Controlling Pilot Error: Weather [Paperback]

Terry Lankford (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0071373284 | ISBN-13: 978-0071373289 | Publication Date: June 4, 2001 | Edition: 1

For pilots, weather is much bigger than small talk. This book discusses how to: resolve conflicts between what you see and what you're told; be prepared for 4 types of dangerous turbulence and 3 icing phenomena; get better information from weather-detection equipment; survive flying through little-known and unexpected weather events; avoid the misinterpretations, misunderstandings, and inadequate briefings lurking behind many weather-related aviation accidents; apply easy-to-use strategies to upgrade your weather savvy ; gain basic meteorological understanding that can save your life. "Fast & Focused Rx for Pilot Error" is the most effective aviation safety tools available. "Controlling Pilot Error" guides offer you expert protection against the causes of up to 80 per cent of aviation accidents - pilot mistakes. Each title provides: related case studies; valuable "save-yourself" techniques and safety tips; and clear and concise analysis of error sets.

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WEATHER

For pilots, weather is much bigger than small talk.

*Resolve conflicts between what you see and what you're told
*Be prepared for 4 types of dangerous turbulence and 3 icing phenomena
*Get better information from weather-detection equipment
*Survive flying through little-known and unexpected weather events
*Avoid the misinterpretations, misunderstandings, and inadequate briefings lurking behind many weather-related aviation accidents
*Apply easy-to-use strategies to upgrade your weather savvy
*Gain basic meteorological understanding that can save your life

FAST & FOCUSED RX FOR PILOT ERROR

The most effective aviation safety tools available, CONTROLLING PILOT ERROR guides offer you expert protection against the causes of up to 80% of aviation accidents--pilot mistakes. Each title provides:

*Related case studies
*Valuable "save-yourself" techniques and safety tips
*Clear and concise analysis of error sets.

BEST FOR PILOTS--BUILD YOUR KNOWLEDGE BASE--INCREASE YOUR CONFIDENCE--SHARPEN YOUR SKILLS--LEARN LIFESAVING TIPS

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Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (June 4, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071373284
• ISBN-13: 978-0071373289
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,989,010 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars A Very General Study of Weather Hazards, September 5, 2003

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This review is from: Controlling Pilot Error: Weather (Paperback)

I had high hopes for this book when I bought it. The book promised large gains in my aviation weather knowledge. I actually felt a little underwhelmed to be honest. This is, in essence, an introductory level aviation weather textbook.

I am a current airline pilot flying MD-80's, and think that as a General Aviation weather resource, this book is OK. It would be particularly useful for someone studying for their Instrument rating or initial Commercial certificate. For jet transport operations, though, this book is only marginally useful.

This book does contain good information, but understand that it is not very detailed information (I read the entire book in two hours in a hotel room), and is marginally useful to experienced turbine pilots. The book is partly redeemed by numerous case studies, that show the relevance of the materiel. The case studies are very interesting, but lack depth. For better case studies I recommend the NASA ASRS monthly reports (blue sheets) that are mailed free to interested people. For better real world weather flying, stick with Richard Collins for GA or "Fly The Wing" by Jim Webb for turbine flying.