Overview

Features

• Current — Airline Transport Pilot covers all the required aeronautical knowledge outlined in Advisory Circular 61-138, ATP Certification Training Program (CTP).
• Colorful — Full-color, dynamic illustrations and photographs so readers can visualize the advanced topics and complex systems they will encounter when operating larger, faster, and heavier aircraft.
• Simple — Logical organization and colorful presentation work as both a self-study and classroom text.
• Thorough — This book prepares an airline pilot candidate in all areas relating to their desired occupation.
• Timeless — Readers will refer to the book time and time again to refresh on training topics such as high-altitude operations, operational specifications (OpSpecs) and crew resource management.
• Effective — Margin notes highlight the important facts for each page and diagrams support the textual descriptions for each maneuver.
• Workbook — Chapters conclude with review questions so readers can ensure they’ve acquired the necessary knowledge.
• FAR/ICAO — Works in both U.S. and International training environments: satisfies FAA aeronautical knowledge requirements outlined in AC-61-138.
• Trusted — Written by a remarkable team consisting of Associate and Assistant Professors from the school of Aerospace Sciences at the University of North Dakota.
• Well Constructed — Hardcover, 8-1/2" x 11” format, full-color illustrations throughout, 200 pages.

Specifications

• Author: Mark Dusenbury and Shayne Daku
• ISBN: 978-1-61954-697-4
• Dimensions: 8.25" x 10.75"
• Page Count: 200 pages
• Illustrations: Full-color illustrations
• Includes: Glossary, index, review questions
• Weight: 1.0 lb

Benefits

• Also available in The Pilot’s Manual Series:
• Flight School (P/N: 13-00982) — How to fly your airplane through all the maneuvers required for pilot certification
• Ground School (P/N: 13-00978)— Aeronautical knowledge required for private & commercial pilot certificates
• Instrument Flying (P/N: 13-00979)— Aeronautical knowledge and skill required for the instrument rating
• Access to Flight (P/N: 13-06339)— An integrated private and instrument curriculum
• Multi-Engine Flying (P/N: 13-18405)— Aeronautical knowledge required to earn a multi-engine rating

Readers Resources

• Look Inside - Pilot's Manual: ATP Certification Training Program
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• These resources can be used to expand on the topics covered within the specified book chapter or syllabus module.
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• Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circulars
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• AC 61-138, Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program
• AC 120-27, Aircraft Weight and Balance Control
• AC 120-51, Crew Resource Management Training
• AC 120-58, Pilot Guide: Large Aircraft Ground Deicing
• AC 120-66, Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP)
• AC 120-74, Parts 91, 121, 125, and 135 Flightcrew Procedures During Taxi Operations
• AC 120-82, Flight Operational Quality Assurance
• AC 120-90, Line Operations Safety Audits
• AC 120-91, Airport Obstacle Analysis
• AC 120-92, Safety Management Systems for Aviation Service Providers
• AC 120-100, Basics of Aviation Fatigue
• AC 120-101, Part 121 Air Carrier Operational Control
• AC 120-109, Stall Prevention and Recovery Training
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• Additional Resources, Including Accidents Investigation Reports and Simulations
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• Airplane Upset Recovery Training Aid Revision 2
• ASRS Program Briefing
• BEA Report of Air France 447
• NTSB Report Number: AAR-10-01, Colgan Air 3407
• NTSB Report of Midwest Airlines 490