Preface; PART ONE: Takeoffs; 1 basic considerations of a normal takeoff; 2 short-field takeoffs; 3 soft-field takeoffs; 4 critical takeoff situations; 5 night takeoffs; 6 tailwheel takeoffs; 7 cardinal rules for perfect takeoffs; PART TWO: Landings; 8 basic considerations of a normal landing; 9 crosswind procedures; 10 short-field operations; 11 soft-field operations; 12 night landing procedures; 13 emergency landings; 14 critical landing situations; 15 slip to a landing; 16 landing tailwheel airplanes; 17 cardinal rules for perfect landings; epilogue; appendix; suggested reading
Summary
Many pilots resign themselves to imperfect takeoffs and landings merely because they're unaware that even the pros must work at each of these critical phases of flight. ""Making Perfect Takeoffs and Landings in Light Airplanes"" shows pilots how to develop total awareness for the situation, the airplane, and the self?and to convert that awareness into perfect takeoffs and landings. This book will teach new students safe and proper techniques as well as provide tips for refreshing experienced pilots who may not fly on a regular basis. The detailed yet easy-to-follow steps given here ensure page
