Operate a jet transport fleet profitably, safely, and legally with this indispensable reference to assessment, performance-related FAA restrictions, and legal and economic issues. Written by a senior performance engineer with America West, it is a unique source of experienced advice combined with research on issues of technology, personnel management, dealing with government regulations, and more.
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The definitive professional's reference to jet transport safety, efficiency, and profitability Modeled on airline training courses, this groundbreaking book thoroughly explores the driving maxim of jet transport design and engineering--carry as much weight as possible as far as possible as fast as possible at the greatest profit possible. Experienced performance engineer Carlos Padilla examines the key concepts and methods being used by today's TMS successful industry players to achieve this important goal. This extensively researched volume provides you with important insights and heard-to-find information gained only through experience, including comprehensive explanations of performance issues related to jet operations. Featuring helpful lists and explanations of abbreviations and relevant terminology, this authoritative manual is also filled with example problems and solutions. Inside, you will find concise examinations of: Challenges arising from cockpit automation; Development of payload-range curves; Cost index and economy speeds; Calculations for weight and balance; Performance-related FAA restrictions: Propulsion systems and thrust setting parameters. The competitive environment of the airline industry, makes this book a vital resource for professionals working in the jet transport environment.
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A great book on economic operations,
By James E Lewis (Port Orange, FL United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Optimizing Jet Transport Efficiency: Performance, Operations, and Economics (Paperback)
As a professor of aeronautical science in a large aviation oriented college program, I had been searching for a text which covered the economic aspects of airplane performance. The author does a wonderful job covering subjects such as the "cost index" and how it relates to economic climb and economic cruise conditions. The mathematics is very basic and should be understood by persons having taken algebra and perhaps introductory physics. This is the only text that I found that goes beyond the standard performance type topics in the direction of cost impact upon operations. The book would be excellent reading for aviation professionals or students of aviation. Great book!
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This review is from: Optimizing Jet Transport Efficiency: Performance, Operations, and Economics (Paperback)
As a manager for a regional airline fuel savings program, this book is a valuable reference for me. I am a pilot with an operational knowledge of performance engineering, and this book is able to bridge the gap between my flight operational knowledge and the engineering behind fuel economy.
Many thanks for writing it!
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good read for jet tranport,
By jordanrh0918 (Colorado Springs, CO) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Optimizing Jet Transport Efficiency: Performance, Operations, and Economics (Paperback)
Overall, this book does a great job explaining flight dynamics and associated cost. Even those without an extensive engineering background will be able to apreciate and learn from this book.
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Although the actual atmosphere reaches heights of a few hundred thousand feet, it has been divided somewhat arbitrarily into a few major portions, within which the pressure and temperature variations have been defined by the world's aeronautical community (the International Civil Aviation Organization, ICAO); the result is known as the International Standard Atmosphere(ISA). Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
certified envelope, takeoff analysis, windmilling drag, operational allowances, gradient degradation, continued takeoff, speed schedule, liftoff point, optimum altitude, climb gradient, airborne portion, allowable takeoff weight, airline environment, takeoff process, cruise segment, engine inoperative, climb capability, compressibility correction, cruise altitude, climb angle, airport boundary, flap setting, net path, bank angle, descent path Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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Although the actual atmosphere reaches heights of a few hundred thousand feet, it has been divided somewhat arbitrarily into a few major portions, within which the pressure and temperature variations have been defined by the world's aeronautical community (the International Civil Aviation Organization, ICAO); the result is known as the International Standard Atmosphere(ISA). Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
certified envelope, takeoff analysis, windmilling drag, operational allowances, gradient degradation, continued takeoff, speed schedule, liftoff point, optimum altitude, climb gradient, airborne portion, allowable takeoff weight, airline environment, takeoff process, cruise segment, engine inoperative, climb capability, compressibility correction, cruise altitude, climb angle, airport boundary, flap setting, net path, bank angle, descent path Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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