Flying Fast Jets

Download or read book Flying Jets written by Linda D. Pendleton and published by McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing. This book was released on 1996 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experienced jet-pilot trainer Linda D. Pendleton thoroughly explains the critical differences between jet-driven and propeller-driven flight, including the effects of flying at intensified speeds and high altitudes and dealing with the increased complexity of jet systems. She provides comprehensive information on jet aircraft: aerodynamics, avionics, crew coordination concepts, cockpit resource management techniques, turbine engines, and more. You'll learn about the physiological effects of flying at high altitudes - including hypoxia and how to recognize and avoid it - and get a first look at some eye-opening research being done in this important area. Technical references and formulae are provided. as well as performance specifications and calculations. Detailed illustrations help you visualize key concepts discussed in the text.