Aircraft Performance Theory for Pilots
Theory for Pilots
Published on 30. April 2008
384 pages
978-0-470-69305-6 (ISBN)
Description
The new European Joint Aviation Requirements (JARs) lay down rulesgoverning the minimum levels of performance which must be attainedby every type of public transport aeroplane. These rules covermatters such as weight, altitude and temperature, take-off andlanding distance, cruise flight level and speed, and descent angleand rate.
The subject of aircraft performance forms an important part ofall JAR Flight Crew Licensing examinations for commercial andairline transport pilot licences, and this book provides a clearbut authoritative text on a difficult topic. It will also be ofinterest to commercial pilots needing to upgrade their annualground test to JAR standards, and to flight planners, operationscontrollers and airport operators.
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Aircraft Performance Theory for Pilots
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Aircraft Performance Theory for Pilots
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Person
Pete Swatton was a navigator in the Royal Air Force for 37 years, of which 28 were spent as an OCU instructor and Wing examiner: On retirement he became an instructor with the Professional Pilot Study Centre at Bournemouth and remained there for 12 years. Currently he is the Chief Ground Instructor for Ground Training Services Ltd at Bournemouth/Hurn airport which specialises in training pilots for the JAA examinations.
Content
General; Aerodrome surfaces; Surface contamination; The Principles of flight; The variables; Class 'A' aeroplanes: Take-Off; Take-Off climb; En-Route; Landing; The complete flight; Class "B" requirements; Class "C" requirements; Definitions; Test answers
