From the Ground Up (ASA Training Manuals)

MacDonald, Sandy A. F.; Peppler, Isabel L.

ISBN 10: 1560274522 / ISBN 13: 9781560274520

Published by Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. (edition Subsequent), 2003

About this Item

It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Seller Inventory # 1560274522-8-1

Bibliographic Details

• Title: From the Ground Up (ASA Training Manuals)
• Publisher: Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. (edition Subsequent)
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1560274522
• ISBN 13: 9781560274520
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: Subsequent.
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

"A celebrated book on the subject of aeronautics, this ground school manual for pilots was originally written for the training of pilots in the Commonwealth during World War II. Updated with American specifications, standards, and procedures in general aviation, it includes discussions of the airplane, theory of flight, aircraft engines, airports, airspace, air rules and procedures, meteorology and aviation safety, and human factors. An extensive glossary and index help pilots keep current with changing technology and regulations affecting the aviation industry. "

About the Author

Sandy A. F. MacDonald was a pioneer of what still stands today as the standard curriculum for ground school flight training throughout the world. He received the Writing Award from the Aviation/Space Writers Association of America and the Sherman Fairchild International Flight Safety Award. Isabel L. Peppler has been the editor of From the Ground Up for more than 30 years.