Sporty's Air Facts & Practical Airmanship Guide - Essential Aviation Knowledge for Pilots & Flight Enthusiasts - Perfect for Flight Training, Safety Education & Aviation Career Development

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Air Facts: Practical Airmanship Includes 4 Air Facts Titles Preflight Tips - Flying is more challenging than most pilots' preflight inspections would indicate. You'll learn what to look for, why each item is important and the consequences of inattention to any. Along the way, you'll also pick up valuable tips, such as how to plan for an inaccurate winds aloft forecast. (28 min.) Departing - You'll learn the many factors contributing to a successful departure and (how to manage each), why rotation speed in your airplane's POH is best used as a general guideline and much more. Learn how to plan your departures like the pros. (29 min.) Climb & Cruise - Starts at 1000' AGL and continues through the en route phase of flight. See how instrument approaches can improve your departures and how to estimate in-flight visibility quickly, easily and accurately. Covering both VFR and IFR flying, the techniques covered in this title will help you manage the en route chores that keep you ahead of the airplane. (27 min.) Descent & Landing - Examines both VFR and IFR arrival procedures and provides hints to help make this critical phase of flight go smoothly. Learn to fly defensively in the pattern and to manage both the aircraft and the flight environment - from dealing with changing winds to navigating the intricacies of ATC. (29 min.)