If you're a pilot who is making the transition to a turbine-powered aircraft, you need a thorough understanding of how each system in today's advanced airplanes operates. That's where Advanced Aircraft Systems comes in. After a review of basic electric principles, author David Lombardo describes the theory, components, and practical applications of typical turboprop, turbojet and turbofan aircraft:

• Electrical systems
• Turbine engines
• Lubrication and cooling systems
• Propellers
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Fuel systems
• Landing gear systems
• Fire protection systems
• Aerodynamic control and protection systems

Author: David Lombardo.

Format: Softcover, Copyright 1993, 359 pages, Indexed.