In this book you’ll learn the tricks of the trade for the areas where pilots have traditionally needed to sharpen their mental math skills: fuel planning, temperature conversions, reciprocal headings, turn radius, crosswind components, time-speed-distance problems, calculating true airspeed, the 60-to-1 rule, and many others. Solve math problems in the cockpit without the use of calculators or even a pencil and paper using solutions that are simple to use and practical for airborne contingencies. This book will help you stay ahead of the flight with cockpit tools you can use to assist you in planning the flight. Mental math tools and shortcuts allow you to fly and navigate better and more efficiently. On top of all that, these skills help you perform your best in an airline interview.
Being able to easily perform math calculations in your head is a skill that every pilot strives for. If (like many!) you struggle a bit with this process, or if you are simply looking for a way to improve your math skills in the cockpit, then Mental Math for Pilots is a must read. Whether you are gearing up for that coveted pilot interview, preparing for a checkride or proficiency check, or looking to improve your abilities in inflight calculations, author Ron McElroy's numerous and invaluable tips and tricks will help you shine in your interview and in the cockpit. Wayne Phillips (Aviation Author, FAA Designated Examiner, AOPA Air Safety Presenter, and Captain for United Express) says about Mental Math for Pilots: In this era of EFIS, FMC, GPS, and "fly by wire" aircraft, the most important cockpit 'computer' is still the mind of the pilot. Mental Math revs up the brainpower to quickly process not only those pesky math questions asked during airline interviews, but expands the mental hard drive to handle a wide range of practical number problems in flight. Learn Ron's techniques and you just might be able to leave the calculate mode in permanent off. Soft cover, illustrated, includes index and glossary, approximately 117 pages.
