Flight technique analysis for professional pilots /by Les Kumpula
Contributors: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Publisher: CCH Pub. Co.
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Port Orange, Fla. (P.O. Box 291921, Port Orange 32129)
Language: eng
Number of pages: 436
Subjects: Training of; Air pilots; Handbooks, manuals; Flight training
Notes: "Les Kumpula, Professor (Emeritus) Department of Aeromautical Science, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University" (cover)
Table of contents: title: Introduction to the vertical plane simulator; title: Flight deck task management; title: Review of the essential aerodynamic tools; title: Precision aircraft control : Pitch/Power relationships; Efficient use of flight instruments; Tracking rules; Glide slope rules; title: Precision transitions; title: Takeoff and climb analysis: Takeoff analysis; Climb performance; title: Approach profile analysis: Gear and flap aerodynamics; Instrument approach profiles; Visual approach profiles; title: Landing technique: Precision crosswind landings; title: Special techniques: Transitioning to jets; Engine-out principles; title: VMC factors; title: Zero slideslip factors; title: VMC equations; title: Windshear recovery procedures; title: Holding pattern wind corrections; title: Kump's Kummandments.