{"product_id":"flying-the-mountains-a-training-manual-for-flying-single-engine-aircraft-9780071410533","title":"Flying the Mountains: A Training Manual for Flying Single-Engine Aircraft","description":"\u003cb\u003ePublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePacked with dozens of lifesaving illustrations!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHIGH ALTITUDE, LOW RISK!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePiloting aircraft above mountainous regions demands more than a thirst for adventure. It also requires a keen understanding of the unique challenges involved in mountain flying -- for the safety and pleasure of everyone involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat's why if you're a pilot, a flight instructor, or are learning to fly, \u003ci\u003eFlying the Mountains\u003c\/i\u003e is the one-stop, practical resource you need to stay safe while soaring at extreme altitudes. Written with insight by a noted high-elevation flight instructor and pilot, \u003ci\u003eFlying the Mountains: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Outlines the nature of mountain flying\u003cbr\u003e* Relays mountain flight accident statistics and causes\u003cbr\u003e* Details effects of altitude on aircraft and pilots\u003cbr\u003e* Examines in-flight ailments related to mountain flying\u003cbr\u003e* Reviews take-off conditions from mountain airports\u003cbr\u003e* And much, much more!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLogically organized by phases of flight -- from preflight preparation to landings -- \u003ci\u003eFlying the Mountains\u003c\/i\u003e delivers a potent combination of statistics, techniques, and examples of actions (correct and incorrect) used in actual flight scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFletcher Fairchild Anderson\u003c\/b\u003e is the owner\/operator of Mountain Aviation Services and a multi-rated flight instructor, charter pilot, and corporate pilot. He has given more than 2000 hours of mountain flying instruction; those sessions led to the development of a tutorial for students, upon which this book is based.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"McGraw-Hill Companies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50491493056786,"sku":"9780071410533","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d4d1b90a-53d2-4b3c-9282-280e95fa95c4.jpg?v=1730542048","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/flying-the-mountains-a-training-manual-for-flying-single-engine-aircraft-9780071410533","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}