This book presents what you need to know about how your airplane works. Focused on practical value to the pilot, "Aircraft Systems" takes you on a thoroughly illustrated tour of the systems that make your plane work, giving you step-by-step procedures and troubleshooting tips that improve safety and cut risk, no matter what the situation.Pilot/mechanic David A. Lombardo, author of "Advanced Aircraft Systems", presents crucial information on systems in single- and light twin-engine planes. No matter what page you turn to, you'll find fully illustrated, system-by-system information that will help you: make better piloting decisions both in the air and on the ground; avoid risk with a better understanding of preflight inspections; troubleshoot in-flight problems and handle emergencies in any system; cut costs with better maintenance, improved communication with mechanics, and correct choices in engine overhauls; recognize and overcome bad interactions between systems; and, improve interpersonal relationships with passengers and crew.
Full of life-saving information, from the anatomy of a tire, to emergency electrical system failure load shedding, "Aircraft Systems" delivers the critical, confidence-building guidance that you'll rely on every time you enter the cockpit. |