This is Volume 3 in a series of seven from Trevor Thom and covers the tricky subject of Air Navigation and again like it's predesesors it is marvellous. If you are taking a PPL, this book is an absolute must as it contains most of the syllabus and is a great guide into navigation.

Updated to the new JAR syllabus 'The Air Pilot's Manual' series by Trevor Thom have become internationally recognised as the foremost pilot training textbooks. With new, easy to read page layouts and excellent, clear computer generated graphics throughout they offer the student the best opportunity for easy learning of the Flying and Ground subjects for the Private Pilot Licence and will always provide excellent revision for the qualified pilot. They are standard issue for flying training organisations in the United Kingdom and throughout the World

Contents of this volume

Volume 3 covers Air Navigation and includes:

Basic Navigation Theory - Speed - Direction Navigation Computer - Vertical Navigation Time - The Earth - Aero-Nautical Charts Flight Planning - Pre-Flight - Route Selection and Charts - Flight Log - Flight Plan En-Route Navigation - Techniques - Navigation in Remote Areas - Entry/Exit Lanes .

Virtually all pilots want and need to be proficient in cross-country flying. Here is a step-by-step look at flight techniques that will give you the skills and confidence you need to handle a variety of flying conditions.

Filled with insights and anecdotes from seasoned pilot and author Jerry A. Eichenberger, Cross-Country Flying focuses on VFR (Visual Flight Rules) flying in a typical, single-engine airplane. You’ll get a system-by-system analysis of preflight planning and preparation methods to make sure you don’t overlook problems before takeoff. There are detailed chapters on the new U.S. airspace classifications and on avionics, including the Global Positioning System (GPS).

• Flights without electronic navigation aids
• Engine and fuel management
• Altitude, speed, and climb and descent options
• lnflight emergencies
• Climate and its effect on flight
• Night flying
• Flying over mountains and water