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1 online resource (118 pages) |
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| Contents |
Intro; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1: Why Some Piston-Powered Aircraft Can Fly Higher; Chapter 2: Why Fly Higher?; Chapter 3: Pilot Qualification Requirements; Chapter 4: Insurance Discussions; Chapter 5: Oxygen Considerations; Backup Oxygen System Considerations; Chapter 6:Emergencies at Middle Altitudes; Increased Potential for Icing; Turbocharger and Engine Failures; Fuel System Pressure Concerns; Failure of Oxygen or Pressurization Systems; Emergency Descent Procedures; Longer Glide Distances; Heater System Failures; Chapter 7: Performance and Fuel Planning. |
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Two Flight ScenariosHow Far to Climb?; Considering Fuel Burn over Range; Planning for an Alternate; Chapter 8: Descent Planning; Chapter 9: Weight and Balance and Range Considerations in Mid-Sized, Piston Aircraft; Landing Weights; Zero Fuel Weights; Fuel Loading Limitations; Common Fueling Practices; Other Loading Limitations; Chapter 10: Navigation at Mid-Level Altitudes; A Clearance and Flight Scenario; Leaving the Airport Environment; Enroute Considerations at Middle Altitudes; Arrival Procedures; A Few Key Points for Higher Altitude Navigation; Weather and Middle Altitude Navigation. |
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Chapter 11: Weather Planning for Flights at Mid-Level AltitudesEnroute Weather Considerations; Onboard Weather Systems; A Word About Sources of Weather Information; The Danger Zone-High Accident Rates in Middle-Altitude Flying; Chapter 12: Aircraft Modifications That Affect Middle-Altitude Aircraft; Engine Modifications; Fuel Systems-Extra Tanks and Fuel Management; Vortex Generators (VGs); Chapter 13: Non-Pressurized Aircraft Operations at Higher Altitudes; Chapter 14: Closing Thoughts; Resources; About the Author. |
| Summary |
A flight instructor/examiner shares resources and discussion to help pilots transition or improve their skills flying piston-powered aircraft between 10,000-25,000 feet MSL. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Airplanes -- Piloting -- Guidebooks.
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Airplanes -- Piloting. |
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Guidebooks.
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| Subject |
Private flying -- Guidebooks.
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Private flying. |
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Aeronautics -- Flights -- Planning.
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Aeronautics -- Flights -- Planning. |
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Aeronautics -- Flights. |
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Electronic books.
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Guidebooks.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Blair, Jason. An Aviator's Field Guide to Middle-Altitude Flying : Practical skills and tips for flying between 10,000 and 25,000 feet MSL. La Vergne : Aviation Supplies and Academics, Inc., ©2018 |
| ISBN |
9781619545946 (electronic book) |
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1619545942 (electronic book) |
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9781619545953 |
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1619545950 |
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9781619545939 |
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1619545934 |
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