Pilot's Avionics Survival Guide

Download or read book Pilot's Avionics Survival Guide written by Edward R. Maher and published by McGraw-Hill. This book was released on 1994-12-01 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding how avionics systems work and what to do if a system fails inflight is essential for all pilots. For aircraft owners, this knowledge can translate into hundreds of dollars in savings on repair bills. Here, Edward Maher provides helpful details on every major avionics system, explaining how to troubleshoot: Radios; Intercoms, speakers, microphones, and headsets; Antennas; Transmitters and receivers; Navigation systems: Loran, ADF, and GPS; Autopilots; Transponders and collision avoidance systems; Radar systems; Emergency locator transmitters; Gyroscopic instruments and compasses Learn how to eliminate audio system noise Purchase components using the handy manufacturers list Especially geared to lightplane pilots and owners