Overview

Expert authors demonstrate the topic using pilot reports drawn from an FAA/NASA sponsored database. A post-mortem of real-life, real-pilot accidents is conducted to explain what went wrong and why. An action agenda is drawn of preventive techniques pilots can effect to avoid the same risks. Each book opens with a Foreword/Preface by series editor Tony Kern that links the individual topic to the bigger picture. The author provides an intro to the specific issue and follows on with chapters containing case studies chosen to illustrate the variables within the area, therein accomplishing greatest breadth possible

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Author:   Thomas Turner
Publisher:   McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Imprint:   McGraw-Hill Professional
Volume:   No. 6
Dimensions:   Width: 13.70cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 21.30cm
Weight:   0.193kg
ISBN:  

9780071372541

ISBN 10:   0071372547
Pages:   150
Publication Date:   16 June 2001
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of print, replaced by POD  
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Table of Contents

Introduction. Checklists and Do Lists . Chapter 1: Fuel-Related Mishaps. Case 1: Commuter Crew Fails to Fuel Before Takeoff. Case 2: Distraction Prevents Fueling Before Taxi. Case 3: Quick-Turn Missed Fueling. Case 4: Fuel Starvation After the Fly-In. Case 5: Multiengine Instruction Runs Dry. Case 6: Frozen Fuel. Case 7: Personal Experience--Loose Fuel Cap. Avoiding Fuel-Related Accidents. Chapter 2: Improper Takeoff Configuration. Case 1: Fasten Seat Belts. Case 2: Takeoff Without Clearance. Case 3: Another Clearance Missed. Case 4: Failure to Configure for Takeoff--Lights. Case 5: Failure to Configure for Takeoff--Flaps. Case 6: Cabin Pressure Misconfiguration. Case 7: Canopy Open on Takeoff. Case 8: Propeller Strike on Takeoff. Case 9: Two Engines: Why Not Use Both? Case 10: Improper Trim Setting. Avoiding Improper Takeoff Configuration Accidents. Chapter 3: Improper Landing Configuration. Case 1: Hard Landing. Case 2: Landing Without a Clearance. Case 3: No Steering on Landing. Case 4: Should've Kept the Wheels Up. Case 5: Setup for Disaster. Avoiding Improper Landing Configuration Accidents. Chapter 4: Miscellaneous Accidents and Incidents. Case 1: Descent Below Cleared Altitude. Case 2: Continued Flight in an Unairworthy Airplane. Case 3: When Checklists Don't Help. Case 4: Think One Thing, Do Another. Case 5: Flying Head Down. Case 6: Altimeter Setting. Case 7: Nonstandard Deicing Technique. Case 8: Doors Not Latched for Takeoff. Avoiding Miscellaneous Incidents. Chapter 5: The Ultimate Checklist and Procedures Accident: The Gear-Up Landing. Case 1: Traffic Pattern Distraction. Case 2: When By the Book Doesn't Fix the Problem. Case 3: Landing Gear Oversight . Case 4: Practice Wasn't Perfect. Case 5: Flying More Than One Airplane. Case 6: Distraction on Downwind. Case 7: Don't Depend on Warnings. Case 8: Electrical Failure Causes Distraction. Case 9: End of a Long Duty Day. Case 10: Turbulence Changes Technique. Case 11: Long Day, Short Rollout. Avoiding Gear-Up Accidents. Conclusion: Avoiding Checklist-and Compliance-Related Mishaps. Danger Signs. Suggested Techniques.

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I love the idea of the 10-volume set. This is a great price point, and the topics appear to be diverse enough, that they will appeal very broadly. With good packaging and writing, this series could easily become a real staple in the industry. I love it. Andy Holcomb, Specialty Accounts; Broad-spectrum appeal should work well in market. Great price. John Wing, Wing-Aero

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