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
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
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
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!
In rec.aviation.student sam.tr…@gmail.com 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
–
Jer/ (Slash) Eberhard, Mountain Flying Aviation, LTD, Ft Collins, CO
CELL 970 231-6325 EMAIL jer<at>frii.com http://users.frii.com/jer/
C-206 N9513G, CFII Airplane&Glider FAA-DEN Aviation Safety Counselor
CAP-CO Mission&Aircraft CheckPilot BM218 HAM N0FZD 235 Young Eagles!
Chris,
Check out the engine management columns by John Deaking at
http://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)