Summarizes turbine equipment and operations for pilots stepping up to high-performance turbine aircraft. The second edition adds material on flight management systems, head-up guidance systems, and global positioning systems. The CD-ROM contains narrated color animations and illustrations of aircraft systems. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Highly illustrated and clearly written, The Turbine Pilot's Flight Manual is a must have for all pilots. It offers a complete description of turbine aircraft engines and systems including turboprops and jets. Additional chapters on high-speed aerodynamics, multipilot crew co-ordination, wake turbulence and high altitude weather are discussed at length. The book is perfect for not only those involved in pure jet operations; but for those involved in turboprop, multipilot operations, and transition training. It is a key tool for a successful turbine aviation career.
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