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Fletcher Anderson (Author)
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January 21, 2003 0071410538 978-0071410533 1
This training guide diminishes the dangers and doubles the thrill--and safety--of flying single-engine aircraft at high altitudes in mountainous regions. Logically organized by phases of flight--from preflight preparation to landings--the author combines statistics, techniques, and examples of actions (correct and incorrect) that real pilots have taken in actual flight scenarios.


* Details training that offsets mountain flying mistakes
* Describes the effects of altitude on pilots and aircraft
* Outlines cold weather operations and precautions
* Includes search and rescue operation procedures
* Reviews take-off conditions from airport mountains


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Packed with dozens of lifesaving illustrations!

HIGH ALTITUDE, LOW RISK!

Piloting aircraft above mountainous regions demands more than a thirst for adventure. It also requires a keen understanding of the unique challenges involved in mountain flying — for the safety and pleasure of everyone involved.

That’s why if you’re a pilot, a flight instructor, or are learning to fly, Flying the Mountains is the one-stop, practical resource you need to stay safe while soaring at extreme altitudes. Written with insight by a noted high-elevation flight instructor and pilot, Flying the Mountains:


* Outlines the nature of mountain flying
* Relays mountain flight accident statistics and causes
* Details effects of altitude on aircraft and pilots
* Examines in-flight ailments related to mountain flying
* Reviews take-off conditions from mountain airports
* And much, much more!

Logically organized by phases of flight — from preflight preparation to landings — Flying the Mountains delivers a potent combination of statistics, techniques, and examples of actions (correct and incorrect) used in actual flight scenarios.

About the Author

Fletcher Fairchild Anderson is the owner/operator of Mountain Aviation Services and a multi-rated flight instructor, charter pilot, and corporate pilot. He has given more than 2000 hours of mountain flying instruction; those sessions led to the development of a tutorial for students, upon which this book is based.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 332 pages
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (January 21, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0071410538
  • ISBN-13: 978-0071410533
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #353,755 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A saddened ending to a wonderful book, February 1, 2007
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As reported by the Telluride, Colorado Watch: Fletcher Fairchild Anderson died on Nov. 18, 2005 in an airplane accident in the Snake River Canyon of Wyoming. He was 57. I was so enthused by his humorous, caring, and clear writing style and by the valuable aviation wisdom that he carefully imparted that I sought to reach him by email in November, 2006 and discovered, instead, his obituary. I feel like I have lost a friend even though I never had the opportunity to meet Fletcher. His book will remain a treasured resource to me because of the insight of the central Colorado rockies that it provides. I store is with a copy of the Denver Sectional Aeronautical Chart with the goal of memorizing mountain pass, river and valley, and highway locations. I feel like I know the region after having read this book. I look forward to flying in this beautiful but unforgiving environment, after adequate personal instruction, and will continue to use Fletcher's book as my launch point to learn more and promote safe aviation practices to which he was devoted.





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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Addition to my bookshelf, December 1, 2010
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This book is especially about flying Colorado. It covers much more about high altitude work than others. It is very specific. The author appears to me to be an individualist. It is not a book on Alaska flying, but would be a very good addition to Sparky Imeson's wonderful book. Too bad he was killed but he would have been trying right to the last. Flying is about enjoying life, he did.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Learning Tool, Very Informative, July 12, 2007
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I am new to GA and a flatlander. The book is written specifically for the mountains but a lot of the information dealing with weather is very useful as a learning tool out of the mountains. Too bad the author was killed while flying in a canyon. I researched his death on the NTSB website and sure enough he was killed flying too low in a canyon and struck a wire. Overall a great book packed with great information.
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There are as many reasons to fly in the mountains as there are pilots. Read the first page
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Glenwood Springs, Rocky Mountains, Fletcher Anderson, Front Range, Brian Lewis, Flight Watch, Shelby Evans, United States, Loveland Pass, New York, Mount Evans, Ron Kanter, Margaret Lamb, Monarch Pass, Civil Air Patrol, Collegiate Mountains, Dallas Creek Mount Sneffels Telluride Airport, Dick Arnold, Great Plains, New Mexico, Salt Lake City, Appalachian Mountains, Buena Vista, Colorado Springs, Crested Butte
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