Ace The Technical Pilot Interview 2/E

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McGraw Hill Professional, Jun 21, 2012 - Technology & Engineering - 368 pages
Get 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:

  • Review the material most likely to be asked on your interview
  • Practice with 1000+ exam-style questions--complete with answers
  • Learn about the latest technologies, including CPDLC (Controller Pilot Data Link Communications) and ADS (Automatic Dependent Surveillance)
  • Focus your study on what you need to know

COVERAGE INCLUDES:
Aerodynamics * Engines * Jet and propeller aircraft differences * Navigation * Atmosphere and speed * Aircraft instruments and systems * Performance and flight planning * Meteorology and weather recognition * Flight operations and technique * Human performance * Type-specific questions

 

Contents

1 Aerodynamics
1
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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Gary V. Bristow is an airline pilot employed by Etihad Airways (Abu Dhabi).

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