- Paperback: 275 pages
- Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional (1 Jun 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0071386386
- ISBN-13: 978-0071386388
- Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 13 x 2 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,390,452 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This book helps you understand and master a critical stage of flight which includes: procedural perfection and learning the right way to set up approach and landing; what you must know about stabilized approach - what it is, when a pilot has and has not achieved it; learning recognition keys to avert, correct, or survive AL disasters; how time management and decision making can make all the difference; ATC/pilot communication in the AL phase - why it is essential; performing life-saving self-assessment of AL skills and preparedness; and all essential techniques and skills explained in detail. It is a fast & focused rx for pilot error. The most effective aviation safety tools available, "Controlling Pilot Error" guides offer you expert protection against the causes of up to 80% of aviation accidents -pilot mistakes. Each title provides: related case studies; valuable "save-yourself" techniques and safety tips; and, clear and concise analysis of error sets. This book is best for pilots and helps you: build your knowledge base; increase your confidence; sharpen your skills; and, learn lifesaving tips.
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Understand and master a critical stage of flight:
* Procedural perfection—learn the right way to set up approach and landing
* What you must know about stabilized approach—what it is, when a pilot has and has not achieved it
* Learn recognition keys to avert, correct, or survive AL disasters
* How time management and decision making can make all the difference
* ATC/pilot communication in the AL phase—why it is essential
* Perform life-saving self-assessment of AL skills and preparedness
* ALL essential techniques and skills explained in detail
* Procedural perfection—learn the right way to set up approach and landing
* What you must know about stabilized approach—what it is, when a pilot has and has not achieved it
* Learn recognition keys to avert, correct, or survive AL disasters
* How time management and decision making can make all the difference
* ATC/pilot communication in the AL phase—why it is essential
* Perform life-saving self-assessment of AL skills and preparedness
* ALL essential techniques and skills explained in detail
FAST & FOCUSED RX FOR PILOT ERROR
The most effective aviation safety tools available, Controlling Pilot Error guides offer you expert protection against the causes of up to 80% of aviation accidents—pilot mistakes. Each title provides:
* Related case studies
* Valuable “save-yourself” techniques and safety tips
* Clear and concise analysis of error sets
BEST FOR PILOTS
BUILD YOUR KNOWLEDGE BASE
INCREASE YOUR CONFIDENCE
SHARPEN YOUR SKILLS
LEARN LIFESAVING TIPS
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The common wisdom among practicing aviators is that a pilot is only as good as his or her last landing. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
The common wisdom among practicing aviators is that a pilot is only as good as his or her last landing. Read the first page
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