The Pilot Shop

This book is divided into two sections.
Section one is the Reciprocating Engine, and cover topics like: Lubrication, Cooling, Ignintion, Carburation, Fuel Injection, Fuel Systems, Engine Performance, Power Augmentation, Handling and Propellers.

Section two is the Jet Engine, and covers topics like: Principles of Operation, Working Cycle, Intakes, Compressors, Combustion, Turbines, Exhaust, Thrust Augmentation, Internal and Bleed Air, Gearboxes, Ignintion, Fuel, Lubrication, Noise Suppression, Ice protecyion, Control Indicators, Operation, Turbo-Props, APU and Ram Air Turbine

Together with our books “Airframes and Systems”, “Electrics” and “Instrumentation”, the “Powerplant” book covers the curriculum in the “Aircraft General Knowledge” as required by JAR-FCL

This book covers all types of instruments found in todays aeroplanes. Both instrumentation of small, single-engine piston aeroplanes and large, modern jets are covered here.

Main topics are among the following: Pressure Instruments and Air Data Computers, Radio Altimeters, Magnetism and Compasses, Gyro Systems, Inertial Navigation Systems, EFIS, FMS, Engine Instrumentation, Autopilots, Warning and Recording Systems, TCAS, GPWS.

Together with our books Airframes and Systems, Powerplant and Electrics, the Instrumentation book covers the curriculum in the Aircraft General Knowledge as required by JAR-FCL and EASA. 

Together with the books Performance and Flight Planning, this book covers the JAR-FCL and the EASA Learning Objectives in the subject Flight Performance and Planning. Emphasis has been given on providing the student with the basic physics knowledge required to be able to form the set of equations necessary to find the centre of gravity position.

From the books contents: Masses, Centre of Gravity, Mean Aerodynamic Chord, Aircraft Mass Check, Floor Loads and Calculation of Traffic Load. The book has dedicated chapters for calculation of Mass and balance for:

-Small Aeroplane (the JAA generic aeroplane SEP1)
-Light Twin Aeroplane (the JAA generic aeroplane MEP1) 
-Medium Range Twin Jet (the JAA generic aeroplane MRJT1)
 
Within the JAA/EASA countries SI units are supposed to be used. On the other hand, it is common to use US units in aviation. In this book SI units are used as first choice and US units when it seems logical to do so.

Human factors training is a requirement of the ICAO, JAA and EASA. The relevance of human factors may be simply summed up by the fact that approximately 75% of all air accidents are now accountable to human error in one form or another. 

When considering the huge advances in aircraft safety in terms of technical reliability and accuracy, it is only prudent to consider the crew’s role in the improvement of flight safety.

This implies that all pilots must have a thorough knowledge of both flight physiology and psychological aspects relevant to aviation.

You will find these topics in the Human Performance & Limitations book, together with all other topics listed in the JAR-FCL and EASA documents. Examples are Vision, Hearing and Balance, Spatial Disorientation and Sensory Illusions, the Nervous System, Hygiene, Human Error, Flight Deck Management, Stress, Sleep and Automation. The book also deals with Accident Statistics, Flight Safety Concepts and the SHELL Concept.

This book is based on the JAR-FCL and EASA Learning Objectives, and provides the student with all the knowledge necessary for passing the JAA ATPL exam in Meteorology. 

It is divided into 22 chapters, and although the book is written for student pilots, other people with interest in meteorology will also have great benefit from reading it. Many topics are discussed, for instance: 
The Atmosphere, Pressure, Altimetry, Thermodynamics of the Atmosphere, Pressure Systems, Wind, Jet Streams, Clouds and Fog, Precipitation, Air Masses and Fronts, Climatology, Icing, Various types of Turbulence, Thunderstorms, Flight Hazards, Weather Charts and Meteorological Information, Satellite Information.

General Navigation has always been considered one of the most demanding subjects for student pilots. With this book in General Navigation the student is provided with a great help in his or her effort to prepare for the ATPL exam.

Together with the book Radio Navigation this book covers the curriculum in the subject Navigation as required by JAR-FCL and EASA.

Central topics are: Directions and Speed, Triangle of Velocities, the Earth, Charts and Chart Projections, Practical Air Navigation, Solar System and Time, Point of Safe Return and Critical Point, Magnetism and Compasses, Inertial Navigation, Electronic Flight Instrument Systems EFIS, and Flight Management Systems FMS.

The book is full of examples and colourful illustrations and presents the Navigation subject in a very reader-friendly way. Although the book is written for student pilots, it is also suitable for people having an interest of air navigation.

Together with the book General Navigation this book covers the curriculum in the subject Navigation as required by JAR-FCL and EASA.

Main topics in this book are: Basic Radio Principles, NDB and ADF, VORs, DME, ILS, Marker Beacons, MLS, Radar Principles, Various types of primary and secondary radars, Weather Radar, Doppler Navigation, Hyperbolic Navigation, Loran C and Area Navigation Systems. Modern Global Navigation Satellite Systems GNSS are fully covered. So are modern aircraft systems like EFIS and FMS.

The coming system called CNS/ATM (short for Communication, Navigation and Surveillance/Air Traffic Management) is introduced at the end of the book. In todays dense air traffic much consideration is being given to the creation of new procedures which will lead to more efficient fleet-wide operation. The integration of future ATM systems with the CNS functions in the aircraft avionics will enhance the ability to provide concise scheduling, optimised time control and well defined, reduced separation of traffic.

Constant attention to correct phraseology and procedures will result in their use becoming automatic, thus ensuring a high standard of aeronautical radiotelephony which again will contribute to the safety of operations.

The book is divided into four main sections. In Section One the student will be given a basic understanding of radio communications. It serves as a tool kit for the abbreviations and codes used in the rest of this book. Section Two and Three cover VFR and IFR Communication, respectively. Section Four is a cross reference, useful for the student and necessary for the instructors, in ensuring that all the JAR-FCL and EASA curriculum has been covered. The book provides lots of examples.