A Pilot`s Guide to Safe Flying : A Manual for General Aviation Pilots

This practical book is perfect for GA pilots and student pilots to learn the accumulated wisdom of avoiding the pitfalls that have trapped many pilots over the years.

It summarizes the ways of avoiding situations that can potentially impair the safety of a flight. It covers almost every topic relating to safe flying and provides the single pilot with an extremely useful framework for gaining and maintaining knowledge in this important area. Easy to read and focusing on the facts a pilot really needs, this book will help the reader develop the confidence in their decision making that will lead to safer flying.


Topics include:

Minimising the Risk.
The Right Mental Approach.
Being Well Prepared.
Avoiding "Cockpit' Errors.
Avoiding Fuel Mismanagement.
Avoiding and Handling Weather Hazards.
Takeoff and Landing Risk Minimisation.
Guarding Against Illusions.
Managing Health Risks.
Mid-Air Collision Avoidance.
Handling Emergency Situations.