Fast-reading, practical, step-by-step descriptions of how to land small airplanes safely and with confidence in a variety of situations form the basis of this compact manual pilots will want to keep in their cockpits for both preflight and in-flight use.

Making Perfect Landings in Light Airplanes addresses a difficult and dangerous aspect of flying as a series of steps requiring total awareness of situation, airplane, and self. It encourages applied reasoning as it teaches pilots to identify and assess circumstances and conditions, then implement appropriate procedures to ensure safe, comfortable landings.

Contents:

• Chapter 1 Basic Considerations of a Normal Landing.
• Chapter 2 Crosswind Procedures.
• Chapter 3 Short-Field Operations.
• Chapter 4 Soft-Field Operations.
• Chapter 5 Night Landing Procedures.
• Chapter 6 Emergency Landings.
• Chapter 7 Critical Landing Situations.
• Chapter 8 Slip to a Landing.
• Chapter 9 Landing Tailwheel Airplanes.
• Chapter 10 Cardinal Rules for Perfect Landings.