procedures and techniques not covered in other aviation books. In his foreword to the book, Ernest K. Gann writes, "I recommend you heed Schiff's messages because they are written by a true aviator... Schiff is a true pro, and he covers the whole lofty field of airmanship with the skill and the dignity it deserves." Illustrated throughout with helpful charts and line drawings, The Proficient Pilot should be required reading for all who fly.

Solid advice from real pilots to student and professional aviators alike about how to be true leaders.

In his new foreword to The Proficient Pilot, Volume 2, Space Shuttle Crewmember Jay Apt summarizes Barry Schiff's contribution to aviation in this book with these words: "He writes with a practical eye for details that matter. Throughout the book, he makes aviation theory understandable and always translates it into sensible advice that a pilot can readily use...I'll read this one every year as part of my personal attempt to remain proficient...this book will not only increase your proficiency, it will greatly increase your love of flying." Schiff disposes of popular misconceptions about cruise control, flying in turbulence, coping with wind shear, and obtaining meaninful performance data. Soft Cover, illustrated, indexed, 328 pages.

Barry Schiff's lessons are based solidly on principles and mechanics, filtered through his 25,000 hours of wide-ranging, hands-on flying experience. Diverse topics such as "Deep Stalls," the "Black-Hole Approach," the myth of "The Downwind Turn," expectations vs. reality, CRM, and a short course that effectively describes the principles involved in flying jet airplanes. Also flying tips for "fun and profit" and some personal, memorable moments from Schiff's own world of flying. Foreword by Bob Hoover. Soft cover, 360 pages, illustrated, indexed.

Regarding his choice of questions for the “Test Pilot” column material, Barry Schiff asserts, “… If the answer isn’t surprising, educational, or entertaining, I don’t want it …” Schiff is on a continuous quest for aviation knowledge—and the flight instructor in him wants to share it. Organized into eight chapters, the book presents fun facts on the following subjects: History, Piloting, Navigation, Weather, Aircraft, Airlines and Military, Facts of Flight, Procedures and Regulations. Through multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, mix-and-match, and essay questions, the reader is challenged to derive the answer before finding it at the end of the chapter. A true aviation buff, the author teaches new information, clarifies points commonly misunderstood, and provides a wealth of knowledge on the aviation industry. Illustrated throughout with unique and entertaining photographs from Barry Schiff’s own collection. Foreword by Thomas B. Haines. Softcover, 400 pages.

Das Buch ist nur in englischer Sprache verfügbar. This new FAA handbook (FAA-H-8083-6, Effective 2009) provides general aviation users with comprehensive information on the advanced avionics equipment available in technically advanced aircraft (TAA). VFR and IFR operations in aircraft with the latest integrated “glass cockpit” instrumentation are covered here, helping pilots understand which advanced avionics systems to use and when. Readers will learn the “knob-ology” associated with operating cockpit-computers, including data entry, maintaining current databases, and accessing information from the various screens. Common pilot errors, catching those errors, and instrument failures are discussed, as well as recommendations for using standby instruments during both normal and emergency operations. Each phase of flight is covered, so readers will know how to execute departure, enroute and approach procedures using glass cockpit instrumentation. Subjects covered include the Primary Flight Display (PFD), Multi-Function Display (MFD), moving maps, terrain, cockpit weather, traffic data, fuel management systems, and electronic charts and checklists. Essential skills checklists and summaries conclude each chapter for a comprehensive review and quick-check reference.

