Peter Lester. This is the most comprehensive, understandable book available on turbulence as it pertains to aviation. The objective of Turbulence is to give pilots the knowledge to recognize conditions favorable for turbulence so that its detrimental effects on flight can be avoided or minimized.
This book provides answers to questions such as:
- What is turbulence
- What does it look like
- What causes it
- Where is it found
- What are its indicators
- What are its typical dimensions and intensities
Table of Contents
- Background
- Low-Level Turbulence (LLT)
- Turbulence in and near Thunderstorms (TNT)
- Clear Air Turbulence (CAT)
- Mountain Wave Turbulence (MWT)
- Turbulence and Flight Planning
- The Future
Appendix
Terms and Concepts for Review
Pilot Reports
Glossary
References and Recommended Reading
Index
280 pages, many illustrations, softcover, size 25,4 x 19 cm.
Bestellnummer: 15.735
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