Airplane Flying Handbook FAA-H-8083-3A - Vol. 2


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This audiobook is volume 2 from the Airplane Flying Handbook FAA-H-8083-3A. This volume covers chapters 11 to 15, on transitions to complex, multiengine, tailwheel, turboprop, and jet aircraft. Study of the handbook should include the PDF from the FAA, which is available at http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/ . From the preface: "The Airplane Flying Handbook is designed as a technical manual to introduce basic pilot skills and knowledge that are essential for piloting airplanes. It provides information on transition to other airplanes and the operation of various airplane systems. It is developed by the Flight Standards Service, Airman Testing Standards Branch, in cooperation with various aviation educators and industry." Chapters 1-10 are recorded in Volume 1 and Chapter 16, Emergency Procedures, is Volume 3. - Summary by Norman Elfer

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Chpt 11 pt 1 - Transition to Complex Aircraft 29:13 Read by Jennifer Dorr
Chpt 11 pt 2 - Turbocharging 30:35 Read by Jennifer Dorr
Chpt 12 pt 1 - Transition to Multiengine Airplanes 39:31 Read by Norman Elfer
Chpt 12 pt 2 - Performance & Limitations 29:33 Read by Norman Elfer
Chpt 12 pt 3 - Normal Approach and Landing 33:27 Read by Jairus Amar
Chpt 12 pt 4 - Engine Failure During Flight 31:09 Read by Dale Latham
Chpt 12 pt 5- Enigine Inoperative - Loss of Directional Control Demo 26:03 Read by Steve Vito
Chpt 13 - Transition to Tailwheel Airplanes 31:11 Read by Jennifer Dorr
Chpt 14 pt 1 - Transition to Turbopropellor Powered Airplanes 19:57 Read by Bruce Kachuk
Chpt 14 pt 2 - Reverse Thrust 17:55 Read by Bruce Kachuk
Chpt 15 pt 1 - Transition to Jet Powered Airplanes 23:38 Read by Jennifer Dorr
Chpt 15 pt 2 - Speed Margins 16:26 Read by Jairus Amar
Chpt 15 pt 3 - Low Speed Flight 25:12 Read by Jairus Amar
Chpt 15 pt 4 - Pilot Sensations in Jet Flying 21:45 Read by Dale Latham
Chpt 15 pt 5 - Jet Airplane Approach & Landing 22:39 Read by Dale Latham