Mountain Flying & High-Performance Resources?

[Chris G.]

I'm looking to find more information related to earning my
high-performance endorsement. Primarily, I'm wanting to see if there is
a good, clear, concise, simple website or book that explains the
transition (in thinking and practice) from a plane that uses only a
throttle and mixture control to a plane with throttle-prop-mixture and a
Manifold Pressure gauge. When I go up with an instructor to start on my
high-performance endorsement, I want to have some understanding of what
I'm doing, when I'm doing it, and, most importantly, WHY I'm doing it.

Also, What is a good book out there for learning about mountain flying?
I seem to remember that Imeson's book's are pretty good, but I don't
have any solid knowledge of what books are better than others. I do
know to stay clear of the cumulogranite clouds often found in the
mountains. ;-)

Thanks,

Chris G.
PP-ASEL
Salem, Oregon

[Brian]

Check out:

http://www.avweb.com/news/columns/182082-1.html

Also the lastest issue of AOPA Flight Training has an article on
Constant Speed Props.

Just a side note: while most High performance aircraft have constant
speed props there are some that don't. Some Piper Pawnee's come to mind
at the moment.

Brian
CFIIG/ASEL

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Chris G. wrote:
> I'm looking to find more information related to earning my
> high-performance endorsement. Primarily, I'm wanting to see if there is
> a good, clear, concise, simple website or book that explains the
> transition (in thinking and practice) from a plane that uses only a
> throttle and mixture control to a plane with throttle-prop-mixture and a
> Manifold Pressure gauge. When I go up with an instructor to start on my
> high-performance endorsement, I want to have some understanding of what
> I'm doing, when I'm doing it, and, most importantly, WHY I'm doing it.
>

A great resource is the FAA Airplane Flying Handbook, chapter 11. It
covers all the info about transitioning to a complex and/or high perf
aircraft.

http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aircraft/airplane_handbook/

Getting the throttle/prop/mixture controls will be a breeze. Be more
concerned about being comfortable with the gear system and emergency
extension procedures.

AOPA has a lot of good info on mountain flying, but you should be a
member. http://www.aopa.org

[[email protected]]

You need to buy Sparky Imeson's Mountain Flying Bible:

http://www.mountainflying.com/sales.htm

Check out the rest of his website for other mtn flying info too!

[[email protected]]

In rec.aviation.student wrote:
> You need to buy Sparky Imeson's Mountain Flying Bible:

> http://www.mountainflying.com/sales.htm

> Check out the rest of his website for other mtn flying info too!

Please consider taking the full day ground school with Colorado
Pilots Association:

http://www.coloradopilots.org/

I teach the ground school course and instruct the flight(s).

If you are not available on the course dates in May or August,
Please see my web page to schedule one-on-one instruction
at any time.

http://users.frii.com/jer/

Best regards,

Jer/ "Flight instruction/mountain flying are my vocation!" Eberhard

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[Thomas Borchert]

Chris,

Check out the engine management columns by John Deaking at
www.avweb.com. All of them... And never, ever believe someone warning
you of the perils of oversquare operation. Indeed, run, don't walk, if
a CFI or a mechanic mentions it.

And Imeson is indeed the book I'd recommend on mountain flying.

--
Thomas Borchert (EDDH)