Pilot Ratings : multi-engine

Transition To Twins

by David Robson

Publisher:

ASA

ISBN-13:

9781560274148

Published Date:

2000

Other Identifiers:

ASA-TWINS

Pages:

220

Weight:

1.0lbs

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Transition to Twins by David Robson is a concise and well illustrated book on flying twin engine aircraft.

Transition to Twins covers all facets of multi-engine operations including normal and abnormal operations, engine out performance and techniques, commercial and IFR considerations, and a study in symmetry and the problems of asymmetric flight. For the instructor, it includes a syllabus with lesson objectives, suggested lectures and exercises.

From the introduction: There is a wealth of flight training information that relies on word of mouth for distribution. Some pilots are lucky enough to rub shoulders with someone who had the wisdom of experience and the desire to pass it on. David Robson's book effectively broadens the distribution by sharing his wealth of multi engine flying know-how in this manual for pilots and flight instructors .

Introduction to Twins and its systems
    complex systems, navaids, flight management systems,
    fuel system, pressurization, oxygen, electrical,
    de-icing, fire detection, cockpit

Definitions
    speeds, other definitions

Normal Operation of a Light Twin
    preflight prep, starting engines, taxiing, run-up,
    normal takeoff, leaning engines, special takeoffs,
    prop synchronization, general handling, cruise flight,
    stalls, standard and special landings, shutdown,
    performance tables

Understanding Asymmetries
    forces and moments; yaw, sideslip, & balance;
    uncorrected engine failure; control after engine
    failure; factors affecting controllability; minimum
    control airspeed; performance after engine failure

Abnormal Operations
    engine start; taxiing; takeoff; engine failure in
    various regimes; asymmetric go-around; asymmetric
    landing; stall/spin; wheels up landing; icing

Performance & Flight Planning
    planned flight; planning sequence; weight &
    balance; performance; PNR & ETP; IFR considerations

Night Operations
    preflight prep; taxiing at night; night takeoff;
    night patterns; final approach; touch & go landings

IFR Operations
    preflight prep; normal operations; abnormal
    operations; partial panel
Commercial Operations
    passengers; crew; cargo; pressures;
    airmanship

Multi Engine Rating
    course structure; ground training; flight training;

Overview of Classroom Lectures and Flight Exercises

Questions to Ask and Answer About Your Aircraft