Pilot's Avionics Survival Guide (Tab Practical Flying Series) [Paperback]

Edward R. Maher (Author)

Book Description

Series: Tab Practical Flying Series | Publication Date: October 1993

Understanding how avionics systems work and what to do if a system fails inflight is essential for all pilots. For aircraft owners, this knowledge can translate into hundreds of dollars in savings on repair bills. Here, Edward Maher provides helpful details on every major avionics system, explaining how to troubleshoot: Radios; Intercoms, speakers, microphones, and headsets; Antennas; Transmitters and receivers; Navigation systems: Loran, ADF, and GPS; Autopilots; Transponders and collision avoidance systems; Radar systems; Emergency locator transmitters; Gyroscopic instruments and compasses

Learn how to eliminate audio system noise

Purchase components using the handy manufacturers list

Especially geared to lightplane pilots and owners

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 210 pages
• Publisher: Tab Books (October 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0830642048
• ISBN-13: 978-0830642045
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,633,021 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Biography

Edward Maher (1941-Present) was born in LaSalle, Illinois to the children of German immigrant parents. First six years of life were spent in Kankakee, Illinois. Moved to Puerto Rico in 1947. Relocated to Dominican Republic one year later. Returned to the United States in 1956. For twenty-five years worked for Beech Aircraft in Salina, Kansas and in Wichita, Kansas. His first two books, Avionics Survival Guide and Avionics Troubleshooting and Repair were the only books of their kind, when released. Mr. Maher now lives in Southern California with his wife of 48 years and their grandchild of 21 years. He is presently working on three more books; one is science fiction, another science fantasy and the remaining two are family biographies.

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This review is from: Pilot's Avionics Survival Guide (Paperback)

I received this book along with the same author's publication
"Avionics Troubleshooting and Repair" seeking to gain the most information on avionics. The "Avionics Troubleshooting and Repair" appears to be a newer updated version of this same book although the titles are different. This earlier edition written in 1991, is more compact in both print and overall size. If I had to pick only one it would be the author's newest title mentioned above. The text is easier to read in the newest format. If you are seeking the most knowledge on the subject then both will serve well.