Synopses & Reviews
Learn the fundamentals of flying multi-engine aircraft and aerodynamic laws that govern multi-engine flight under Bob Gardner's experienced and energetic tutoring. Applicable to both U.S. and international multi-engine training programs, this textbook provides all the information needed to earn a multi-engine rating, covering the aeronautical knowledge and the skill required, as well as checking out in a new twin. Review questions conclude each chapter, and appendices provide a syllabus for an integrated flight/ground training program, a written exam for use when checking out in a new twin, and reprints of applicable FAA advisory circulars and source material for further study on all aspects of multi-engine training.
Bob Gardner's textbooks have been in publication since 1985 and are continually updated and expanded to keep up with FAA regulations and procedures. Mr. Gardner writes in a conversational style that is readable and comprehensive, bringing the reader to a greater understanding of the material. All his books are reinforced by the caliber of personal experience that integrates technique and procedures with mastery. The Complete Pilot Series is designed for use in certified flight schools, for home study, and as a base for student kits. The Complete Multi-Engine Pilot, Third Edition contains a glossary and extensive appendices, and is indexed and illustrated.
Synopsis
Teaching the fundamentals of flying multi-engine aircraft as well as the aerodynamic laws that govern multi-engine flight, this handbook helps students prepare for the multiengine rating for a pilot license. Leading students through the study material for the private pilot licenseincluding all aeronautical knowledge requirements for the license and ratingthis aid augments basic subjects with more advanced topics and goes beyond theoretical concepts with the integration of real-world application. Detailing instrument flight rules systems, procedures and regulations, radio navigation, flight plans, and cockpit organization, this handbook can be used for home study, certified flight schools, or as a base for student kits.
About the Author
Bob Gardner is the author of The Complete Advanced Pilot, The Complete Multi-Engine Pilot, and The Complete Private Pilot. He is a gold seal instructor with more than 40 years of experience and a former director of ASA ground schools. He lives in Renton, Washington.