This primer on aerobatic flight instruction begins with detailed definitions of aerobatic flight terminology and provides a directory of the particular flight manoeuvres that are considered to be aerobatic. The specific aerodynamics at work in each manoeuvre and how the manoeuvre will feel to the pilot are explained, and detailed illustrations map out how to execute each move. In addition, advice on the body's physiological reaction to the abrupt changes of direction and orientation in aerobatic flight and how to deal with any problematic reactions is provided.

"Conventional gear" refers to the traditional configuration of an airplane's landing gear with a wheel mounted on the very tail of the craft. Focusing on teaching pilots to overcome some of the difficulties of taildragger aircraft, this guide teaches critical skills for controlling the plane on takeoff, landing without bouncing the aircraft, and handling the craft on the ground. In addition to the theory and dynamics and the piloting techniques for tailwheel planes, information is also supplied on the specific handling characteristics of many popular tailwheel aircraft such as the Cessna 185 Skywagon, the Piper Pawnee, and the De Havilland D.H.82 Tiger Moth.

This manual has been prepared for those pilots embarking on their first Type Endorsement on a Multi-Engined aircraft.
The detailed text allows the student to prepare for the Rating and to assist the instructor in structuring the programme and its content.

The manual is in two parts: Part One covers all the facets of twin operation including systems description, aerodynamics, normal and abnormal operations, VFR, Night and IFR considerations and flight planning. There is also a chapter on commercial operations with traps for the unwary. Part Two describes a structured Type Rating programme with suggested content for the lectures, long briefings and pre-flight briefings.

A tailwheel aeroplane is more difficult to operate on the ground because the centre of gravity is behind the mainwheels; therefore, it tends to deviate from a straight path during taxi, take-off and landing. Since tailwheel aeroplanes demand more piloting skills, flying one well is the sign of a good pilot. Contains theoretical and practical knowledge needed to master tailwheel flying and includes experience of many seasoned tailwheel pilots.

This manual provides the most important information needed in the performance of multi-functional tasks required by a modern jet, and its knowledge about the performance and limitations of its human crew. Trained to allocate our order of priorities as: aviate; navigate; and communicate; no longer is it that simple. Less skill and stamina is demanded from a pilot.

Skills such as mental, social, management, leadership and communications have become paramount. Certainly the pilot still needs to learn how to manipulate the controls and to navigate, but these alone are insufficient. Perhaps our training priorities should now be: manage; communicate; aviate; and navigate.

Aircraft design is at the leading edge of technological development to the extent that the systems may exceed the capabilities and capacity of our human body and our human data processor.
Knowledge of our own vulnerabilities and strengths will allow better and safer observations and decisions to be made. This handbook prepares aspiring air transport crew for the human aspects of flight within a high performing, multi-crew aircraft.