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An aviator's field guide to middle-altitude flying : practical skills and tips for flying between 10,000 and 25,000 feet MSL /

A flight instructor/examiner shares resources and discussion to help pilots transition or improve their skills flying piston-powered aircraft between 10,000-25,000 feet MSL.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Blair, Jason (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Newcastle, Washington : Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., [2018]
Temas:
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction
  • Why some piston powered aircraft can fly higher
  • Why fly higher?
  • Pilot qualifications requirements
  • Insurance discussions
  • Oxygen considerations
  • Emergencies at higher altitude
  • Performance and fuel planning for higher altitude flying
  • Descent planning
  • Weight and balance and range consideration in mid-sized piston aircraft
  • Navigation at mid-level altitudes
  • Weather planning for mid-level altitude flying
  • Aircraft modifications that affect middle-altitude aircraft
  • Non-pressurized aircraft operations at higher altitudes
  • Closing thoughts.