A collection of true stories about flight situations in civil airliners and smaller aircraft where disaster and loss of life seem unavoidable. Yet each situation is concluded without a single death thanks to the skill of the pilots and their crews whose bravery and resourcefulness have earned them well-deserved commendations. ...

Mayday features 17 amazing situations where aircrew have been able to nurse their crippled aircraft back to earth saving many lives in the process. Written by Captain John Winslow, a highly experienced military and heavy jet airline captain, this book is one that will greatly appeal to a wide spectrum of people interested in b...

This literal survival guide for new pilots identifies "the killing zone," the 40-250 flight hours during which unseasoned aviators are likely to commit lethal mistakes. Presents the statistics of how many pilots will die in the zone within a year; calls attention to the eight top pilot killers (such as "VFR into IFR," "Takeoff...

Turbulence A New Perspective for Pilots is the most comprehensive and understandable book available on turbulence as it pertains to aviation. It will help you recognize the conditions that cause turbulence so that its effects can be avoided and minimized. It provides answers to questions such as: What is turbulence? What does i...