Now fully updated to reflect recent airline mergers, advanced technology, and changes in the airline industry, this handbook provides astounding information about airports, aircraft, and air travel. "I can't imagine what's missing from this (book); you could damn near fly a plane".--New York magazine. Color illustrations.

Fly for little or nothing with the guide that's referred to by both travelers and the media as "The Courier's Bible". It tells all the secrets of courier travel and contains a worldwide directory of courier companies. Recommended by Frommer's, Fodor's and the Let's Go series of travel guides. Illustrations.

If you want to be a savvy and happier air traveler, this is a must read.--Howard Putnam, former CEO, Southwest Airlines.

Airplane Flying Handbook Front Matter Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Flight Training Chapter 2: Ground Operations Chapter 3: Basic Flight Maneuvers Chapter 4: Maintaining Aircraft Control: Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (PDF) Chapter 5: Takeoffs and Departure Climbs Chapter 6: Ground Reference Maneuvers Chapter 7: Airport Traffic Patterns Chapter 8: Approaches and Landings Chapter 9: Performance Maneuvers Chapter 10: Night Operations Chapter 11: Transition to Complex Airplanes Chapter 12: Transition to Multiengine Airplanes Chapter 13: Transition to Tailwheel Airplanes Chapter 14: Transition to Turbopropeller-Powered Airplanes Chapter 15: Transition to Jet-Powered Airplanes Chapter 16: Transition to Light Sport Airplanes (LSA) Chapter 17: Emergency Procedures Glossary Index