Synopses & Reviews
Organized into the natural progression of a flight, this is a compendium of tips on virtually every aspect of piloting an aircraft, including ground work, takeoff and initial climb, enroute climb and cruise, and descent and landing. Advice is offered on such advanced flight topics as flying high-performance singles and twins, dealing with emergencies, and operating at busy airports.
Review
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About the Author
Richard L. Collins is the author of
Flying the Weather Map and
Flying IFR. He is editor-at-large of
Flying magazine and served as publisher and editor-in-chief of
AOPA Pilot magazine. He lives in Ijamsville, Maryland.