Flying Skills : VFR skills
Taildragger Tactics
by Sparky Imeson
ISBN:
1880568705
Published Date:
2004
Pages:
274
This book deals with flying the conventional gear airplane in a safe and pleasurable manner. It covers every aspect of taildragger operation from aerodynamics maintenance and preflight, to normal operations, to operations in unusual or adverse conditions. Many photos and drawings show a pilots perspective from the cockpit of various maneuvers.
Some specific topics covered include:
* directional control with rudder usage to eliminate ground loops
* a simplified landing technique to make all landings easy and consistent
* handling crosswinds with a curved path technique
* rules to compensate for unusual situations including high altitude, gross weight changes, and variable runway surfaces.
By the author:
* directional control with rudder usage to eliminate ground loops
* a simplified landing technique to make all landings easy and consistent
* handling crosswinds with a curved path technique
* rules to compensate for unusual situations including high altitude, gross weight changes, and variable runway surfaces.
By the author:
Taildraggers are not harder to fly, they are different. Flying a taildragger requires knowledge and skill. The knowledge is imparted in this book.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Introduction
Aerodynamic Forces
slow flight and stalls
flight path
coordinated flight
twisting forces
p-factor
stall aerodynamics
tricycle vs taildragger
Starting
preflight - what to check
engine starting
hand proping
Taxiing
tail wheels
advantages and disadvantages
taxi aerodynamics
ground operations
Run-Up
run-up procedures
Takeoff
aerodynamic forces
rudder use techniques
runway alignment
swerving
preventing ground looping
ground effect
normal take off
short field takeoff
soft field take off
50/70 rule for takeoff
Cruise
engine operations
turbulence
flight load factors
emergency landings
Descent & Pattern
thermal shock
detuning the engine
carburetor ice
pre-landing check
stabilized approach
Landing
effects of flaps
ground effect
spot method for landing
spot landing uses
landing aerodynamics
three point landing
wheel landing
tail low wheel landing
soft field landing
short field landing
gusty wing conditions
ballooning
bouncing
porpoising
ground loop
simplified landings
Crosswind Operations
taxiing
rudder usage
wind limits
angled path technique
crosswind landing
Tie-Down
remote strips
tie down procedure
Regulations
regulations and recommendations
recent flight experience
Appendix
C-170B Pilots Checklist
Aerodynamic Forces
slow flight and stalls
flight path
coordinated flight
twisting forces
p-factor
stall aerodynamics
tricycle vs taildragger
Starting
preflight - what to check
engine starting
hand proping
Taxiing
tail wheels
advantages and disadvantages
taxi aerodynamics
ground operations
Run-Up
run-up procedures
Takeoff
aerodynamic forces
rudder use techniques
runway alignment
swerving
preventing ground looping
ground effect
normal take off
short field takeoff
soft field take off
50/70 rule for takeoff
Cruise
engine operations
turbulence
flight load factors
emergency landings
Descent & Pattern
thermal shock
detuning the engine
carburetor ice
pre-landing check
stabilized approach
Landing
effects of flaps
ground effect
spot method for landing
spot landing uses
landing aerodynamics
three point landing
wheel landing
tail low wheel landing
soft field landing
short field landing
gusty wing conditions
ballooning
bouncing
porpoising
ground loop
simplified landings
Crosswind Operations
taxiing
rudder usage
wind limits
angled path technique
crosswind landing
Tie-Down
remote strips
tie down procedure
Regulations
regulations and recommendations
recent flight experience
Appendix
C-170B Pilots Checklist
Flying Skills
- Pilot Ratings
- sport
- private
- instrument
- commercial
- flight instructor
- multi-engine
- helicopter
- ATP
- JAA ATPL
- pilot's training kits
- Flying Skills
- basics
- VFR skills
- IFR & navigation
- sport flying
- aircraft operation
- avionics training
- flight safety
- Pilot Library
- aerodynamics
- weather
- human factors
- aircraft ownership
- aviation management
- flying careers
- Pilot Supplies
- logbooks
- flight planning
- cockpit organization
- hoods / fuel testers
- flightbags & cases
- CFI & FBO resources
- simulators
Working Healthy
for aircraft mechanics, builders,
ground support personnel, & pilots
Construction of
Tubular Steel Fuselages
details fuselage construction process
Building Skills
- Airframe
- basic knowledge
- specialty skills
- tools & hardware
- sheet metal
- composites
- fabric & wood
- welding
- NDT & corrosion
- paint & finish
- A&P Training
- regulatory
- A&P text books
- A&P test aides
- A&P training kits
- IA & MRO resources
- instructor resources
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~Kevin Alexander
University of Alaska Fairbanks
University of Alaska Fairbanks