This Reference CD consists of 9 documents of flight learning / training material, diagrams and images, 1280 pages in all.
These documents provide an introduction to the science and theory of powered flight and flight training information. These documents really are exceptional in their content and detail.
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BASIC AERODYNAMICS
(49 pages)
July 1994
US Army Aviation Logistics School
Effect of the Atmosphere on Flight
Composition of the Atmosphere
Structure
Temperature Variation with Altitude
Density altitude
Basic Aerodynamics
Bernoulli's Theorem
Newton's Laws
Forces Acting on an Aircraft
Airfoils
Angle of Attack
Stall
Ailerons and Flaps
Stability
Cantilever Wings
Boundary Layer
Speed Brakes
Empennage Group
Helicopter Fundamentals
The Four Forces Acting on a Helicopter
Controls
Velocity
Torque
Antitorque Rotor
Gyroscopic Precession
Dissymmetry of Lift
Retreating Blade Stall
Setting with Power
Pendular Action
Hovering
Ground Effect
Translational Lift
Autorotation
AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE
(138 pages)
7 September 1990
Headquarters, Department of the Air Force
Duties of the Flight Engineer
Flight Engineer Mathematics
Physics
The Atmosphere
Principles of Dynamics, Aerodynamics and their Applications
Jet Aircraft Engines
Weight and Balance
Takeoff Performance
Climb Performance
Cruise Performance
Descent, Landing and Go-Around Performance
Mission Planning
AIR NAVIGATION
(364 pages)
1 December 1989
Departments of the Air Force and Navy
Maps and Charts (Earth's Coordinates)
Mission Planning (FLIP and ATC)
Dead Reckoning (DR) with Basic Instruments (Doppler)
Lines of Position, Bearings and Fixtures
Map Reading
Radio and Radio Aids to Navigation
Radar
Time
Celestial Concepts
Computing Altitude and True Azimuth
Celestial Precomputation
Plotting and Interpreting Celestial LOPs
Special Celestial Techniques
Star Identification
Sextants and Errors of Observation
Grid
Overwater Aids (PLOP and LORAN)
Advanced Navigation Systems
Low Level Navigation
Aerial Delivery and Air Refueling
Weather Station Services
Formulas and Conversions
NAVIGATIONAL AIDS
(74 pages)
June 1993
United States Army Aviation Center
Overview
Introduction
Extract Review
Practice Exercise
LOCATE COORDINATES ON AERONAUTICAL CHARTS
(23 pages)
US Army Aviation Center
Locate a Geographic Coordinate on a Sectional Chart
Joint Operations Graphic (Air)(Joga)
Tactical Pilotage Chart (TPC)
Latitude and Longitude
Geographical Grid System
WEATHER FOR AIRCREWS
(69 pages)
3 February 1992
Headquarters, Department of the Air Force
Standard Pilot Briefing Display
Base Weather Stations
Briefing Display Charts
Chart 1 - Surface Analysis
Chart 2 - Horizontal Weather Depiction (HWD)
Chart 3 - Low Level (Surface to 400 mb) Prog
Chart 4 - Flight Hazards Forecast
Chart 5 - Radar Summmary Chart
Chart 6 - Military Weather Adivsory (MWA)
Charts 7 and 8 - Winds Aloft Charts
Chart 9 - Military Weather Advisory Criteria
Chart 10 - Local Scheduled Forecasts and Point Warnings
Chart 11 - Optional Chart
Constant Pressure Charts
Satellite Charts
Teletype Information
Weather Observations
Special Observations
Aviation Routine Weather Reports (METAR)
Radar Report (RAREP)
Pilot Weather Report (PIREP)
Aviation Weather Forecasts
Preflight Weather Briefing
Aviation Weather Services
Aviation Weather Hazards
Clear Air Turbulence
Aircraft Icing
Thermal and Mechanical Turbulence
Mountain Wave Turbulence
Vortex Wake Turbulence
Low-Level Wind Shear
Lightning and Electrostatic Discharge
Thunderstorms
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL I
(382 pages)
2002
Headquarters, Department of the Army
Basic Communications
Installation of Tactical ATC Equipment
Operational Sustainment of ATC Equipment
Preparation of ATC Equipment for Movement
Weather/advisories
Air Traffic Control Forms
Nonradar Control Procedures
Radar Procedures
Flight-following Procedures
General Air Traffic Control Procedures
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL II
(138 pages)
4 June 2002
Headquarters, Department of the Army
Communications
Shift Supervisor Training Administration
Supervision of Tactical ATC Operations
Supervision of Facility Administration
Management of Tactical Operations
Airspace Management Procedures
Supervision of Facility Administration
Management of Tactical Operations
Management of ATC Facilities
Airspace Management Procedures
Management of ATC Facilities
Airspace Management Procedures
GENERAL AIRPORT PROCEDURES
(43 pages)
September 1993
US Army Aviation Center
Airfield Lighting, Automatic Terminal Information Service (Atis) Recordings and Equipment Checks
Airfield Lighting Between Sunset and Sunrise
Airfield Lighting Between Sunrise and Sunset
Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS)
Equipment Checks
Controlling Aircraft, Vehicles, and Personnel by Air Traffic Control (ATC)
Light Signals and Emergency Assistance
Select Runway for Use; Request, Record, and Disseminate Pilot Reports (Pireps); and Provide Traffic Information or Advisories
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