Understanding Flying - Richard Taylor Delacorte Press 1977 1st Printing
Title: Understanding Flying
Author: Richard Taylor
Format: Hardcover - Dust jacket
Publisher: Delacorte Press 1977 1st Printing
Edition: 1st Printing
ISBN: 9780440092476
Size: 9" by 6" * 329 pages
Synopsis: Talking directly to nonprofessional pilots, this book deals with the principles of flight and the operations associated with flying in a professional way. Various flaws in flying technique are identified, and solutions to these scenarios are discussed.
"There is no greater help in the sky than a real understanding of the principles of flight and the operations associated with flying the way it's done today. This book deals with these important basics as they apply to practical matters in the cockpit. How well you handle the airplane depends largely on your knowledge of what's happening and your management of the laws of aerodynamics. This book will help you avoid guesswork and put you in touch with true professional skills and attitudes. It is the framework upon which a beginning pilot can hand new pieces of knowledge and around which experienced aviators can work to improve their proficiency.
Understanding Flying will give something practical to every pilot, and provide dozens of practical to every pilot, and provide dozens of maximum performance fine points for high-time fliers. Its range is wide: The airplane-How it flies, what affects performance, loading, propulsion systems Flying the airplane-Takeoffs and landings, flight instruments, flying when you can't see outside, weather, aerial navigation. The airspace-All about airports, rules of the air. The pilot-Certification and currency, psychological factors and emergencies."
"Something practical for everyone--- A beginner's bible...and dozens of maximum performance fine points for high-time pilots."
Illustrated with black and white photographs and 53 drawings by Paul C. Haynie.
Overall Condition: A very good copy. Pages are clean, text unmarked, binding is tight. DJ has minor wear and is reinforced with clear tape head and tail. = see picture; more images upon request.
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