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Master Pilot's Manuals (APM)

A refreshing expansion to the professional pilot’s knowledge of:

• high-speed and heavy-jet aerodynamics; • gas turbine engines and their operation (both turbo-fans and turbo-props); • associated fuel control systems; • propellers; and • flight controls and other systems.

Thus, encompassing a very complex but fascinating package that is the modern jet transport aeroplane. This is an invaluable basis for understanding the operation and limitations of the flight and engine controls and modes of operation of the complex systems on a wide-body jet.

Master Pilot's Manuals (APM)

This volume introduces modern flight deck systems where the pilot’s primary role is one of systems management rather than manipulation of the flight controls. The contents include:

• area navigation systems; • flight instrument systems; • flight management systems; • automatic flight control systems; and • warning and recording systems.

This volume clearly and simply explains the functions and modes of the flight director, autopilot, instrumentation, and flight management systems on a typical complex flight deck. It is an invaluable foundation for subsequent conversion onto a specific type.

Master Pilot's Manuals (APM)

This manual provides the most important information needed in the performance of multi-functional tasks required by a modern jet, and its knowledge about the performance and limitations of its human crew. Trained to allocate our order of priorities as: aviate; navigate; and communicate; no longer is it that simple. Less skill and stamina is demanded from a pilot. Skills such as mental, social, management, leadership and communications have become paramount. Certainly the pilot still needs to learn how to manipulate the controls and to navigate, but these alone are insufficient. Perhaps our training priorities should now be: manage; communicate; aviate; and navigate. Aircraft design is at the leading edge of technological development to the extent that the systems may exceed the capabilities and capacity of our human body and our human data processor. Knowledge of our own vulnerabilities and strengths will allow better and safer observations and decisions to be made. This handbook prepares aspiring air transport crew for the human aspects of flight within a high performing, multi-crew aircraft.

Master Pilot's Manuals (APM)

Robson has prepared this manual for pilots embarking on their first type endorsement on a Multi-Engined aircraft.

He felt that a general but detailed text was needed, allowing the student to prepare for the rating whilst assisting the instructor in structuring the programme and its content. The manual is in two parts.

The book is designed to tempt you to explore the wonderful world of aerobatic flight. The basic manoeuvres are clearly illustrated and the techniques are explained in simple terms. It also introduces the effects of the forces of manoeuvring flight on the aircraft structure and on the pilot's body.

Night flight is not visual flight. The aircraft is flown by reference to the flight instruments and may be positioned using visual references in visual conditions. When there is little visual information it is a test for even the experienced pilot and should be taboo for the inexperienced. The privilege to enter this dark realm has stringent criteria. Night flight is not difficult but it must be properly planned and prepared. It is a time when your assistant pilot can be the greatest help or the greatest hindrance. There are three uses for the night rating: to allow continuance of a delayed, daytime cross-country; to allow deliberate night sectors in VMC; or to explore local scenic opportunities and rewards. Night Flight is a part of the Command Instrument Rating, an option for the PIFR and a pre-requisite for the Instructor's Rating.

A tailwheel aeroplane is more difficult to operate on the ground because the centre of gravity is behind the mainwheels; therefore, it tends to deviate from a straight path during taxi, take-off and landing. Since tailwheel aeroplanes demand more piloting skills, flying one well is the sign of a good pilot. Contains theoretical and practical knowledge needed to master tailwheel flying and includes experience of many seasoned tailwheel pilots.