Glider flying handbook, : FAA-H-8083-13A / / Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc

• Pubblicazione: Newcastle, Washington : , : Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., , [2013]; ©2013
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (269 p.)
• Disciplina: 629.132523
• Soggetto topico: Gliders (Aeronautics) - Piloting; Gliding and soaring
• Note generali: Includes index.
• Nota di contenuto: ""Front Cover""; ""Title Page""; ""Copyright""; ""Preface""; ""Acknowledgments""; ""Table of Contents""; ""Chapter 1 - Gliders and Sailplanes""; ""Introduction""; ""Glidersâ€?The Early Years""; ""Glider or Sailplane?""; ""Glider Pilot Schools""; ""14 CFR Part 141 Pilot Schools""; ""14 CFR Part 61 Instruction""; ""Glider Certificate Eligibility Requirements""; ""Common Glider Concepts""; ""Terminology""; ""Converting Metric Distance to Feet""; ""Chapter 2 - Components and Systems""; ""Introduction""; ""Glider Design""; ""The Fuselage""; ""Wings and Components""; ""Lift/Drag Devices"" ; ""Empennage""""Towhook Devices""; ""Powerplant""; ""Self-launching Gliders""; ""Sustainer Engines""; ""Landing Gear""; ""Wheel Brakes""; ""Chapter 3 - Aerodynamics of Flight""; ""Introduction""; ""Forces of Flight""; ""Newtonâ€?s Third Law of Motion""; ""Lift""; ""The Effects of Drag on a Glider""; ""Parasite Drag""; ""Form Drag""; ""Skin Friction Drag""; ""Interference Drag""; ""Total Drag""; ""Wing Planform""; ""Elliptical Wing""; ""Rectangular Wing""; ""Tapered Wing""; ""Swept-Forward Wing""; ""Washout""; ""Glide Ratio""; ""Aspect Ratio""; ""Weight""; ""Thrust""; ""Three Axes of Rotation"" ; ""Stability""""Flutter""; ""Lateral Stability""; ""Turning Flight""; ""Load Factors""; ""Radius of Turn""; ""Turn Coordination""; ""Slips""; ""Forward Slip""; ""Sideslip""; ""Spins""; ""Ground Effect""; ""Chapter 4 - Flight Instruments""; ""Introduction""; ""Pitot-Static Instruments""; ""Impact and Static Pressure Lines""; ""Airspeed Indicator""; ""The Effects of Altitude on the Airspeed Indicator""; ""Types of Airspeed""; ""Airspeed Indicator Markings""; ""Other Airspeed Limitations""; ""Altimeter""; ""Principles of Operation""; ""Effect of Nonstandard Pressure and Temperature"" ; ""Setting the Altimeter (Kollsman Window)""""Types of Altitude""; ""Variometer""; ""Total Energy System""; ""Netto""; ""Electronic Flight Computers""; ""Magnetic Compass""; ""Yaw String""; ""Inclinometer""; ""Gyroscopic Instruments""; ""G-Meter""; ""FLARM Collision Avoidance System""; ""Chapter 5 - Glider Performance""; ""Introduction""; ""Factors Affecting Performance""; ""High and Low Density Altitude Conditions""; ""Atmospheric Pressure""; ""Altitude""; ""Temperature""; ""Wind""; ""Weight""; ""Rate of Climb""; ""Flight Manuals and Placards""; ""Placards""; ""Performance Information"" ; ""Glider Polars""""Weight and Balance Information""; ""Limitations""; ""Weight and Balance""; ""Center of Gravity""; ""Problems Associated With CG Forward of Forward Limit""; ""Problems Associated With CG Aft of Aft Limit""; ""Sample Weight and Balance Problems""; ""Ballast""; ""Chapter 6 - Preflight and Ground Operations""; ""Introduction""; ""Assembly and Storage Techniques""; ""Trailering""; ""Tiedown and Securing""; ""Water Ballast""; ""Ground Handling""; ""Launch Equipment Inspection""; ""Glider Preflight Inspection""; ""Prelaunch Checklist""; ""Glider Care""; ""Preventive Maintenance"" ; ""Chapter 7 - Launch and Recovery Procedures and Flight Maneuvers""
• Sommario/riassunto: This is the FAA's primary technical manual for the required aeronautical knowledge necessary to operate a glider. It is essential reading for applicants preparing for the exams for private, commercial, or flight instructor pilot certificates with a glider rating, as well as for currently certificated glider pilots who wish to improve their knowledge. Flight instructors will find this handbook a valuable training aid since it includes detailed coverage of aeronautical decision making, components and systems, aerodynamics, flight instruments, performance limitations, ground operations, flight maneuvers, traffic patterns, emergencies, soaring weather, soaring techniques, and cross-country flight. In addition, readers will find information on towing, human factors, and the Soaring Safety Foundation (SSF) Safety Advisory 00-1, Glider Critical Assembly Procedures, which covers ensuring aircraft airworthiness. Illustrated throughout with detailed, full-color drawings and photographs, the guide also includes a comprehensive glossary and an index.
• Titolo autorizzato: Glider flying handbook
• ISBN: 1-61954-105-X
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910693605703321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: ASA FAA Handbook.