Using Aeronautical Charts Contributor(s): Lankford, Terry T. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0071391177 ISBN-13: 9780071391177 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing OUR PRICE: $28.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2002 Annotation: Packed with 300 dynamic illustrations! LEARN WHY AERONAUTICAL CHARTS ARE AN ESSENTIAL FLYING COMPANION! Whether you're a commercial pilot or someone who flies for recreation, creating a detailed, well-crafted flight plan can mean the difference between a smooth ride and a world of trouble. That's why to truly maximize your own safety -- and that of your passengers -- you need McGraw-Hill's insightful "Using Aeronautical Charts." Designed to assist pilots in pre-flight preparations and with in-flight decision-making, "Using Aeronautical Charts" will help you transform these navigational tools into indispensable piloting partners. Through the book's easy-to-read, practical guidance, you'll:
Perfect for students -- yet detailed enough for seasoned pilots -- "Using Aeronautical Charts" delivers its lessons through a unique "Reader Challenge" format. As a result, you'll build knowledge as you progress, rapidly moving from the basics of chart interpretation to international operations and beyond. YOUR LIFE MAY DEPEND ON KNOWING THE RIGHT ANSWERS! True or False...?
Are you right? See "Before we take off" to find out! |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Transportation | Aviation - Piloting & Flight Instruction |
Dewey: 629.132 |
LCCN: 2002035974 |
Physical Information: 0.98" H x 4.98" W x 8.95" (0.90 lbs) 326 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: * Dynamic decoder to aeronautical charts takes application of chart symbols to flight planning to a new level * Opens up with a reader-challenge exercise demonstrating the life-saving assistance charts provide * Covers VFR and IFR charts, as well as international operation chart resources |