Weather Flying is regarded in the industry as the bible of weather flying. Robert Buck, a general aviation and commercial pilot with tens of thousands of hours of flight time, explains weather in a nontechnical way, giving pilots useful understanding of weather and practical knowledge of how to judge it and fly it. Covers weather flying psychology, en route weather changes, radar and how to use it, taking off in bad weather, and much more. Winner of the Flight Safety Foundation’s Publication Award; recommended by the FAA.

Contents:

About Some People.
Introduction.
Weather Flying.
A Little Theory for Weather Flying.
Some Thoughts on Checking Weather.
How to Check Weather.
Weather Information.
Checking Weather Details.
Checking Weather for the Route.
Equipment Needs for Weather Flying.
Temperature, an Important Part of Weather Flying.
Some Psychology of Weather Flying.
Turbulence and Flying It.
VFR Flying Weather Visually.
About Keeping Proficient Flying Instruments.
Thunderstorms and Flying Them.
Ice and Flying It.
Taking Off in Bad Weather.
Weather Flying En Route.
Landing in Bad Weather.
Teaching Yourself to Fly Weather.
Something on Judgment.

Author Robert Buck
ISBN: 007008761X
Hardcover, 25 illus. , 304 pages.
Pub date: September 1, 1997

Copyright: 1998
McGraw-Hill

Visualized Flight Maneuvers Handbook – Katana

Excellent learning and teaching aid for Katana instructors and students, covering all maneuvers for Private and Flight Instructor Certificates. Each maneuver is depicted in detail according to type of aircraft in which the lesson will take place; each states the objective of the task and lists the practical test standards required. Fully illustrated. Fold-out pages with each maneuver complete on a one-page spread so reader absorbs all the visual/text information at once.

Visualized Flight Maneuvers Handbook – High Wing

Traditionally known as the “blue maneuvers book,” this handbook is one of a series that has been the standard of the industry for more than 40 years, and complies with current practical test standards and regulations. This is the Second Edition of ASA’s publication of the High-Wing version of the Visualized Flight Maneuvers series.

Excellent learning and teaching aid for instructors and students, covering all maneuvers for Private, Commercial, and Flight Instructor Certificates including the new maneuvers from the 2002 Practical Test Standards: steep spirals, and the 180-degree power-off approach. Each maneuver is depicted in detail according to type of aircraft in which the lesson will take place; each states the objective of the task and lists the practical test standards required. This handbook is fully illustrated with fold-out pages showing each maneuver complete on a one-page spread, so the reader absorbs all the visual/text information at once.

This maneuvers guide is designed to be compact and easy to carry, and has a spiral binding for easy access to the fold-out pages. The illustrated fold-outs show each maneuver step-by-step, helping pilots understand what they should be looking for outside the cockpit window. Pilots will find full descriptions of stalls, slips, and ground reference maneuvers, as well as short, soft, and crosswind takeoffs and landings. Also included are suggested checklists for everything from preflight to takeoffs and landings, performance, and checkrides, and an easy-to-use index so pilots can quickly refer to any desired task.

Transport Category Aircraft Systems

The only text available that covers FAR part 121 aircraft. A system-by-system approach to understanding jet transports. Necessary for A&P students and certified technicians looking for a comprehensive reference for large aircraft. ISBN# 0-88.487-232-7. 396 pages.

The Student Pilot’s Flight Manual

From First Flight to Private Certificate

This is the authoritative volume from Bill Kershner, the first in The Flight Manuals Series. Presents a wealth of practical information while encouraging decision making by students. The fundamentals of flying are clearly described in a step-by-step, informal manner that a student can easily understand. Includes detailed references to maneuvers and procedures, and is fully illustrated with the author’s own drawings. This book is also intended as a reference for the Flight Review for private pilots with a single-engine, land airplane rating.

Organized in the same order a Student Pilot will progress through the flight training curriculum, the book covers all you need to know and be able to do before the flight, presolo, the postsolo maneuvers, cross-country and night flying. It is a gathering of material used in preflight and postflight briefings and in-flight instruction provided by one of the greatest flight instructors of our time. It also includes a synopsis of what to expect for your FAA Knowledge Exam and checkride. This book is not intended to just help you “get past” the knowledge exam and checkride, but includes the information for use in the day-to-day process of learning to fly airplanes.

A completely integrated 98-page syllabus provides the instructional format for flight instructors and student pilots using both The Student Pilot’s Flight Manual and The Flight Instructors Manual. It serves as a guide for teaching ground and flight instruction as well as a checklist of student accomplishments from the first flight through the private pilot knowledge and practical tests.

The Ninth Edition is fully revised and updated. Includes an appendix on engines and other systems along with seven color maps. Softcover, illustrated, 8 x 11, 440 pages.

