Handling In-Flight Emergencies (Practical Flying Series)

Proper training and mental attitude are the keys to successfully dealing with most in-flight emergencies. Standard for professional pilots, this type of training has not been as heavily emphasized for private and recreational pilots. Bringing together crucial information from a variety of sources, this is the first book on in-flight emergencies written especially with general aviation pilots in mind. Stressing preflight preparation, awareness of changing flight conditions, and proper reactions for common cockpit emergencies, author Jerry A. Eichenberger instructs readers on how pilot reaction affects the outcome of potential problems, including thunderstorms; icing; engine, communications, and electrical system failure; straying off-course or becoming lost, and flying in IFR conditions. This practical manual is must reading for flight instructors and students and licensed pilots, regardless of their experience level.