Commercial Pilot Test Prep 2016

Author : Patrick S. Flannery
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781500638481
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (384 download)

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Download or read book Pilot's Book of Knowledge written by Patrick S. Flannery and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-07-30 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Licensed pilots are required to perform an approve flight plan, plan route and altitude selection, fuel load, by complying with FAA regulations. Pilots are an important part in Decision-making during the flight operation. Flying an airplane requires a very high level of skill. It literally takes years to acquire the skills necessary to fly commercial jets. Being an airline pilot can be one of the world's best jobs. A pilot must be very knowledgeable on a variety of subjects. To be a professional pilot you must understand the theory of flight and fundamental understanding of physics. A pilot must understand the laws of motion, mass, inertia, pressure, temperature, including aircraft loading, and system operations and limitations. A pilot must not only be able to interpret the weather provided to him, but must also be able to make judgments as to the validity of the weather forecasts themselves. Understand meteorology is rooted in physics. The pilot is the only one that can observe weather phenomena, and must be able to report what he or she is seeing accurately as well as make a quick analysis of the conditions. A pilot must understand aircraft systems, the principles of physics to operate, and the areas of physics that apply. A pilot must understand how maps and charts are constructed in order to properly interpret them. There are many ways of making charts, and each has advantages as well as downsides. There are times that an altitude or course deviation of just 100 feet could be dangerous. A pilot who does not understand charting could risk a crash. A pilot must be able to navigate using only the chart and visible landmarks, or ground based radio signals. Part of navigation also involves the weather. Pilots will often have to deviate from their normal course to avoid dangerous weather conditions. Sometimes this is not possible, and the pilot must be able to make decisions based on the known risks. A pilot must be familiar with hundreds of regulations that may affect his flight. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) writes these regulations. Air traffic control involves many regulations and procedures that pilots must follow. Pilots must have some knowledge the various illusions and sensations occur in flight that could adversely affect safety. Flying an airplane requires risk management, and risk management is not possible without fully understanding all the principals involved. After reading all this, if you still feel aviation is the career for you, then you are ready for this book.