Includes print book + eBook PDF Weight and balance is an important aspect to the safety of flight. An overweight aircraft, or one whose center of gravity is outside the allowable limits, is inefficient and dangerous to fly. The responsibility for proper weight and balance control begins with the engineers and designers, and extends to the pilot and mechanic who flies and maintains the aircraft. This Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) publication addresses this safety-crucial topic and in studying this handbook, pilots and Aviation Maintenance Technicians (AMTs) will gain the necessary knowledge on the subject of aircraft weight and balance, in preparation for the FAA Knowledge Exam as well as safe flight and maintenance operations. Basic aircraft weight and balance control principles and procedures for the preparation, and the actual weighing of an aircraft start the discussion, including the methods of determining the location of the empty weight center of gravity. Loading computations with loading graphs and tables of weight and moment indexes follow, including instructions on determining the weight and center of gravity changes caused by repairs and alterations or removal and installation of equipment. Chapters are dedicated to light-sport aircraft, single-engine aircraft, multi-engine aircraft, and commuter and large aircraft, as well as helicopter weight and balance control and determining lateral CG. Also included are examples of solving weight and balance problems using a hand-held electronic calculator, E6-B flight computer, and a dedicated electronic flight computer. This 2016 Edition reflects the latest aviation industry procedures, equipment, techniques, regulations, and is a key reference in the FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS). Illustrated throughout with detailed, full-color drawings, and includes a glossary and index.

“If the Airline Transport Pilot certificate is the Ph.D. of aviation, the Commercial and Instrument tickets represent the bachelor’s and master’s degrees.”   Mit dieser Aussage definiert Bob Gardner den fortgeschrittenen Piloten, und dies ist sein Lehrbuch, welches er für die vielen Piloten geschrieben hat, die ihre Bemühungen optimieren, indem sie sich gleichzeitig auf die Instrumentenflugberechtigung und die Berufspilotenlizenz vorbereiten.  Für die Instrumentenflugberechtigung und die Berufspilotenlizenz ist eine Prüfung der FAA erforderlich. Mit diesen Prüfungen als Lerngrundlage wendet Bob Gardner praktische Informationen an, damit die Leserschaft nicht nur auf die Prüfungen, sondern auch auf das Cockpit vorbereitet wird. Er ergänzt das erforderliche fliegerische Wissen durch spezifische Tipps und Techniken, Checklisten und Gedächtnisstützen sowie fundierte Ratschläge aus eigener Erfahrung. Jedes Kapitel schließt mit Beispielfragen zu den FAA-Prüfungen und ein umfassendes Glossar sowie ein Index sind ebenso enthalten wie nützliche Links zu Luftfahrt-Webseiten. In keinem anderen Werk ist eine solch praktische Anwendung der FAA-Prüfungen zu finden.  Mit dem unterhaltsamen und dennoch prägnanten Schreibstil des Autors wird die Leserschaft die Themen schnell begreifen, die erforderlichen Tests und Checkrides bestehen und ein praktisches Verständnis des Fliegens haben, das sie als frischgebackene Berufspiloten, die nach Instrumentenflugregeln (IFR) agieren, mit ins Cockpit nehmen können.  Enthält Links zu hilfreichen Internet-Ressourcen für Wetterkarten, farbige Beispiele für diese Wetterkarten und mehr.  Ebenfalls von Bob Gardner in The Complete Pilot Series:  The Complete Private Pilot  The Complete Private Pilot Syllabus  The Complete Multi-Engine Pilot  Say Again, Please: Guide to Radio Communications 

This FAA handbook provides knowledge for earning the Aviation Mechanic certificate, General section. The FAA General test questions are drawn from this book. (FAA-H-8083-30B)

A flight training handbook for Commercial & Airline Transport pilots, this is a comprehensive textbook for operating transport-category airplanes.

The definitive FAA reference for interpretation and understanding of all aviation charts.

Comprehensive video ground school prepares you for the Private Pilot FAA Knowledge Exam. Contains DVD disks, a Blu-ray disc, Prepware Download and subscription to Prepware Online. Contact ASA for multi-user licensing.

This book prepares Aviation Mechanic students for the general, airframe, and powerplant oral and practical exams, the final step in the Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification process.

Wunderbar illustriertes Handbuch, geeignet für die die Vorbereitung für eine Berechtigung oder zum Auffrischen bereits bestehenden Wissens.