Coverage includes the satellite/GPS systems for air, ship, and traffic navigation, as well as the new types of radar they use; electronic navigation in automobiles, truck fleets, and ships; the new spinning-wheel dry tuned gyros; laser rate sensors, and the latest inertial systems; and cutting edge technologies and how they integrate with existing systems.

Rich in current facts and photographs for an extensive roster of single- and twin-engine planes. Complete model-by-model profiles provide resale value trends, handling qualities, performance ratings, cabin comfort features and more. This guide spares no details about the faults that may jeopardize either your flying safety or your pocketbook in your quest for the perfect plane.

A pilot's guide to controlling human error. According to the FAA, most fatal accidents involving general aviation aircraft are caused by bad pilot decisions before and after takeoff. A good pilot must be able to make countless decisions and solve problems quickly under a variety of circumstances; once a chain of bad mistakes is established, even the best pilot can make a critical mistake. This guide is packed with inside information on virtually every aviation-related topic to enable you to consistently make responsible, intelligent preflight and in-flight decisions.

The objective of this book is to provide the material for an understanding of the concepts and a working knowledge of their applications consistent with the physics and mathematics background of junior/senior level engineering students. Covering fluid mechanics and the law of thermodynamics among many other aerodynamics characteristics.

Written for private pilots who want to fly with the same proficiency and safety standards as the pros. It's your opportunity to fly in the copilot's seat, learning all the tricks and techniques of safe and confident airmanship. Written by the first officer on a Lockheed L-1011, it offers you a unique opportunity to learn firsthand the attitudes, flying standards, and everyday procedures practiced by experienced airline and corporate aircraft captains. It should be required reading for all pilots.

This book develops the theory of stability and control of aircraft in a systems context. The key considerations are introduced using dimensional or normalized dimensional forms of the aircraft equations of motion. Through necessity, the scope of the text is limited to linearize small perturbation aircraft models. The material is intended for those coming to the subject for the first time, and provides a secure foundation from which to move into non-linear flight dynamics, simulation and advanced flight control. Placing emphasis on dynamics and their importance to flying and handling qualities, it is accessible to both the aeronautical engineer and the control engineer.

Perfect for pilots seeking an IFR rating, flight instructors developing lesson plans, and instrument pilots who want to brush up on their IFR skills. This book serves as a complete course that will help you meet or exceed the Instrument Pilot Practical Standards and obtain that often elusive IFR rating.

Almost every aspect of piloting becomes more difficult when flying at night. This potentially life-saving guide brings together in one convenient source the latest research into the human factors of flight safety with practical information on aircraft technology designed to simplify night flying. Whether you are a seasoned, new, or student pilot, Night Flying will serve as an ideal reference, one that you can use to establish your own safe nighttime flying habits.

Orbital mechanics is the study of how planetary bodies orbit each other and how gravity bends these orbits. This book describes the mechanics that must be taken into account in the development, design and control of rockets, satellites, and manned space vehicles.

The first comprehensive reference on the design, analysis and application of space vehicle mechanisms. More than thirty experts from a variety of related specialties and subspecialties share their insights, technical expertise, and in-depth knowledge on enormous variety of topics. Including stainless steel beryllium and other widely used materials, bearings, lubricants and component lubrications, release devices, motors, optical encoders, resolvers, signal and power transfer devices, deployment devices, thermal design, radiation and survivability, electrical interfaces and reliability

The skills and techniques of successful instrument flying are difficult to master and must be practiced constantly to maintain proficiency. A comprehensive guide to all elements of IFR flight, this book addresses: Instrument approaches, Weather, Radio communications, IFR flight planning, Instrument departures, Airspeed/altitude control, Charts, Spatial disorientation.

With lightplane production near zero and prices for high-quality used airplanes rising, this book will prove an essential time- and money-saving guide for anyone in the market for used aircraft. Learn how to begin your search with an assessment of your needs and financial limitations, learn how to decipher classified ads, evaluate and inspect used airplanes and complete a transaction. An illustrated model-by-model look at commonly available used aircraft and many hard-to-find models, complete with prices, accident ratings, performance specifications, and airworthiness directives is provided.

Here is all the expert advice and practical information you need to find a classic lightplane that fits your budget. This edition includes updated Airworthiness Directives, price lists, and available avionics for popular lightplane models made by Aeronca, Cessna, Ercoupe, Luscombe, Piper, Stinson, and Taylorcraft.

A model-by-model inspection of Piper's Indian series. Each model is discussed with regard to where-to-find, how-to-care-for-and-maintain, operating procedures, refurbishing techniques, design and outfitting points, engine specifics, and purchasing considerations.

Provides detailed information that makes this book functional as a buyer's guide...dealer's reference... and owner's refurbishing and maintenance advisory. Includes personal experiences by Piper pilots and insightful perspective to the in-flight maneuvering and handing capabilities of these planes.