{"product_id":"asa-atc-weather-mastering-the-systems-second-edition-softcover","title":"ASA ATC \u0026 Weather: Mastering the Systems - Second Edition (Softcover)","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Helvetica;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“There  are always two systems out there — air traffic control and weather —  and the responsibility and the challenge come from fitting the airplane  into both of them as smoothly as possible.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book's emphasis is on judgment and the interface between pilot  and environment, addressing both VFR and IFR situations from flight  planning on through to arrival, approach, and landing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRichard Collins explains the factors pilots need to consider when  making these decisions, supplementing them with examples from personal  experience and accident reports. He lays all the factors on the table so  pilots have enough information to develop individual and airplane  limitations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePilots will learn exactly what they can and should ask of ATC to help them out of a mess.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe author highlights and stresses the importance of negotiating the  system of air traffic control and weather services to maximum advantage.  The emphasis is on pilot judgment. A flight is affected by winds,  storms are always a risk... and considering visibility, an area the  regulations cover with a blanket rule that sets the VFR minimums in  miles — this does not take into account differences in speed and a  regulation's legality does not guarantee pilot and passenger safety. Yet  Richard Collins demystifies the art of aviation, guiding the pilot  through common misconceptions with solid advice and accurate examples  for improvement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom flight planning on through to arrival, approach, and landing,  Collins encourages all pilots to be a critic of their own performance,  with an example of his own flight self-analysis. A basic weather course  is provided, which serves as the backbone for learning how to read the  signs:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVFR, IFR, MVFR, CVFR (continued VFR) — what kind of weather leads to the labels that flight decisions are based on?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do you glean the necessary information during preflight, analyze  the conditions experienced in flight, and calculate your own forecast  based on new information?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen does it make sense to fly above the cloud deck, and when should you try to stay down below?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this revised second edition of his book, Collins teaches you  how to use ATC to your benefit. The factors you need to consider when  making these decisions are outlined, supplemented with examples from  personal experience and accident reports. He explains the most frequent  decisions pilots made when they were caught in weather, laying all the  factors on the table so you have enough information to develop pilot and  airplane limitations that make sense for you, and know when to ask ATC  for help. But even with weather factors and services available en route,  Collins is confident in his craft. He never lets his more than 40 years  of flying relax his judgment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"ASA","offers":[{"title":"ASA ATC \u0026 Weather: Mastering the Systems - Second Edition (Softcover)","offer_id":46190570176770,"sku":"ASA-ATC-WX","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/7364\/8898\/files\/1084625__92580.jpg?v=1749068517","url":"https:\/\/rocketairshop.com\/products\/asa-atc-weather-mastering-the-systems-second-edition-softcover","provider":"Rocket Air","version":"1.0","type":"link"}