Flying the Tail Wheel Airplane
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.26 (713 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1466327774 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 102 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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You can read Jim’s monthly comments and training tips on his web site at: dylanaviation, which also features Key Points Video announcements and information about his training courses. About the Author As principal of Dylan Aviation located in south east Florida, Jim Alsip provides specialized flight instruction that has attracted pilots from across the United States, South America and almost every country in Europe. He also appears weekly on gatvonline in the segment titled “Hangar Talk”. He is a Master Certified Flight Instructor with an aerobatic endorsement, an active member of the International Aerobatic Club (IAC), a charter member of the S
In the first chapter, Alsip reviews the basic principles of flight, and explores the pilot's relationship to the airplane. From there, the guide details the flying skills fundamental to earning a tail wheel endorsement: landing pattern, slips, three point landings and wheel landings. In doing so, he stresses the significance of mastering the necessary stick and rudder skills that have eluded many licensed pilots during their basic pilot training Comparing a good pilot to a conductor of an orchestra, Alsip explains that it is the pilot’s job to direct the airplane’s performance in regards to airspeed, altitude, heading, and constant rate of turn, and then allow the airplane to perform, to fly, the maneuver. He then describes four skill-building maneuvers that are applicable to all pilots flying any kind of airplane, and in chapter three, discusses the science behind the skills that characterize the quintessential tail wheel pilot. Flying the Tailwheel Airplane: Stick and Rudder Skills for All Pilots offers a clear and steady training guide for any pilot who wants to change the way they fly—a
. As principal of Dylan Aviation located in south east Florida, Jim Alsip provides specialized flight instruction that has attracted pilots from across the United States, South America and almost every country in Europe. You can read Jim’s monthly comments and training tips on his web site at: dylanaviation, which also features Key Points Video announcements and information about his training courses. Alsip regularly conducts Powe
Lacking in Substance Although Jim makes many great points about flying small aircraft in this book, it seemed to me that the point was made during his introduction and the following first few pages. After that, the same message was repeated over and over and over again in an 85 page pamphlet. The book would probably be about Lacking in Substance Romeo Sierra Although Jim makes many great points about flying small aircraft in this book, it seemed to me that the point was made during his introduction and the following first few pages. After that, the same message was repeated over and over and over again in an 85 page pamphlet. The book would probably be about 40 pages long if the repeated phrases and rhetorical questions/statements were simply dropped.All said, I was able to pick up on a few items of interest. 0 pages long if the repeated phrases and rhetorical questions/statements were simply dropped.All said, I was able to pick up on a few items of interest. I Like It a Lot I liked the author's writing style, his ability to present the material in a very understandable way, and that he finishes each pertinent topic with a highlighted "Key Points" summary. Regarding Slipstream, P-Factor, Engine torque, and Gyroscopic effect, I liked the author's decision to spare the reader a detailed discussion of how these forces exist, and instead refer the reader to the FAA's "Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge". My experience wi. richy said Fantastic book. Love this book. Clear reading and fantastic advice. The flying exercises I have tried and improved my flying. I wish I lived in the states and could have some lessons with Jim. A lot of the advice is good even if not flying tailwheels but if you are thinking of converting I highly recommend this book. Before reading this I never really understood why a tailwheel should be harder to control (on the ground) than a noeswheel but this spells it out so clearl