Written for pilots who want to improve their flight weather forecasting skills, this manual provides an in-depth discussion of the basic theory and logic of aviation weathercasting and an analysis of 46 instrument flight rules (IFR) cross-country flights made in a light airplane in all seasons. Each flight episode is illustrated with pre-takeoff upper-level and surface weather maps and a small-scale chart, which clearly traces the progress of the flight and the actual in-flight weather conditions.

Flying the weather map

Engineering & Transportation

Richard L. Collins

Transportation

Delacorte Press/E. Friede

In this completely new book, Collins shares some personal insights learned from his lifetime of flying general aviation airplanes.

The Next Hour: The Most Important Hour in Your Logbook

Sporty's Pilot Shop

Richard Collins uses airplanes as the centerpiece in Logbooks - Life in Aviation to weave together fascinating stories from his career in aviation and magazine publishing, tracking the evolution of each industry as he lived it. According to Richard he has flown "virtually all the airplanes that were offered from the end of World War Two up to 2008," when he retired from flying. In Logbooks, new pilots will learn first-hand about aircraft they've only heard of while veteran pilots will enjoy reminiscing about the much-loved aircraft that Richard flew during his long career. From landing on an aircraft carrier to flying the Concorde to countless cross-country trips in N40RC, his P210, Richard tells fascinating and detailed stories about his life in aviation. Logbooks is more than just flying stories, although it certainly is that. Divided into six sections - Adventures, Airplanes, Safety, Technique, Weather and Flightstyles - Collins shares tips learned along the way and insightful opinions about current aviation issues. Readers will learn what it takes to fly safely, and have no doubt why Richard Collins is revered as an iconic figure in general aviation.

Logbooks: Life in Aviation

Aircraft Inspection, Repair, and Alterations (2025) Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices (FAA AC 43.13-1B and 43.13-2B)

Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc.

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