Böcker av Stephen Walmsley

Despite aircraft coming in many shapes and sizes, they all have weight and balance limitations that pilots must carefully check before every flight. Operating outside of these limits can be very dangerous, and in some cases, an aircraft might not even leave the ground. Fortunately, pilots have a range of tools available to ensure their aircraft is fit for flight. From the author of the popular Aviation Books Series, this book takes the reader deep into the world of aircraft weight and balance, with a particular focus on practical aviation, thereby linking science with the real world. Whether you are a new pilot exploring the topic in greater detail or a pilot who has been flying for countless years, it is essential to have a comprehensive understanding of your aircraft's weight and balance.

How pilots talk on the radio is super important, as it helps to keep everyone in the sky safe. This book is the perfect guide to help kids learn about the special pilot language, from how to say letters and numbers, to calling for help. Jam-packed with a huge range of colorful illustrations and fun plane radio facts to inspire the next generation of aviators.

Every time a plane jumps into the air it will bump into lots of different weather conditions. This book is the perfect guide to help kids learn about aviation weather, from how clouds, rain and hail are made, to what happens when a plane is hit by lightning. Jam-packed with a huge range of colorful illustrations and fun weather facts to inspire the next generation of aviators.

Aircraft are amazing machines that are constantly pushing the limits of flight. Advances in aircraft design have allowed modern aircraft to fly faster, higher and more efficiently. However, no matter what type of aircraft a pilot is flying, they still need to have a clear understanding of how it will perform throughout a flight. To avoid operating an aircraft beyond its limits, pilots must carefully consider a range of factors that can influence their aircraft's performance. From the author of the hugely popular Aviation Books Series, this book takes the reader deep into the world of aircraft performance, with a particular focus on practical aviation, thereby linking science with the real world. Whether you are a new pilot who is exploring the topic in greater detail or a professional pilot who has been flying for countless years, it is essential to have a comprehensive understanding of how your aircraft will perform throughout a flight.

Planes can weigh a huge amount, but still leap into the air and climb like a rocket. This book is the perfect guide to help kids learn how planes fly, from little propeller planes to massive, jet-powered airliners. Jam-packed with a huge range of colorful illustrations and fun plane facts to inspire the next generation of aviators.

Considering the severe consequences that can arise when things go wrong in aviation, it is essential to understand the wide range of factors that can compromise safety. If a pilot lets their guard down during a flight, many of these factors can lead to disaster. This is why the study of pilot performance and limitations is now one of the major areas a pilot must master. The focus of this book is on the performance and limitations of commercial pilots. This book follows closely the syllabi of Human Factors and Human Performance and Limitations from a range of aviation authorities around the world. This book goes beyond these syllabi, with a particular focus on practical aviation, linking science with the real world. Each chapter contains a range of visual figures in full color and mini case studies that will allow the reader to have a deeper understanding of the range of factors that can affect a pilot's ability to fly an aircraft safely.

To arrive safely at a distant destination, pilots need to understand the key components of flight planning. Each flight is unique, requiring pilots to carefully plan each leg with a high degree of accuracy. Once airborne, pilots will need to follow in-flight navigation techniques to monitor their progress. However, despite careful planning and accurate flying, some cross-country flights will encounter a range of challenges, testing even the most experienced pilots. From the author of the hugely popular Flight Navigation for the Private Pilot, this book takes the reader deeper into the world of navigation and flight planning. It follows closely the syllabi of Flight Planning for the Commercial Pilot from a range of aviation authorities around the world. This book goes beyond these syllabi, with a particular focus on practical aviation, thereby linking science with the real world.

Since the early days of flight, airports have been a focal point of aircraft activity. Airports today come in many shapes and sizes, with no two airports being the same. Some airports cover vast areas, containing multiple runways and complex maze of taxiways. The increasing number of aircraft taking to the skies has also meant airports are an area in which incidents and accidents are more likely to occur. This means to operate safely at an airport, it is essential pilots have a clear understanding of the many aspects of airport operations. From the author of the hugely popular Aviation Books Series, this book takes the reader deep into the world of airport operations, with a particular focus on practical aviation, thereby linking science with the real world. Whether you are a new pilot that is exploring this topic in greater detail, or a professional pilot who has been flying for countless years, it is essential to understand how airport operations can influence a pilot's ability to conduct a flight safely.