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FLY HIGH, FLY LONG, FLY FREE, FLY FOREVER: This guide for new pilots proves that the fun has just begun when you pocket that precious certificate that says you're free to fly on your own. Now, veteran pilot LeRoy Cook shows you what lies beyond flight school. This indispensable, skill-building handbook not only leads you through becoming a fully fledged, confident, and competent independent pilot, it helps you discover all the joys of flying, from vacation advice to piloting for money. PERFECT FOR POST-FLIGHT-SCHOOL EDUCATION: Grow as a pilot, both technically and personally. Get better performance from airplanes, with techniques rarely taught in flight school and sharpen self-evaluation and judgment skills. Learn to handle unfamiliar airport conditions such as grass fields, large traffic centers, and air congestion. Have fun with the family on board. Upgrade your ability to fly in four-season weather and make solo weather decisions. Discover money-making, service, and social opportunities. Perform expert flight tests on aircraft for sale. Master advanced navigation systems and prepare for additional ratings. | ** | Parts |
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| 1 | Striking Out on Your Own | | 2 | Traffic and Airports | | 3 | Weather | | 4 | Surviving the Seasons | | 5 | Using Your Head | | 6 | Your Own Airplane | | 7 | Going On |
The challenge of flying doesn't end when you get your private pilot's license. In fact, the real excitement has just begun. 101 Things to Do with Your Private Pilot's License is packed with new ways to sharpen your skills and make every flying hour rewarding. About the Author
LeRoy Cook calls himself a lifelong aviation student. A columnist and editor for Private Pilot magazine for more than 20 years, and a flight instructor for nearly 40 years, he holds FAA Gold Seal certification for single-engine and multiengine airplanes, gliders, and instrument instruction. Soft Cover
300 pages, Indexed, Illustrated Publisher
McGraw-Hill (2003)
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