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The Thinking Pilot'S Flight Manual: Or, How To Survive Flying Little Airplanes And Have A Ball Doingit
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In A Provocative And Sometimes Controversial Style, This Guide Starts Where Standardissue Flight Training Manuals Leave Off. The Thinking Pilot Guides You Deeply Into Topics That Weren'T Taught In Flight Trainingeverything From How To Really Do A Preflight, Through Keeping Your Passengers Happy, Scud Running, Precautionary Landings, And How To Survive A Crash. It Includes A Detailed Introduction To Flying Floats, Skis, Aerobatics, And Classic Airplanes; Probes Some Of Aviation'S Dirty Little Secrets, Explodes Myths, And Presents The Best, Most Succinct Guide To Flying Tailwheel Airplanes Ever Written. Rick Durden Was Once Described As Aviation'S Renaissance Man. He Is An Airline Transportrated Pilot With Experience In Some 200 Types Of Airplanes, A Practicing Aviation Attorney Who Has Been Involved In Hundreds Of Aircraft Accident Cases, Writer, Aviation Magazine Editor, Safety Counselor, Flight Instructor, Volunteer Pilot In Remote Areas Of The U.S. And Central America, And Has Been The Executive Director Of A Nonprofit Conservation Organization Making Use Of Aircraft And Volunteer Pilots Throughout Much Of North America.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What topics does 'The Thinking Pilot's Flight Manual' cover? A: The manual covers a range of topics including preflight procedures, passenger comfort, scud running, precautionary landings, crash survival, flying floats and skis, aerobatics, and flying tailwheel airplanes.
- Q: Who is the author of this flight manual? A: The author is Rick Durden, an Airline Transport-rated pilot with extensive experience in various types of airplanes and a background in aviation law.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginner pilots? A: Yes, the book provides insights beyond standard flight training, making it beneficial for both beginner and experienced pilots seeking to enhance their flying skills.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New' and is in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does the manual have? A: The manual contains 388 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Thinking Pilot's Flight Manual' published? A: The book was published on January 20, 2012.
- Q: Does this book include illustrations? A: Yes, it is an illustrated edition.
- Q: What is the primary focus of the book? A: The primary focus is to provide practical flying knowledge that extends beyond traditional flight training manuals.
- Q: Are there any specific flying techniques discussed in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses various flying techniques including aerobatics and flying classic airplanes, along with tips on safety and passenger management.