Principles of Flight for the Private Pilot
Description
Pilots have so much control over the various forces acting on the aircraft, but flying an aircraft also comes with responsibility. To avoid flying an aircraft beyond its limits, pilots must respect the principles of flight. Turning too sharply, flying too slowly, or overloading an aircraft can all have dire consequences. Principles of flight is one of the fundamental topics a pilot must master to operate an aircraft safely. Each chapter contains a range of visual figures in full color and mini case studies that will allow the reader to have a deeper understanding of the wide range of components of Principles of Flight.
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Stephen Walmsley has been actively involved in aviation for over 20 years. He is a qualified flight instructor, with several thousand hours of flight experience in a range of aircraft. His flying experience has ranged from aerobatics, night flying to multi-engine operations. He holds a PhD in Aviation, with a focus on weather related decision-making.
