This new Third Edition of Professional Pilot more than ever is about decision making. Far from your typical textbook on aerodynamics and systems, this book takes you right up front to learn from a master turbine pilot whos been there. The author infuses 50 years of experience as a corporate pilot and pilot examiner into fluid discussions that probe the details all career aviators must understand. Pilots will achieve a new level of understanding about day-to-day, real-world flying and gain a full indoctrination into the topics that matter when flying heavy, high, and fast—among which include: *Take-off V-speeds and the real physics of takeoff performance *Handling runway contamination *Cruise speed and fuel control in turbine aircraft *High altitude flight dynamics *The dangers of high altitude physiology *Managing icing conditions and the inadequacy of the regs in making real-world decisions about those conditions *Surviving emergencies such as rapid decompression and in-flight fire

The Third Edition has been updated with the latest cockpit and airport procedures as well as recent advancements in communications and navigation equipment. FITS (FAA/Industry Training Standards) are also now included, and information has been added to prepare pilots for todays state-of-the-art “TAA” (technically-advanced aircraft) and VLJs (very-light jets).

Professional Pilot is filled with points to remember so pilots can take away operational rules-of-thumb and immediately apply them to their daily flying. This insider's look into the mind and cockpit of an accomplished aviator is an invaluable resource for pilots wanting to achieve the next level of aeronautical mastery. Includes illustrations throughout, bibliography, and index. Softcover, 8-1/4" x 10-3/4", 336 pages. [ASA-PRO-PILOT-3] Related Products and Accessories The Turbine Pilot's Flight Manual Everything a pilot is expected to know when transitioning to turbine-powered aircraft. Includes bonus CD-ROM. Price: $39.95 Oral Exam Guide: ATP Contains the questions most frequently asked by FAA examiners during the airplane checkride, and the appropriate responses. Price: $12.95 Flashcards for ATP Prepare for exams, checkrides, and interviews! Questions for Parts 119, 121, and 135 operations. Price: $19.95 Prepware 2009 - Airline Transport Pilot & Flight Engineer Comprehensive preparation and study software for the Airline Transport Pilot, Dispatcher, and FE exams. Price: $49.95 Prepware 2009 Download Edition - Airline Transport Pilot & Flight Engineer Download for immediate use: Comprehensive preparation and study software for the Airline Transport Pilot (ATP), Aircraft Dispatcher, and Flight Engineer FAA Knowledge Exams. Price: $49.95 Mental Math for Pilots, Second Edition Sharpen your math skills for the interview as well as for the cockpit, with these great tips for figuring math problems in your head without paper or calculator. Price: $24.95 Calm in the Face of Conflict Twelve powerful strategies to help you think through problems, decisions, and conflicts. Price: $14.95 Fly the Wing Written primarily for Commercial & Airline Transport pilots, this is a comprehensive textbook for operating transport-category airplanes, including a companion CD-ROM*. Price: $34.95 The Pilot's Guide to the Modern Airline Cockpit Essential reading material for anyone who has aspirations to fly for an airline. Introduces you to the world of cockpit automation. Price: $24.95 Home | Products | Academics | Customer Service | ASA HQ Your Cart | Your Account | Contact ASA | Dealer Resources Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. 7005 132nd Place SE | Newcastle WA 98059-3153 | 800-272-2359 | 425-235-1500 Copyright © 2009 by Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. All rights reserved. Our Privacy, policy is available on-line. This website is optimized for 800x600 resolution and Internet Explorer 6.0+ Please report website problems to the webmaster.