British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Wyatt, David, 1954– Aircraft flight instruments and guidance systems : principles, operations, and maintenance / David Wyatt.
Trademark notice: Product or corporate names may be trademarks or registered trademarks, and are used only for identification and explanation without intent to infringe. No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilized in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publishers. David also has experience in writing for BTEC National specifications and is the co-author of Aircraft Communications and Navigation Systems, Aircraft Electrical and Electronic Systems and Aircraft Digital Electronic and Computer Systems.Īircraft Flight Instruments and Guidance Systems Principles, operations and maintenanceįirst edition published 2015 by Routledge 2 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 4RN and by Routledge 711 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017 Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business © 2015 David Wyatt The right of David Wyatt to be identified as author of this work has been asserted by him in accordance with sections 77 and 78 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. His experience in the industry includes avionic development engineering, product support engineering and FE lecturing. David Wyatt has over 40 years’ experience in the aerospace industry and is currently Head of Airworthiness at Gama Engineering. The content of this book is mapped across from the flight instruments and automatic flight (ATA chapters 31 and 22) content of EASA Part-66 modules 11, 12Īnd 13 (fixed/rotary-wing aerodynamics and systems) and Edexcel BTEC nationals (avionic systems, aircraft instruments and indicating systems).
As part of a Routledge series of textbooks for aircraft engineering students and those taking EASA Part-66 exams, it is suitable for both independent and tutor-assisted study and includes self-test questions, exercises and multiple-choice questions to enhance learning. Written for those pursuing a career in aircraft engineering or a related aerospace engineering discipline, Aircraft Flight Instruments and Guidance Systems covers state-of-the-art avionic equipment, sensors, processors and displays for commercial air transport and general aviation aircraft.
Balance, mass balance and control-surface tabsĬhapter 8 Aeroplane automatic flight controlĬhapter 10 Rotorcraft automatic flight controlĬhapter 12 Electronic display technologiesĪircraft Flight Instruments and Guidance Systems