From the Ground Up (book)

Chapters of the FTGU

• Chapter 1, The Airplane: This chapter gives a brief hi-level introduction to what an airplane and aircraft are, along with their various components and categories
• Chapter 2, Theory of Flight: Explanations of how airplanes fly are discussed in this chapter.
• Chapter 3, Aero Engine: A high level overview of various types and models of aircraft engines are discussed.
• Chapter 4, Aerodromes and Airspace: An overview of airports and airstrips along with descriptions of both Canadian and American airspace systems.
• Chapter 5, Air Rules and Procedures: Covers some of the more common and critical "rules of the road" when it comes to flying.
• Chapter 6, Aviation Weather: Discusses various aspects of weather including cloud, precipitation, winds, and other natural phenomena.
• Chapter 7, Air Navigation: Introduces various form of navigation from dead reckoning to map reading to radio and GPS navigation.
• Chapter 8, Radio: Focuses on how radios work and procedures for radio communications in the air.
• Chapter 9, Radio Navigation: Focuses on radio navigation including the use of VORs, ADFs, and DMEs.
• Chapter 10, Airmanship: Discusses various topics of airmanship from proper aircraft handling and care, to flight planning and emergency procedures.
• Chapter 11, Human Factors: Overview of various human factors from illnesses and conditions to effects on the body from flying.
• Chapter 12, Air Safety: Last minute checklist on safety on the ground and in the air.

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