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ISBN-13: | 9781644252079 |
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Publisher: | Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. |
Publication date: | 11/15/2022 |
Edition description: | Second Edition |
Pages: | 200 |
Product dimensions: | 8.60(w) x 10.40(h) x 0.70(d) |
About the Author
Dr. David Ison is an Associate Professor of Aeronautics for the College of Aeronautics, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University–Worldwide. He has been involved in aviation for more than 30 years, which includes 6,000 flight hours in aircraft such as the Canadair Regional Jet, Boeing 737, and Lockheed L-1011. He also has a wide array of experience with fixed-wing and multicopter drones.
Table of Contents
Foreword vi
About the Authors vii
Getting Started viii
1 Uncrewed Aircraft Systems: Learning the Language of Drones 1
A Very Brief History of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) 1
Terms and Abbreviations 2
Types of UAS 4
UAS Components 5
Common Uses of sUAS 9
Summary 11
Review Questions 12
2 Regulations: Remote Pilot Certificate sUAS Rating Privileges, Limitations, and Flight Operations 13
Government Regulations and Other Procedures Publications 13
Chart Supplements U.S. 27
Advisory Circulars 27
QR Codes 28
Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs) 28
Aviation Media 28
Review Questions 30
3 Airspace and Navigation 35
Aeronautical Charts 35
Geographical Coordinates 36
Time 36
Statute and Nautical Mile Scale 37
Magnetic Variation 37
Correcting for Wind Drift 38
Ground Speed vs. Airspeed 39
Chart Reading 39
Airspace 40
Terminal Radar Service Area 46
Special Use Airspace 46
Air Defense Identification Zones 48
Wildlife Refuge Area 48
Review Questions 49
4 Airport and Off-Airport Operations 53
The Airport 53
Crosswind Operations 57
Wake Turbulence 58
Operations at Non-Tower Airports 58
Operations at Airports with Control Towers 60
Off-Airport Operations 62
Flying at Night 65
Review Questions 66
5 Radio Communication Procedures 69
Radio Procedures 71
Radio Use at Non-Tower Airports 72
Communication at Airports with Operating Towers 73
Air Traffic Control Radar Services 74
ADS-B 74
Remote Identification (RID) 75
Radio Communication Phraseology and Technique 76
Review Questions 79
6 Weather: General Weather Theory, Aviation Weather Sources, and Effects of Weather on sUAS Performance 81
Fronts 84
Stability 86
Cloud Families 86
Thunderstorms 87
Wind Shear 89
Fog 90
Structural Icing and Frost 91
Cold Weather Operations 91
Lake Effect Snow 92
Using Your Weather Knowledge 92
Learning More About Weather 92
Overview 94
The AWC Home Page 94
Textual Weather Products 104
Automated Weather Reporting Stations 106
Other Less Frequently Used Resources 107
Practical Sources for the Remote Pilot 108
Summary 109
Review Questions 110
7 Performance 113
A Very Brief Introduction to Aerodynamics 113
Weight and Balance 115
Weight and Balance Calculations 116
Performance 117
Density Altitude 117
Takeoff and Climb Performance 118
Endurance 120
Landing Distance 120
Aerodynamic Effects 120
Vortex Ring State 121
Ground Effect 121
Trim 121
Review Questions 123
8 Emergency Procedures 125
Contingency Planning 125
Ground Emergencies 125
Inflight Emergencies 126
Emergency Communications 130
Other "Surprises" 130
Review Questions 132
9 Human Factors 133
Health and Environmental Factors 133
Decision-Making and Judgment 135
Refresher Training 136
Positive Control 137
Risk Management and Aeronautical Decision Making 137
Review Questions 139
10 Maintenance and Preflight Inspection Procedures 141
Regulatory Requirements 141
Preflight Inspection Considerations 141
Postflight Inspection Considerations 142
Inspection Intervals 142
Battery Maintenance 143
Flight and Maintenance Logs 144
Maintenance, Repair, and Replacement of Components 144
Review Questions 145
Appendix A Glossary 147
Appendix B Chart Supplements U.S.: Airport Facility Directory Legend 155
Appendix C Chart Supplements U.S. Excerpts 175
Appendix D Additional Full-Color Illustrations 179
Seattle Sectional Chart Excerpts and Legend 179
North Alabama Sectional Chart 184
Airport Signs 186
Index 187