This primer on aerobatic flight instruction begins with detailed definitions of aerobatic flight terminology and provides a directory of the particular flight manoeuvres that are considered to be aerobatic. The specific aerodynamics at work in each manoeuvre and how the manoeuvre will feel to the pilot are explained, and detai...

This training manual gives both newer and professional pilots a solid foundation in transitioning from a single-engine aeroplane to the more powerful but trickier multiengine craft. This step-by-step learning process, combined with a flight instructor's guidance and the included multiengine course outline, will lead to a deepe...

"Conventional gear" refers to the traditional configuration of an airplane's landing gear with a wheel mounted on the very tail of the craft. Focusing on teaching pilots to overcome some of the difficulties of taildragger aircraft, this guide teaches critical skills for controlling the plane on takeoff, landing without bouncin...

Night flight is one of the most pleasant forms of flight. Every city looks good at night. The sparkling lights, stars, moon and reflections combine to produce a spectacle many only dream about. However, night flight requires different technique, perspective, and considerations than day operations. The aircraft must be flown wi...

This manual has been prepared for those pilots embarking on their first Type Endorsement on a Multi-Engined aircraft. The detailed text allows the student to prepare for the Rating and to assist the instructor in structuring the programme and its content. The manual is in two parts: Part One covers all the facets of twin opera...

This manual provides the most important information needed in the performance of multi-functional tasks required by a modern jet, and its knowledge about the performance and limitations of its human crew. Trained to allocate our order of priorities as: aviate; navigate; and communicate; no longer is it that simple. Less skill a...