The Complete Multi-Engine Pilot

The Complete Multi-Engine Pilot

by Bob Gardner
The Complete Multi-Engine Pilot

The Complete Multi-Engine Pilot

by Bob Gardner

Paperback(Fifth Edition)

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Overview

Pilots learning multi-engine flying have relied on this essential book for more than 20 years. Learn fundamentals of flying multi-engine airplanes and the aerodynamic laws that govern multi-engine flight under Bob Gardner’s experienced and energetic tutoring. This fifth edition includes a new chapter on energy management and information on both obtaining the multi-engine rating and checking out in a new twin. An integrated flight and ground syllabus details the program for the rating and provides a sample written test, typical of the one used for new-aircraft checkouts. Also contains a complete library of FAA source material on multi-engine flight subjects. The Complete Pilot series is designed for use in flight schools, for home study, and as a base for student kits.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781644251959
Publisher: Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc.
Publication date: 03/01/2022
Edition description: Fifth Edition
Pages: 200
Product dimensions: 8.20(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Robert Gardner began his flying career in Alaska in 1960 while in the U.S. Coast Guard. By 1966, Bob earned his Private Land and Sea, Commercial, Instrument, Instructor, CFII and MEL. Over the next 16 years, he was an instructor, charter pilot, designated examiner, corporate and freight captain, and director of ASA Ground Schools.

Bob held an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with Single-Engine and Multi-Engine Land ratings; a CFI certificate with Instrument and Multi-Engine ratings; and a Ground Instructor’s Certificate with advanced and Instrument ratings. In addition, Bob was a Gold Seal Flight Instructor and was recognized as a Flight Instructor of the Year in Washington State. To top off this impressive list of accomplishments, Bob was also a well-known author, journalist, airshow lecturer and long-admired member of the aviation community.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments and About the Author vi

Foreword vii

Introduction to Twins viii

1 The Concept of Multi-Engine Flying 1

Why Two Engines? 1

Beginning Your Multi-Engine Training 3

What Happens When an Engine Fails 3

Multi-Engine Aerodynamics 3

Centerline Thrust 6

Review Questions 7

2 Multi-Engine Airplane Systems 9

Propeller Feathering 9

Accumulators 11

Air Starts 12

Propeller Synchronizers 12

Heat Consciousness 12

A Review of Fuel Injection 14

Diesel Engines 15

Fuel Systems 15

Electrical Systems 16

Turbocharging 20

Landing Gear Extension Systems 23

Environmental System 24

Vacuum System 25

Ice Protection System 26

Emergency Exit System 28

Autopilots 28

Flight Directors 28

Electric Trim 29

Oxygen 29

Jets 30

Summary 30

Review Questions 31

3 Planning and Performance 33

Weight and Balance Calculations 33

Zero-Fuel Weight 34

Lateral Balance 38

Performance Planning 38

Minimum Controllable Airspeed 40

Minimum Controllable Airspeed on the Ground 42

Minimum Safe Single-Engine Speed 42

Best Angle and Best Rate-of-Climb Speeds 42

Landing Gear Extension and Operating Speeds 43

Engine-Out Climb Speeds 43

Maneuvering Speed, Normal Operating Speed, and Never-Exceed Speed 44

More Important V-Speeds 44

Performance Airspeeds Versus Weight 44

Using Performance Charts 44

Review Questions 52

4 Preflight Preparation 53

The Preflight Inspection 53

Taxiing 53

Student and Instructor Relationship 54

Passenger Briefing 54

Preflight Runup 54

Last Thoughts 54

Review Questions 55

5 Takeoff and Departure 57

Engine Failure on Takeoff 57

Calculating Climb Rates Before Takeoff 59

The Takeoff Roll 60

Engine Fails! 61

Cleaning Up the Airplane 62

"Abnormal" Takeoffs 63

Review Questions 65

6 Cruising Flight 67

The Cruise Checklist 67

Service and Absolute Ceilings 69

Engine Failure During Cruise Flight 70

Drift Down 71

Review Questions 72

7 Descent, Approach, and Landing 73

Descent Planning 73

Beginning the Descent 73

Leveling Off 74

On Final 74

Landing Distance 75

Getting It Stopped 75

Single-Engine Approach and Landing 76

Landing with a Propeller Feathered 77

Review Questions 78

8 Energy Management 79

Importance 79

Basics of an Airplane Energy System 79

Managing Energy 79

Roles of the Flight Controls 80

Basic Rules of Energy Control 81

Managing Risks and Errors 81

Review Questions 83

9 Preparing for the Checkride 85

Certificates and Documents 85

Airplane Systems 85

Normal Procedures 86

Determining Performance and Flight Planning 86

Minimum Equipment List 86

Flight Principles: Engine Inoperative 86

Ground Operations 87

Normal and Crosswind Takeoffs and Climbs 87

Maximum Performance Takeoffs and Climbs 88

Instrument Flight 88

Slow Flight and Stalls 88

Spins 88

Steep Turns 89

Drag Demonstration 89

VMC Demonstration 89

System and Equipment Malfunctions 90

Balked Landing 92

Normal and Crosswind Approaches and Landings 92

Maximum Performance Approach and Landing 92

Appendix A Multi-Engine Rating Syllabus 93

Appendix B Written Exam for Multi-Engine Checkout 103

Appendix C Answers to Review Questions 109

Appendix D Further Study in FAA Source Material 113

Glossary 183

Index 187

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