Swatton P.J. Aircraft Performance Theory and Practice for Pilots

Blackwell Science Ltd., Oxford, 2000. — 368 p. — ISBN: 978-0-470-77313-0.In the last seven years, many of the regulations regarding civil aviation have changed. This new revised edition of the standard reference used in aviation flight schools includes all the latest JAA regulations and requirements, giving aspiring pilots what they need to pass the JAA exam, while also keeping flight operators fully briefed on the newest JAA rulings. Divided into three parts, the book covers the aerodynamic theory for each phase of flight, scheduled performance theory, and practical aspects of aeroplane performance. With 622 test questions and answers, as well as 25 consolidation exercises, spread over 18 chapters, here is the premier study guide for pilots in training.List of Abbreviations.Acknowledgements.General Theory.
General.
Regulations and Requirements.
Performance Planning.
Flight Manuals.
Altimeter Corrections.
Test Paper.
Aerodrome Surfaces.
Field-Lengths Available.
The Take-off Climb Area.
The Aerodrome Landing Surface Area.
Aerodrome Pavement Strength.
The ACN/PCN Reporting System.
Test Paper.
Contaminated Surfaces.
The Effects of Runway Contamination.
Hydroplaning (Aquaplaning).
Test Paper.
The Principles of Flight.
Level Flight.
Climbing Flight.
Descending Flight.
Maximum Range and Endurance.
Test Paper.
The Variables.
The General Effect of the Variables.
Take-off and Climb Speeds.
Landing Speeds.
Performance Calculations and Limitations.
Test Paper.
Class ‘A’ Aeroplanes: Theory.
Class ‘A’ Take-off.
Field-Length Requirements.
Field-Length Limited Takeoff Weight Analysis.
Rapid Calculation Methods.
Take-off Abnormalities.
Test Paper.
Class ‘A’ Take-off Climb.
The Take-off Climb Requirements.
Weight-Altitude-Temperature Limitation.
Obstacle Clearance.
The Profile Plot.
Planned Turns.
Test Paper.
Class ‘A’ En-Route.
The En-Route Regulations and Requirements.
The Route and Drift-Down Technique.
Drift-Down Calculations and Presentation.
Test Paper.
Class ‘A’ Landing.
The Landing Regulations.
The Landing Requirements.
Loading Weight-Altitude-Temperature Limitation.
Test Paper.
The Complete Flight.
Maximum Landing Weight.
Maximum Take-off Weight.
Requirement Anomalies.
Test Paper.
Class ‘B’ Aeroplanes: Theory.
Class ‘B’ Requirements.
The Field-Length Requirements.
The Take-off Climb Requirements.
The En-Route Requirements.
The Landing Requirements.
Test Paper.
Class ‘C’ Aeroplanes: Theory.
Class ‘C’ Requirements.
The Field-Length Requirements.
The Take-off Climb Requirements.
The En-Route Requirements.
The Landing Requirements.
Definitions.
Speed.
Distance, Height and Weight.
Miscellaneous.
Test Paper.
Test Paper Answers.