Written by a commercial pilot, this instructional guide focuses on the practical knowledge and skills required to successfully operate an airplane at night. Using quotes from experienced aviators,... This description may be from another edition of this product.
The back cover of PILOTING AT NIGHT says, "Full of riveting case studies, this clear and concise guide illustrates . . ." and then goes on to celebrate the technical aspects of the book. Without devaluing the technical astuteness of Bjork's book, I would have to say that the real selling point for this book and for Bjork's other book (PILOTING FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE) are the riveting case studies, the descriptions of real-life flying experiences. For anyone who has experienced the disheartening boredom of wading through a technical textbook, Bjork's book will be a refreshing change. Bjork's entertaining case studies provide a concrete way to understand and begin to apply the abstract concepts that are part of any handbook. An excellent book.
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