Long distance flying (A pilot's library book) - Hardcover

Garrison, Peter

 
9780385145954: Long distance flying (A pilot's library book)

Synopsis

Here are practical, tested techniques for planning long flights, for improving aircraft performance, and for decreasing fuel consumption. Here are discussions and comparisons of the various navigational systems used today, along with hints on how to sharpen the position-finding skills on which a pilot's life can easily depend. Tips on safety, and pointers on anticipating and avoiding trouble, as well as how to cope with emergencies. And more.

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