Flying the Mountains: A Training Manual for Flying Single-Engine Aircraft

by Fletcher Fairchild Anderson

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Packed with dozens of lifesaving illustrations! HIGH ALTITUDE, LOW RISK! Piloting 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. That’s why if you’re a pilot, a flight instructor, or are learning to fly, Flying the Mountains 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, Flying the
* Outlines the nature of mountain flying
* Relays mountain flight accident statistics and causes
* Details effects of altitude on aircraft and pilots
* Examines in-flight ailments related to mountain flying
* Reviews take-off conditions from mountain airports
* And much, much more! Logically organized by phases of flight ― from preflight preparation to landings ― Flying the Mountains delivers a potent combination of statistics, techniques, and examples of actions (correct and incorrect) used in actual flight scenarios.

Genres: Aviation

332 pages, Paperback

First published January 21, 2003

Reviews

[Petri Launiainen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Covers the pitfalls that "flatland" pilots never think of. If you ever aim to go flying over a non-forgiving high-altitude terrain, read this first.

[Christopher · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good introduction to mountain flying. I have read cover to cover twice. Found it a better read than Sparky Imenson's books.