Avoiding common pilot errors: An air traffic controller's view (Tab practical flying series)
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| Rating | : | 4.49 (702 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0830614346 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 226 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This book is his attempt to help pilots fly more safely in controlled airspace and to introduce them to new and coming air traffic control technology.. This important book brings an air traffic controller's perspective to the mistakes pilots commonly make in controlled airspace. Veteran controller John Stewart has spent years observing pilots display their lack of education, lack of flight preparation, inability to communicate effectively, ignorance of resistance to regulations, and other dangero
Drawing on 20 years experience in aviation as a pilot, instructor, air traffic controller, and FAA supervisor, John Stewart cites examples of situations frequently encountered by controllers that disclose these problem areas: lack of education; little to no preflight preparation; need for better communications; regulations; and TCAs and ARSAs. . From the Back Cover This important work interprets--from the controller's perspective--mistakes pilots frequently make when operating in controlled airspace. Stewart also explains in detail the equipment that controllers use now, and will use in the future, plus, he reviews several 'by-pilot-request-only' ATC procedures that can save you time and money
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Avoiding Common Publishing Errors PA Sooner I just finished reading John Stewart's book, Avoiding Common Pilot Errors, which I purchased in March 2003 from Barnes & Noble. I enjoyed Stewart's style and appreciated his in-depth knowledge of the subject matter, much of which is greek to most pilots. However, and this is a BIG HOWEVER, Stewart's book was published in 1989, years before GPS came into common usage, before airspace designations was changed to Class A, B, C, etc., before the wild advances in computer processing speed and memory/storage technologies, -- well, you get the idea. It's a bit, umm, "dated." (Remember MLS, LORAN, TRSAs,. Great view into the world of ATC, but out-of-date John Owens This book was a great introduction to the world of ATC, how controllers see traffic, and how they interact with pilots. Good tips on how to help controllers help you (and how not to seem like a fool). My only complaint is that it's out of date (it predates the switch to Class A,B,C,D,E,G airspace), which detracts from a few chapters. The author notes that the book will need to be updated "soon", but this apparently never happened.. Great for beginner pilots! Mark Keller (mkeller@kellerhewitt.com) I am a beginner pilot and I found John's book to be very helpful in demistifying the air traffic control system. It gives great explaination of the system and what the jobs and concerns are of the folks who work in the system. I highly recommend this book to all pilots, especially beginners.