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Weather Flying is regarded in the industry as the bible of weather flying. Robert Buck, a general aviation and commercial pilot with tens of thousands of hours of flight time, explains weather in a nontechnical way, giving pilots useful understanding of weather and practical knowledge of how to judge it and fly it. Covers weather flying psychology, en route weather changes, radar and how to use it, taking off in bad weather, and much more. Winner of the Flight Safety Foundation's Publication Award; recommended by the FAA.
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Weather Flying is regarded in the industry as the bible of weather flying. Robert Buck, a general aviation and commercial pilot with tens of thousands of hours of flight time, explains weather in a nontechnical way, giving pilots useful understanding of weather and practical knowledge of how to judge it and fly it. Covers weather flying psychology, en route weather changes, radar and how to use it, taking off in bad weather, and much more. Winner of the Flight Safety Foundation's Publication Award; recommended by the FAA.
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"Weather bothers our flying only in a few basic ways; it prevents us from seeing; it bounces us around to the extent that it may be difficult to keep the airplane under control and in one piece; and ice; wind, or large temperature variations may reduce the " Read the first page
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"Weather bothers our flying only in a few basic ways; it prevents us from seeing; it bounces us around to the extent that it may be difficult to keep the airplane under control and in one piece; and ice; wind, or large temperature variations may reduce the " Read the first page
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Buck entertains and teaches. Alone, that is a talent, but add to that Buck's experience and his ability to observe and anticipate our weaknesses as pilots, and this book becomes a valuable down and dirty reality check. If you are a high-time pilot or just getting under the hood for real, read this book.
There is a particular joy to flying with the clouds. The style of Buck's writing captures this uniqueness. It also warns the pilot of the consequences of not preparing for the same event.
Weather Flying is a fast read, yet might just save you from being tangled up in a ball of scrap aluminum.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book would be very useful for a general aviation or airline pilot, who flies frequently within the United States.
Most examples given apply to US weather, US airports, US procedures, etc. If you can't say right out of your head where Portland (OR) or Bridgeport (CT) is, you'll find the examples difficult to imagine and map to your european experience.
Buy it if you are an actual pilot, with many chances to apply learned stuff in your everyday practice. If you want something on weather, but you're just an occasional pilot on sunny summer days, look for something simpler.
Format:Hardcover
A very informative and easy-to-read book on weather flying. Being a student pilot, I found the book very helpful in understanding the weather around us. Makes you "think" before you "fly". Definitely enjoyed the book ;)
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The best book on the subject I've ever read!
An indispensable guide to flying in real-world weather. No book can teach good judgement, but this one comes close.
Published on 7 Dec 1998
A pilot's perspective of flying the weather.
Bob Buck is a retired airline captain who spent over 30 years flying for Trans World Airlines. He is also regarded as first person to make reading about weather interesting. Read more
Published on 28 Sep 1997
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