Bill Kershner believes that the average pilot could learn the basics of airplane performance very easily if the involved mathematics were bypassed. Therefore one of the purposes of this book is to bridge the gap between theory and practical application, covering the fundamentals of airplane Lift, Weight, Drag, and Thrust. If pilots know these basic principles of performance they will readily understand the effects of variable factors such as altitude and temperature on the operation of the aircraft.

About the Author
William Kershner nationally renowned aviator, was named an Elder Statesman of Aviation in 1997. This honor came as a culmination of his 52 years in the industry as a pilot, instructor, author of flight manuals, and owner of an aerobatics school in Sewanee, Tennessee. Kershner holds certificates and ratings for: Airline Transport Pilot - multi-engine, land; Commercial Privileges - single-engine, land; Flight Instructor - single- and multi-engine airplanes and instrument; and Ground Instructor - advanced. He received the FAA Instructor of the year Award in 1992.

Soft Cover
344 pages, Indexed, Illustrated

Publisher
Blackwell (2003)