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The Turbine Pilot's Flight Manual, by Gregory Brown

The Turbine Pilot's
Flight Manual

by Gregory Brown

Publisher:
ISBN:
9781560276234
Published Date:
2006
Edition:
2nd
Other Identifiers:
ASA-TURB-PLT
Pages:
261
Weight:
2.4lbs
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Everything a pilot is expected to know when transitioning to turbine-powered aircraft. Includes bonus CD-ROM.

This is more than an introduction to turbine and turboprop powerplants. It gives a step by step description of the operation and systems of business and light transport category aircraft from fueling systems, to flight management, to high altitude weather considerations. It contains a tremendous amount of knowledge suitable for anyone considering the jump to turbine class aircraft whether on a professional or private level. In addition, chapters are included helping a job applicant through the interview process typical of most regional airline and corporate flight departments.

An enclosed CD offers additional illustrations and animations, making understanding of complex devices and systems easier and clearer.

From the Introduction:
Whether you're a piston pilot preparing for turbine ground school, a transitioning military pilot boning up for that first corporate or airline interview, or an old pro brushing up on turbine aircraft operations, the Turbine Pilot's flight Manual is designed for you. With precision and a sense of humor, authors Greg Brown and Mark Holt cover all the basics, clearly explaining the differences between turbine aircraft and their piston engine counterparts. In addition, this manual addresses high speed aerodynamics, coordinating multipilot flight crews, wake turbulence, and navigating in high altitude weather. You'll be introduced to state-of-the-art cockpit instrumentation including flight management, heads-up guidance, and the principles of weather radar, lightning detectors, ground proximity systems, plus much more.


TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Introduction
transitioning piston pilots, transitioning military aviators
General
Preparationstraining; prepare for new-hire training; workplace issues
Turbine Engines & Propeller Systems
intro to gas turbine engines; turbojets, turbofans, and turboprops; thrust reversers;
propeller systems
Turbine Power systems
electric power systems; hydraulic power systems; pneumatic power systems;
auxiliary power units
Major Aircraft Systems
flight controls; pressurization; environmental systems; fuel systems
Dedicated Aircraft Systems
ice and rain protection; landing gear systems; annunciator systems; fire protection systems
Limitations
airspeeds; engine limits; other limits
Normal Procedures
crew coordination; checklists and callouts
Emergency & Abnormal Procedures
emergency vs abnormal situations; emergency procedures; abnormal procedures
Performance
takeoff, climb, landing, engine out performance; performance planning
Weight & Balance
weight considerations; balance considerations; how it's done in the real world
Airplane Handling, Service, and Maintenance
standard preflight; minimum equipment list; configuration deviation; flight dispatch; fueling procedures;
Navigation, Communication & Electronic Flight Control
horizontal situation indicator; autopilots; flight director; EFIS; ACARS; head-up displays; area navigation; flight management system; the glass cockpit
Hazard Avoidance
weather voidance; traffic alert systems; ground proximity systems
Operational Information
aerodynamics of high speed high altitude aircraft; IFR in turbine aircraft;
international flight operations; wake turbulence; air rage
Weather Considerations
low altitude weather; high altitude weather

Appendix 1: rules of thumb or turbine pilots
Appendix 2: aircraft spotter's guide
Glossary: airline and corporate terminology

What people are saying:

"This text should not only improve the hiring opportunity for pilots, but also add hours of sleep to nights between ground school classes… Where was this manual when I needed it?”
—Dan Russell, captain for a commercial airline

“ An extraordinarily well-written book with a vast amount of information to enhance the knowledge of any turbine pilot.”
—Bill J. Niederer, B-737 pilot

“The most comprehensive and complete information available to any aspiring commercial pilot. A basic knowledge of systems and terminology is invaluable, not only for initial training but also for your presentation during the interview process. A must read!”
—Dick Ionata, retired senior captain for a major airline.

"...read your book Turbine Pilot's Flight Manual and love the contents and ILLUSTRATIONS in the text. Like they say, A picture is worth a thousand words."
—Student Naval Aviator