Mental Math for Pilots (Professional Aviation series) - Softcover

McElroy, Ronald D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1560275103 ISBN 13: 9781560275107

Publisher: Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., 2004

Synopsis

For pilots looking to improve their math skills in the cockpit and easily perform math calculations in their heads, this book offers numerous tips and invaluable tricks to help in all areas of cockpit calculations. Pilots are guided through basic and more advanced formulas with explanations on how to perform them without needing paper or electronic calculators, step-by-step instructions, practice exercises, and personal advice from experienced pilots. Easy and quick methods for calculating airborne math problems, enroute descents, and visual descent points are covered. Numerous references, math memorization tables, lists of formulas, and definitions for terms and abbreviations are provided. This book will be useful for pilots gearing up for airline interviews, preparing for checkrides or proficiency checks, or wanting to improve their in-flight calculations performance.

About this title

About the Author

Ronald D. McElroy has been a pilot for over 24 years and is the author of Airline Pilot Technical Interviews and Flashcards. He lives in Castle Rock, Colorado.

Edition details

• Publisher: Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc.
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1560275103
• ISBN 13: 9781560275107
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 128