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From the Ground Up®
For over 80 years, the content of From the Ground Up has stood as a literary benchmark for the teaching of the multitude of elements that make up the broad spectrum of subjects associated with aeronautics and the inspiring activity of learning to fly.
All chapters are current in the latest technological and legislative aeronautical matters and cover such topics as The Aeroplane, Theory of Flight, Aero Engines, Aeronautical Rules & Procedures, Aviation Weather, Navigation, Radio & Radio Navigation, Airmanship, Human Factors, and Air Safety. From the Ground Up also includes an extensive index, glossary and practice examination.
Author: “Sandy” A. F. MacDonald: A Pioneer of the Modern Day Ground School
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Instrument Procedures Manual
Welcome to the challenging world of instrument flying! Operations under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) are the most common mode of cross-country travel for both general aviation and the airlines. It is, therefore, necessary for IFR pilots to understand thoroughly the functions and limitations of the IFR system, and the procedures therein which must be followed.
Chapters on pilot performance, automation and technology, and international procedures raise this title’s content to new levels, and capture its place as the title of necessity for every student pilot’s initial instrument studies, and for all subsequent instrument pilot reviews.
Author: Dave Holland
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Unmanned
The ever-growing sector in the world of aviation for remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) continues to redefine aerial activities and broaden the definition of what it means to be a pilot. Unmanned: Textbook for RPAS Studies, shares that evolving world with its readers.
A small sampling of subjects in Unmanned include: Evolution of RPAS, Fixed Wing RPA and Rotary Wing RPA, Command & Control, Integrity of Communications, Payloads, Types of RPAS Operations, Mission Planning, Regulations & Authorities, Situational Awareness, Special Flight Operating Certificates, and Checklists for Small RPAS Operations.
Contributors: Andrew Keegan, Adam Debevc, Ted Strazimiri
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Flying Beyond
This excellently-written commercial ground school textbook, Flying Beyond: The Canadian Commercial Pilot Textbook, is the perfect educational segue from From the Ground Up into the higher standards required of students seeking their commercial pilot licence.
Each chapter is enhanced with compelling anecdotes that serve as excellent “real-world” learning tools that put subject matter into greater perspective for readers. Furthermore, examples abound throughout the book to further consolidate the understanding of subject matter. Finally, frequently placed “exam hints” direct students to pay special attention so as to be better prepared to take the written commercial examination.
Author: Chris Hobbs