Ace The Technical Pilot Interview 2/EGet your career off the ground with this updated guide to acing the technical pilot interview! Written by an experienced airline pilot, Ace the Technical Pilot Interview, Second Edition is filled with more than 1000 questions and answers, many of them all-new. This practical study tool asks the right questions so you'll know the right answers. It's a must-have, one-stop resource for all pilots, regardless of aircraft type, performance, or global region. Ace the Technical Pilot Interview, Second Edition helps you:
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Contents
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2 Engines | 51 |
3 Jet and Propeller Aircraft Differences | 85 |
4 Navigation | 89 |
5 Atmosphere and Speed | 115 |
6 Aircraft Instruments and Systems | 127 |
7 Performance and Flight Planning | 183 |
8 Meteorology and Weather Recognition | 221 |
9 Flight Operations and Technique | 273 |
10 Human Performance | 327 |
11 TypeSpecific Questions | 335 |
Index | 339 |
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