Beyond the Checkride: Flight Basics Your Instructor Never Taught You, Second Edition

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE FOR NEW PILOTS--FULLY UPDATED!Covering the latest FAA regulations, Beyond the Checkride, Second Edition, is packed with invaluable lessons learned by trial and error based on the real-life experiences of hundreds of pilots. Originally written by legendary flight instructor Howard Fried and thoroughly revised by veteran pilot Gene Gailey, this practical resource takes you, step by step, through a flight from the perspective of a flight examiner. Learn from other pilots' mistakes--it's easier and safer, and it could even save your life.FEATURES UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE OF:Rarely taught basics, including maneuvering speed, propeller safety, night flying, and morePaperwork and other requirementsPilot certificates and ratingsHuman factors that affect flying, including fatigueand emotionsFlight safety and accident preventionAircraft controlSurviving spins, stalls, spirals, and moreFlying advanced aircraftWeather conditionsAir traffic controlFAA regulations