Air Law for Microlight Pilots is the first book to deal specifically with Air Law as it relates to pilots of microlights, gliders, balloons, paramotors, gyrocopters and other ‘sport aviation’ pilots.
Designed to enable to user to pass the relevant UK Private Pilot Licence (PPL) or National Private Pilot Licence (NPPL) air law examination, it will be equally invaluable for the qualified pilot seeking to update his or her knowledge of aviation law, flight rules and procedures. This book sets out to detail those parts of Aviation Law which are relevant to sports aviation (recreational) pilots, focusing in particular on microlight pilots where powered aircraft are concerned, explaining the detail of the subject in a commonsense way designed to help the reader learn. Comprehensive, readable and illustrated throughout (including a full colour section), this book will become the standard reference for sports aviation law. It also includes comprehensive progress and revision questions and answers to help the reader consolidate his or her knowledge.

Subjects covered include:
• AVIATION LEGISLATION
• AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION
• MICROLIGHTS
• LICENCES, RATINGS, AUTHORITIES
• PILOT LICENSING
• LICENCE CONSIDERATIONS
• INSTRUCTOR RATINGS (MICROLIGHTS) AND EXAMINER AUTHORITIES
• AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION AND AIRWORTHINESS
• AIRCRAFT OPERATION
• FLIGHT RULES (RULES 24 TO 27)
• AIRSPACE • AIRSPACE RESTRICTIONS AND HAZARDS
• INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT • ROYAL FLIGHTS
• AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES
• ALTIMETER SETTING PROCEDURES
• OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES AND RULES OF THE AIR
• AERIAL COLLISION AVOIDANCE
• LOW FLYING
• AERODROME SIGNALS AND MARKINGS
• DISTRESS, DIFFICULTY AND URGENCY SIGNALS
• ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REGULATIONS

The aim of this book is to help the reader pass the PPL(A) Microlight examinations and also to provide a real understanding and recognition of the factors which influence safe flight. This new sixth edition continues to fulfil the aim to update where necessary. Particular attention has been paid to those aspects of air law where the microlight aeroplane may be operating under exemptions from the law as laid down in the Air Navigation Order. Such exemptions are unlikely to be covered in other publications on air law but they still require legal compliance and the pilot must have knowledge of them. An additional chapter has been added on Foot Launched Powered Flying machines (FLPFM). The revised edition of this comprehensive Flying and Ground Training Manual has been written to cover in detail the requirements for the Microlight Pilot examinations pertaining to: Air Legislation, Air Traffic Rules and Services, Pilot Navigation, Aviation Meteorology, Principles of Flight, Microlight Engines and Instruments, Flying Training and Progress Tests.

In the third book of the JAA PPL series the emphasis is again on practical and safety related advice, beyond merely covering the exam syllabus and theoretical material.

Profusely illustrated throughout with many full colour diagrams, illustrations and photographs, the meteorology section has been written with the assistance of the Met. Office, and includes the latest advances such as interpreting satellite pictures and Internet services. The navigation section includes detailed and fully-illustrated information on how to plan and conduct a VFR flight, including an illustrated map reading flight and the latest map symbology. Radio navigation theory is also covered together with all other JAA PPL syllabus requirements. The navigation section also shows the reader how to fully integrate navigation and meteorology for accurate pre-flight planning and safe in-flight decision making.

This sport pilot manual by Paul Hamilton is complete preparation for the checkride — the last step in obtaining a Sport Pilot or Sport Instructor certificate to fly (or teach in) light-sport aircraft: in airplanes, weight-shift control, or powered parachutes. Paul Hamilton explains what you need to do to get to the checkride, including experience, required training, and instructor endorsements. Concise flow charts help you stay on track to meet your pilot goals.
The FAA checkride, or practical test, has two aspects: the oral questioning section, and a flight check. The answers to typical checkride questions listed in this book help you get prepared for test-time when you'll be under the examiner's scrutiny. This book gives you the information you need to know by providing helpful tips for the following:

• Questions most likely to be asked during the oral exam supported with succinct, easy-to-follow responses. Practical checklists and techniques to use when demonstrating your skill as a pilot, referencing the Area of Operations and Tasks detailed in the FAA's Practical Test Standards. Preparing to become sport pilot instructors.

Softcover, illustrated, 8.5" x 10.25", 225 pages.