In this fascinating book, pilot, AOPA pilot editor , and author Tom Horne explains the climates and weather phenomena that can be found in every region of the United States, in every season. With maps, photos and illuminating text the author explains the climates what to expect, how to prepare for and how to enjoy the best and worst of America's flying weather. Fully detailed with clear graphics and colour illustrations.

Books on aviation weather abound: It’s the one thing all pilots have in common. You can learn about air mass theory, Coriolis force, and how thunderstorms are created and then dissipate in any number of different books. But how do you learn about regional weather, in the places you’ll be flying, before you get there? How do you understand the larger forces that affect your flight, as you make your way from Amarillo to Texarkana? Flying America’s Weather offers just this kind of information.

In this fascinating and unique text, the author, an AOPA Pilot contributing editor and weather writer for several years, shows how global forces create understandable and repeating patterns as they act on regional geography. Riding along with the jet stream from west to east, Horne shows us why one side of Hawaii is wet and the other dry, what conditions we can expect in the Northwest for a large part of the year (IFR), and which extremes of temperature and precipitation will define our seasonal flying weather in Minnesota and the Dakotas. Every region of the country is detailed. Using decades of climate research, a new understanding of climate and weather phenomena, his own experience, and case studies of weather-related accidents in each region, Horne shows us what we can expect to face as pilots of light aircraft. Flying America’s Weather is packed with descriptive maps and charts, recent research findings, and is presented in an understandable and accessible way

The Jeppesen Private Pilot Video Series on DVD is 10 hours of training on 3 DVDs. The Jeppesen Guided Flight Discovery (GFD) Private Pilot video presentations augment the written materials by providing visual reinforcement on a variety of topics. Divided between basic aeronautical material and maneuvers analysis, the information is presented in short segments, instructors and students have the option of watching the entire volume in class or just selected subjects. The Jeppesen Private Pilot video series on DVD is an integral part of the award-winning Guided Flight Discovery pilot training system. The DVD menu follows the Jeppesen syllabus, so you can jump directly to the lesson you’re studying or review lessons that need more work.

Topics:

• Airplane systems
• Aerodynamic principles
• The flight environment
• Communication and flight information
• Meteorology for pilots
• Interpreting weather data
• Airplane performance
• Navigation
• Applying human factor principles
  

Topics: Airplane systems Aerodynamic principles The flight environment Communication and flight information Meteorology for pilots Interpreting weather data Airplane performance Navigation Applying human factor principles

The maneuvers section brings you complete coverage of the private pilot maneuvers from pre-flight to post-flight, including exciting in-flight footage. It’s like having a flight instructor on call to provide personal pre-flight briefings in your home. Save flight time and money by walking through your flight lessons as many times as needed before heading for the airport.

With each Video Lesson following the practical flying exercises exactly as per the JAR Syllabus, this Complete JAR PPL Flying Course 2 DVD set filmed in superb quality from inside the cockpit helps you to obtain the JAR PPL. For the cost of one lesson, you can review and study every lesson in the course over and over again saving you time and therefore money when in the air.
It bridges the gap of an up-to-date and high quality training aid sadly lacking in this market for some time and comes highly recommended.
Using this Inside the cockpit procedure it allows the DVD to focus on the “follow me through technique ” Your instructor for this DVD, a Boeing 767 pilot & CAA Examiner shows you how to fly correctly by demonstrating each manoeuvre and explaining the effects on the aircraft your action is having. It incorporates the safety factors you must be aware of as well as demonstrating a good standard of airmanship throughout.
There are 2 DVD's in this package covering 46 separate interactive Lessons from Flying Straight & Level to executing a safe Crosswind Landing.

Included on the DVD are numerous pages of Information & Checklists.
Using 7 camera positions inside and outside the aircraft, high definition cameras have been used for crystal clear pictures. ( HD television or DVD player is not required)
This an invaluable study aid for new pilots and for qualified pilots provides an important reference source of the proper flying skills for continuous Pilot improvement.

The fascinating view of our Earth from the Astronaut's eye. The Pilots World Satellite Desk Map is a High-resolution satellite imagery in a photo quality high density Foam for use on a desk or table, measuring 18" x 25", x 1/16" The specialty for Pilots lies in the exact placement of over 550 airports and their ICAO codes. An Airport directory (with ICAO, IATA, Lat. Long., City, Country, Longest runway and airport name) is included with every print.

It features a satellite relief image of the earth from N85 to S80 Degrees and includes the Lat.Long reference grid along the edges. Time Zones are clearly shown.

The USA Western States Flight Guide has served general aviation for over 35 years providing the coverage, detail, and supplementary information you need in today's complex aviation environment.

• 5" x 5 1/2" x 1" thick
• Fits in coat pocket

COMPREHENSIVE

• Airport diagrams, radio frequencies and lighting
• Arrival and departure information
• General operational information and noise abatement
• Radio navigational aids, with latitude and longitude
• Full-page graphics for classes B and C airspace, TRSA and selected D areas
• Airspace rules and definitions
• Fixed-base operators: noting location, phone number, fuel, services and parking
• Food, transportation & lodging: noting distance from airport, discounts and free pick-up
• Recreational activities
• "How-to" section for ATC communications
• VFR portion of the AIM listing: airport markings, lighting aids, traffic patterns, wake turbulence, communication, etc
• Important phone numbers: FAA, NWS, airports, FBOs, hotels, and car rentals

COVERAGE

• This volume covers 11 western states of the USA

COCKPIT FRIENDLY

• Designed for one-handed use in the cockpit-just hold it at eye level during flight
• Handy page markers allow you to mark your pages and flip to them easily during flight
• Useful format allows you to see pertinent information-in just a glance

COST EFFECTIVE

• Each Flight Guide comes with two revisions-Free!
• The best coverage per dollar; no one else comes close!
• More revised airport pages per year than the other guides
• Low annual renewal fee. Other services charge more and give you less
• Our binder is guaranteed for life! It won't melt or shrink in the sun
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