“Since I first began taking flying lessons, I have used William Kershner’s wonderful Flight Manuals – from his “Student Pilot’s Flight Manual” to his “Flight Instructor’s Manual.” I love the way Mr. Kershner makes fun and interesting reading of sometimes-dry subjects. His books are easy and fun to read and filled with all of the best information! I continue to recommend his books to anyone learning to fly, and have bought quite of few of them over the years to give to aspiring pilots. I cannot think of any other books on aviation that I would recommend more highly than William Kershner’s Flight Manuals.” Patty Wagstaff, 2004 Inductee, National Aviation Hall of Fame

The Pilot’s Manual: Volume 1: Flight School

Time is money in an airplane and with an instructor. Flight School will save readers on both as they progress through Private and Commercial certificates. Flight instructors tell students which maneuvers will be covered in the next lesson and they then prepare themselves by reading the relevant chapters and working the reviews. The book can also be used with the post-flight briefing, to consolidate what students practiced in the air. Flight instructors will benefit from better-prepared students, and students will benefit from more progress in their flight training. Softcover, full-color, illustrated throughout, glossary and index, 656 pages. Foreword by Barry Schiff.
“… The superb quality of this publication as well as its attention to detail and accuracy of information makes for easy reading and an indispensable reference tool for the flight instructor. Used during all phases of the [private pilot] course, will ensure a well prepared, accomplished new pilot. This product is an asset to the aviation industry.” — Steve Odendaal, Flight Operations Inspector, South African Civial Aviation Authority

The Pilots Manual                                                  
Private Pilot
Syllabus

This syllabus presents the most integrated and comprehensive flight training program available, along with many advantages:

   * Based on The Pilots Manual Series. Schools, instructors, or students can choose to supplement the program with other texts, videos, etc. This allows freedom to teach or learn the material in the most effective wayon an individual basis.
   * All Part 141 requirements have been met in a logical and user-friendly manner.
   * Flight lessons are presented side-by-side with their coordinating ground lessons. This integrated approach provides the most efficient path to completion, and is easier to follow than separate ground and flight training programs.
   * Flexible enough to be effective for all programs.
   * Includes Optional Reviews in each stageallowing the student to review material when necessary, yet still follow the syllabus and maintain progress.
   * Now with an Appendix allowing Basic ATD integration with your existing instructional methods!
   * Every syllabus in the series includes:
         o Instructor endorsements
         o All Stage Exams needed for the program
         o Airman Certificate Rating Application and checkride checklist

ISBN: 978-1-56027-687-6

The Instrument Flight Manual

The Instrument Rating and Beyond

Written for the pilot desiring to add an instrument rating, and for the instrument-rated pilot who needs a refresher. Divided into five sections, the book covers: airplane performance and basic instrument flying, navigation and communication aids and their instruments, planning the instrument flight (weather systems and planning, charts and other printed aids, and planning the navigation), the instrument flight and the knowledge and practical tests (a scenario “trip” using the knowledge gained in the first three sections, including clearances, takeoff and departure, enroute, and approaches, and a syllabus for the instrument trainee and the CFII.

Significant time is devoted to air traffic control as it is one of the most difficult aspects of flying IFR. Kershner’s goal in this manual is to cover the subject in as much detail as possible while remaining uncomplicated.

Airspeeds, expected clearances, and altitudes used are based on high-performance, retractable-gear, four-place, general aviation airplanes unless otherwise noted. Jet and other high-altitude (above 18,000) IFR operations are left for coverage in other books. Numerous illustrations by the author aid in visualization of the concepts. This book covers everything students need to know to obtain an FAA instrument rating and will be a valuable aid to instructors. Current to the October 2004 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards.

Softcover, illustrated, 8.5 x 11, 312 pages.

The Flight Instructor’s Manual

The new and updated fourth edition of The Flight Instructor’s Manual is an invaluable reference for those working on the flight instructor certificate and serves as an indispensable guide for the new instructor.

The book is organized so each chapter can be used as a stand-alone reference for a particular phase of instruction. The information parallels the material presented in The Student Pilot’s Flight Manual, The Advanced Pilot’s Flight Manual, The Basic Aerobatic Manual, and The Instrument Flight Manual, allowing The Flight Instructor’s Manual to serve as a “how to instruct” guide rather than a comprehensive textbook on the basics.

Major topics include:

   * Fundamentals of Flight Instruction
   * Presolo Instruction
   * First Solo to the Private Certificate
   * Advances VFR Instruction
   * Introduction to Aerobatic Instruction
   * Instrument Instruction

Softcover, 8.5 x 11, 503 pages.

“Since I first began taking flying lessons, I have used William Kershner’s wonderful Flight Manuals – from his “Student Pilot’s Flight Manual” to his “Flight Instructor’s Manual.” I love the way Mr. Kershner makes fun and interesting reading of sometimes-dry subjects. His books are easy and fun to read and filled with all of the best information! I continue to recommend his books to anyone learning to fly, and have bought quite of few of them over the years to give to aspiring pilots. I cannot think of any other books on aviation that I would recommend more highly than William Kershner’s Flight Manuals.” Patty Wagstaff, 2004 Inductee, National Aviation Hall of Fame

This book offers a ground and flight training curriculum, meeting all experience and knowledge requirements for both Part 61 and 141 programs. Used in conjunction with Bob Gardners The Complete Private Pilot textbook 10th Edition, the syllabus will take the student from start to finish in an efficient and logical manner, with the ultimate goal of achieving Private Pilot Airplane certification.

The Complete Pilot Series can be used for home study, certified flight schools, or as a base for student kits.

Stage Exams included