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Mental Math for Pilots: A Study Guide Second Edition [Pehme köide]

  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 128 pages, kõrgus x laius: 229x153 mm, kaal: 182 g, tables
  • Ilmumisaeg: 01-Jul-2004
  • Kirjastus: Aviation Supplies & Academics Inc
  • ISBN-10: 1560275103
  • ISBN-13: 9781560275107
Teised raamatud teemal:
  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 128 pages, kõrgus x laius: 229x153 mm, kaal: 182 g, tables
  • Ilmumisaeg: 01-Jul-2004
  • Kirjastus: Aviation Supplies & Academics Inc
  • ISBN-10: 1560275103
  • ISBN-13: 9781560275107
Teised raamatud teemal:
For pilots looking to improve their math skills in the cockpit and easily perform math calculations in their heads, this book offers numerous tips and invaluable tricks to help in all areas of cockpit calculations. Pilots are guided through basic and more advanced formulas with explanations on how to perform them without needing paper or electronic calculators, step-by-step instructions, practice exercises, and personal advice from experienced pilots. Easy and quick methods for calculating airborne math problems, enroute descents, and visual descent points are covered. Numerous references, math memorization tables, lists of formulas, and definitions for terms and abbreviations are provided. This book will be useful for pilots gearing up for airline interviews, preparing for checkrides or proficiency checks, or wanting to improve their in-flight calculations performance.
Introduction vii
A Note from Cheryl Cage of Cage Consulting, Inc. xi
Taking the First Step
1(4)
Airborne Math Problems
5(34)
Calculating Enroute Descents
39(10)
Calculating Visual Descent Points
49(12)
Mental Math Test
61(4)
Summary
65(4)
Answer Key
69(8)
Appendix A Basic Math Exercises 77(14)
Appendix B Reference Tables and Charts 91(10)
List of Mental Math Formulas 101(4)
Glossary of Acronyms and Terms 105(6)
Index 111(2)
About the Author 113(2)
Professional Aviation Series from ASA 115