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by Barry Schiff (Author)
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Designed as a companion to An Illustrated Guide to Flying, by Barry Schiff, this Workbook provides review questions for readers to solidify their knowledge of the principles and science detailed in the book. A variety of free-response, multiple choice, and true/false questions cover key topics including basic flight maneuvers, aircraft engines and flight instruments, navigation, weather, types of aircraft, traffic control, flight rules, and more. A convenient answer key is included.
An Illustrated Guide to Flying used in combination with this Workbook provides an exciting introduction to flying for aspiring pilots of all ages.
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Author Biography
Barry Schiff has received worldwide recognition for his wide-ranging aeronautical accomplishments and has logged 28,000 hours in more than 363 types of aircraft. He was a rated Airline Transport Pilot at 21 and has earned every FAA category and class rating (except airship) and every possible instructor's rating. Schiff retired from Trans World Airlines (TWA) in 1998 after a 34-year career during which he flew everything from the Lockheed Constellation to the Boeing 747.
An award-winning journalist and author, he is well known to flying audiences for his numerous books and more than 1,800 articles published in 111 aviation magazines, notably AOPA Pilot of which he is currently a contributing editor.
