Currently, flight automation is nearly total in commercial aircraft. Automatic control systems are becoming increasingly popular in smaller and sports aircraft as well. In all cases, the proper functioning of an automatic flight system allows the pilot to free up attention from certain tasks and focus more on other aspects within the cockpit. However, it wasn't always this way. The autopilot had its beginnings almost concurrently with the early days of aviation-an idea that at the time see...

The behavior of the wing profile within an airflow has been a subject of study since the dawn of time, and even today it remains a relevant topic, although only in relation to aircraft traveling at speeds below the speed of sound.The study and analysis of high-speed aerodynamics, equal to or greater than the speed of sound, was irrelevant at the beginning of the aeronautical era, as aircraft could hardly reach supersonic speeds. With advances in the commercial aviation industry, ai...

Landing is a critical phase of flight. Together with takeoff, they are the two maneuvers where the greatest risk is present and where all the capacities of both the pilot and the aircraft are required. This work focuses on the development of landing, independently of the plane, but considering the different circumstances that can affect this phase of flight.A work that proposes to consider landing as a generalized procedure in any airplane, giving the reader the possibility of unde...

Due to the constant technological advancements in the aeronautical industry, the growth of all airports in the world is constant. An airport is home to every pilot, his own home, his personal space, his workplace and as such he must know it perfectly to maximize air operations and ensure safety in them.In this new work from the Aeronautical Library, our airline pilots, writers presently, share all their experiences in airports around the world and shed their knowledge into this boo...

Learning about an aircraft seems to have no end, a thought very close to reality when it comes to complex aircrafts. Pilots spend much of their lives, training their flight techniques in a certain aircraft, learning its systems and its operations.The collection of A320 offered by the aeronautical library, is the most complete guide on all the knowledge that a pilot must learn about this wonderful aircraft. This new edition covers all the topics related to the understanding of the Q...

The limitations of an aircraft restrict its operation in order to ensure the safety of each of them. While commercial aircraft have limitations that are difficult to overcome in normal operation, it is important that the pilot knows each of them and respects its maximum values on each flight.In this information manual, all the operational limitations of an AIRBUS A320 standard model are detailed. The maximum takeoff and landing weight, the maximum crosswind component, maximum speed...

The maneuvers of an Airbus A320 are extremely simple during normal operations. They may present minimal complexity during abnormal operations, but the aircraft is extremely easy to fly.On the other hand, there are special operations that require a higher level of attention, and these are not necessarily abnormal operations or emergencies, but rather uncommon operations, such as flights in wind shear, volcanic ash, among others.In this work, you will learn all the details of...

Aircraft simulators are an integral part of every pilot's professional life. Within these simulators, pilots learn to manage abnormal operations, not just considering mechanical failures, but any situation that could compromise flight safety.Airline pilots are required to demonstrate their performance in a simulator every six or twelve months, depending on the airline. In these simulator sessions, pilots are evaluated not only on their maneuvers and flight management but also on te...

The flight system of an Airbus A320 is one of the most advanced in the aeronautical market. It results from the combination of a set of functions and features developed within a primary system that enables the aircraft's navigation, flight resource management, and complete operational autonomy.An A320 pilot must thoroughly understand the operation of this automatic flight system to fully utilize its capabilities and advantages features that few commercial aircraft possess and which...

Welcome again to the most successful collection about A320.In this book, we will learn all about A320 emergencies. Not only theECAM ACTIONS but also each action taken by crew in a complexsituation. A320 Emergencies has changed the way to study an aircraftand its procedures. Our team, a great staff of professional pilots withthousands of flight hours in A320, have written each page based ontheir experience and knowledge.Enjoy every pag...

The AIRBUS A320 saga of the Aeronautical Library is the most thorough collection of the A320 on the world market. A detailed guide that, step by step, takes the reader to learn all the secrets of the plane, its operation and its systems.In this edition, the saga continues analyzing the ECAM system and its operation in normal and abnormal flight situations. The ECAM system is crucial for the development of flights. A system where pilots can obtain all the information about their pla...

There are various methods to land an Airbus A320. Depending on the scenario, the flight crew may choose a precision approach, a non-precision approach, or simply a visual approach. However, regardless of the selected approach, the landing will follow the same operational pattern.While a successful landing always depends on a well-executed approach, knowing the step-by-step procedure of a landing is crucial to safely and successfully land this remarkable aircraft.In this wor...