Flying the Mountains
| Author | : Fletcher Fairchild Anderson |
| Publisher | : McGraw Hill Professional |
| Total Pages | : 371 |
| Release | : 2003-02-11 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780071429337 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0071429336 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (336 Downloads) |
Download or read book Flying the Mountains written by Fletcher Fairchild Anderson and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2003-02-11 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This training guide diminishes the dangers and doubles the thrill--and safety--of flying single-engine aircraft at high altitudes in mountainous regions. Logically organized by phases of flight--from preflight preparation to landings--the author combines statistics, techniques, and examples of actions (correct and incorrect) that real pilots have taken in actual flight scenarios. * Details training that offsets mountain flying mistakes * Describes the effects of altitude on pilots and aircraft * Outlines cold weather operations and precautions * Includes search and rescue operation procedures * Reviews take-off conditions from airport mountains
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