This training guide diminishes the dangers and doubles the thrill-and safety-of flying single-engine aircraft at high altitudes in mountainous regions. Logically organised by phases of flight-from preflight preparation to landings-the author combines statistics, techniques, and examples of actions (correct and incorrect) that real pilots have taken in actual flight scenarios.

• Details training that offsets mountain flying mistakes
• Describes the effects of altitude on pilots and aircraft
• Outlines cold weather operations and precautions
• Includes search and rescue operation procedures
• Reviews take-off conditions from airport mountains.
• Soft back, 332 pages.
• ISBN 9780071410533