John Lowery, autor s rozsiahlymi medzinárodnými skúsenosťami a vášnivý lovec, prináša vo svojej práci zmes osobných zážitkov a hĺbkového výskumu. Jeho texty sú obohatené o poznatky z ciest po deviatich krajinách a lovu v rozmanitých prostrediach od líbyjskej Sahary po juhovýchodnú Áziu. Táto jedinečná perspektíva umožňuje autorovi ponúknuť čitateľom pútavý pohľad na svet.
Combines operational concepts with personal experience to offer techniques for enhancing both the mental and technical actions necessary to become an expert pilot. This book provides real-life insight into the day-to-day flight activities of turbine flying. It discusses such topics as: takeoff speeds, runway contamination and high-altitude flight.
An In-Depth Look at High-Profile Accidents That Shaped Aviation Rules and Procedures
Focusing on high-profile aircraft accidents, the author analyzes their causes from a prevention perspective to enhance pilots' decision-making skills. The book discusses incidents during various flight phases, highlighting how these events led to regulatory changes that impact all aviators. Key topics include preflight planning, human factors, and the importance of teamwork in aviation safety. Notable cases, such as the Concorde crash, illustrate the critical role of crew support and instrument flying proficiency, especially in challenging visibility conditions.