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Balloon Flying Handbook [[electronic resource] ] : FAA-H-8083-11A
| Balloon Flying Handbook [[electronic resource] ] : FAA-H-8083-11A |
| Autore | Administration Federal Aviation |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York, : Skyhorse Publishing, Inc., 2012 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (700 p.) |
| Disciplina | 629.13322 |
| Soggetto topico |
Balloonists -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Balloons -- Handbooks, manuals, etc Balloons -- Piloting -- Handbooks, manuals, etc Balloons Instrument flying Balloons - Piloting - United States Mechanical Engineering Engineering & Applied Sciences Aeronautics Engineering & Astronautics |
| Soggetto genere / forma |
Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Handbooks and manuals. |
| ISBN | 1-62087-328-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Preface; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1: Introduction to Balloon Flight Training; Purpose of Balloon Flight Training; Role of the FAA; Role of the Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE); Role of the Flight Instructor; Sources of Flight Training; Practical Test Standards; Flight Safety Practices; Collision Avoidance; Runway Incursion Avoidance; Use of Checklists; Positive Transfer of Controls; Aeronautical Decision-Making; Hazardous Attitudes and Antidotes; Learning How To Recognize and Cope With Stress; Developing Risk Assessment Skills; Evaluating ADM Skills
Crew Resource ManagementSingle-Pilot Resource Management; Human Resources; Risk Management; Situational Awareness; The Decision-Making Process; Defining the Problem; Choosing a Course of Action; Implementing Decisions and Evaluating Outcomes; The DECIDE Model; Balloon Certificate Eligibility Requirements; Aeronautical Knowledge, Private Pilot; Flight Proficiency, Private Pilot; Aeronautical Knowledge, Commercial Pilot; Flight Proficiency, Commercial Pilot; Introduction to Integrated Airman Certification and/or Rating Application (IACRA); Chapter Summary Chapter 2: Hot Air Balloon Design, Systems, and TheoryIntroduction; History; Physics; Why Do Balloons Fly?; Balloon Components; Envelope; Special Shape Balloons; Thermal Airships; Heater System; Basket; Instruments; Fuel Tanks; Inflation Fans; Transport/Chase Vehicle; Quick/Safety Release; Miscellaneous Items; Aircraft Documents; Airworthiness Certificate; Certificate of Aircraft Registration; Aircraft Owner/Operator Responsibilities; Aircraft Maintenance; Balloon Inspections; Annual Inspection; 100 Hour Inspection; Preflight Inspections; Preventative Maintenance; Repairs and Alterations Airworthiness Directives (ADs)Choosing a Balloon; Advantages of Balloon Sizes; Selecting a New or Used Balloon; Balloon Brands; Chapter Summary; Chapter 3: Preflight Planning; Introduction; Purpose of Flight; Weather; Navigation; Performance Planning; Special Conditions; Cold Weather Flying; Mountain Flying; The Ground Crew; Flying in New Territory; Equipment; Personal Preparation; Chapter Summary; Chapter 4: Weather Theory and Reports; Introduction; The Atmosphere; Composition; The Standard Atmosphere; Measurement of Atmospheric Pressure; Temperature; Temperature Scales Temperature VariationsTemperature Variations with Topography; Temperature Variation with Altitude; Heat Transfer; Radiation; Conduction; Convection; The Adiabatic Process; Air Masses; Characteristics; Pressure Systems; Fronts; Types of Fronts; Cold Front; Stationary Front; Occluded Front; Surface Fronts; Winds and Currents; Atmospheric Circulation; Coriolis Force; Pressure Gradient; Surface Friction; Wind Patterns; Convective Currents; The Jet Stream; Local and Small-Scale Winds; Gradient Winds; Orographic Winds; Anabatic Winds; Katabatic Winds; Clouds; Cloud Formation Ceilings and Visibilities |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910698556903321 |
Administration Federal Aviation
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| New York, : Skyhorse Publishing, Inc., 2012 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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The Birds and Bees of Words [[electronic resource] ] : A Guide to the Most Common Errors in Usage, Spelling, and Grammar
| The Birds and Bees of Words [[electronic resource] ] : A Guide to the Most Common Errors in Usage, Spelling, and Grammar |
| Autore | Embree Mary |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York, : Skyhorse Publishing, Inc., 2010 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (354 p.) |
| Disciplina | 428 |
| Soggetto topico |
English language - Usage
English language - Errors of usage English language - Grammar English Languages & Literatures English Language |
| ISBN |
1-58115-791-6
1-58115-621-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Acknowledgements; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Introduction; Chapter One: Word Usage; Chapter Two: Old Rules, New Rules; Chapter Three: Word Roots; Chapter Four: Frequently Misused Words; Chapter Five: Frequently Misspelled Words; Chapter Six: New Words and Phrases; Index; Books |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910398960403321 |
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Embree Mary
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| New York, : Skyhorse Publishing, Inc., 2010 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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