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Weather Flying
THE BEST RESOURCE A PILOT CAN HAVE TO UNDERSTAND HOW TO FLY IN ALL TYPES OF WEATHER How do you improve on the best guide for pilots to learn how to fly in all kinds of weather? The answer is the Fifth Edition of Weather Flying. Regarded as the bible of weather flying, this aviation classic not only continues to make complex weather concepts understandable for even the least experienced of flyers, but has now been updated to cover new advances in technology. At the same time, this respected text still retains many of its original insights from over four decades of publication, provided by renowned weather flying veteran Robert N. Buck.
In a straightforward style, new author Robert O. Buck (son of the book's original author) delves into how computers, personal electronic devices, electronic flight instrument systems, and other technologies are changing the way general aviation pilots fly weather. He addresses the philosophy and discipline required to use these systems, what they are really telling us, and their task as supplement to good flying sense. The updated Fifth Edition also discusses how to handle changes in FSS weather briefing, including a look at new weather information products and airborne datalink weather information as they affect weather flying.
This new edition
Discussions of weather information--what it is, how to get it, and how to use it Explanations of various weather phenomena and how they affect a flight Updates on the new GPS and smart technology used in weather flying Changes in weather information and briefi ngs Descriptions of improved anti- and deicing systems Serious discussion of the pilot-electronics interface Now more than ever, having the Bucks' Weather Flying at the controls is the next best thing to having the authors with you in the cockpit.
In a straightforward style, new author Robert O. Buck (son of the book's original author) delves into how computers, personal electronic devices, electronic flight instrument systems, and other technologies are changing the way general aviation pilots fly weather. He addresses the philosophy and discipline required to use these systems, what they are really telling us, and their task as supplement to good flying sense. The updated Fifth Edition also discusses how to handle changes in FSS weather briefing, including a look at new weather information products and airborne datalink weather information as they affect weather flying.
This new edition
Discussions of weather information--what it is, how to get it, and how to use it Explanations of various weather phenomena and how they affect a flight Updates on the new GPS and smart technology used in weather flying Changes in weather information and briefi ngs Descriptions of improved anti- and deicing systems Serious discussion of the pilot-electronics interface Now more than ever, having the Bucks' Weather Flying at the controls is the next best thing to having the authors with you in the cockpit.
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417 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1979
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September 17, 2021
An old man lamenting about his hatred for technology
I found this book on a list of books every pilot should have on their shelf.
I didn't finish it. I'm three chapters in and I can already tell that the book would be twice as useful if it were half as long and a quarter more optimistic.
It's like being told repeatedly that technology is the devil and lectured on how much better things were "back in my day."
If you want to write a useful book about weather that is actually helpful today, focus on how to incorporate the vast wealth of knowledge you clearly have with the technology that now exists. Don't carry on forever about how things used to be as if you're writing a memoir and then label it as a helpful book for people to reference right now.
I found this book on a list of books every pilot should have on their shelf.
I didn't finish it. I'm three chapters in and I can already tell that the book would be twice as useful if it were half as long and a quarter more optimistic.
It's like being told repeatedly that technology is the devil and lectured on how much better things were "back in my day."
If you want to write a useful book about weather that is actually helpful today, focus on how to incorporate the vast wealth of knowledge you clearly have with the technology that now exists. Don't carry on forever about how things used to be as if you're writing a memoir and then label it as a helpful book for people to reference right now.
August 30, 2020
It may be repetitive in some spots, however i am a student pilot and as reading this book i was up doing my solo cross country and like the book said check stations and watch for signs of deteriorating weather. Thunderstorms started building right over my destination airport the sky went black and the rain came down hard. I was deciding on what to do an eventually turned a 180 and flew back home. I wasn't going to chance it. This book taught me a lot about weather the importance of checking along the route and something that today is pushed aside. Taking control of the skies even if its talking to air traffic control. Great read.
June 6, 2022
Must read for any pilot brand new or seasoned. especially if you plan on becoming instrument
February 19, 2024
As a pilot myself, I found this book meaningful. Makes me feel some type of way when flying. Easy to read and understand.
November 17, 2019
Great book
This is a book every pilot should read no matter how many hours he or she has under his or her belt. A great read and very informative. Thank you to the author for putting this together.
This is a book every pilot should read no matter how many hours he or she has under his or her belt. A great read and very informative. Thank you to the author for putting this together.
August 22, 2008
I'm almost done with this so I figured I'd rate it now.
I hesitated reading this for a long time because I stay away from flying in any serious weather and I was worried about how up to date the information is.
This book of course, is a classic and constantly recommended as one of the 5 flying books you have to own. I can't disagree.
The good: The information in this book has been updated. He mentions the Internet and GPS. The fact that he's flown since the DC-3 days adds a lot of weight to what he says. I learned a lot about weather, how to read it and what to do about it and it's made me want to study the weather more. hH doesn't leave any type of flying out. He tells you what you need to know if you're flying a 172 all the way up to a 747. As a matter of fact, his favorite plane right now is a glider!
Oh yeah, and it's entertaining!
The bad: Well, not too bad. Some of his weather explanations went over my head. Also, even though he mentions the west several times, a lot of his explanations are about weather in the northeast. I also think more specifics on how to check the weather would be nice. I think he's seen so many changes that he tries to leave it more general.
If you're a pilot, just buy the book. You know you will eventually.
I hesitated reading this for a long time because I stay away from flying in any serious weather and I was worried about how up to date the information is.
This book of course, is a classic and constantly recommended as one of the 5 flying books you have to own. I can't disagree.
The good: The information in this book has been updated. He mentions the Internet and GPS. The fact that he's flown since the DC-3 days adds a lot of weight to what he says. I learned a lot about weather, how to read it and what to do about it and it's made me want to study the weather more. hH doesn't leave any type of flying out. He tells you what you need to know if you're flying a 172 all the way up to a 747. As a matter of fact, his favorite plane right now is a glider!
Oh yeah, and it's entertaining!
The bad: Well, not too bad. Some of his weather explanations went over my head. Also, even though he mentions the west several times, a lot of his explanations are about weather in the northeast. I also think more specifics on how to check the weather would be nice. I think he's seen so many changes that he tries to leave it more general.
If you're a pilot, just buy the book. You know you will eventually.
April 7, 2018
A surprisingly easy to read book, despite the relatively dry subject. A lot has changed with technology in the 30 years since this was written, but the fundamentals of weather (and flying it) haven't. This is a great book for tips on flying weather conditions- first, on how to avoid it and, second, how to fly through it if you find yourself in that situation.
July 23, 2015
Great for pilots that do not already have experience with weather flying or risk management.
July 29, 2016
Bu kitabın çok da yardımcı olduğunu söyleyemeyeceğim, yeterince görsel destek yok.
June 2, 2017
Very dry but full of good info if you're a pilot. Doesn't matter if you're instrument or visual. Lots of good info.
September 3, 2019
This book is surely in the top 10 of essential books for pilots :)
January 12, 2024
2⭐️
Good in terms of content and quality of the information
Good in terms of content and quality of the information
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