Download
Authore
Name:
by Dale Crane
Edition
2020
Language
English
Description
"Dictionary of Aeronautical Terms" is a comprehensive reference guide containing a broad range of aviation terminologies, acronyms, and jargon relevant to the aeronautical industry. The book is designed to provide aviation professionals, pilots, engineers, and enthusiasts with an easy-to-use and up-to-date resource for technical and operational terms commonly used in aviation. With over 15,000 entries, the Dictionary of Aeronautical Terms is an indispensable tool for anyone involved in the aviation industry seeking to enhance their knowledge and understanding of aviation terminologies.
If you're looking for a conveniently organized and easily accessible resource for aviation vocabulary, this book is an excellent choice that can be downloaded onto your devices in various formats, such as Kindle or PDF. Additionally, it provides a great platform for self-study and reference, making it an essential tool for anyone seeking to improve their aeronautical knowledge.
If you're looking for a conveniently organized and easily accessible resource for aviation vocabulary, this book is an excellent choice that can be downloaded onto your devices in various formats, such as Kindle or PDF. Additionally, it provides a great platform for self-study and reference, making it an essential tool for anyone seeking to improve their aeronautical knowledge.
In addition to updating and compiling all the terms in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, glossaries from FAA handbooks, advisory circulars, and manuals, the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), and the Pilot/Controller Glossary, as well as definitions not found in government publications, Dale Crane's ultimate reference book contains more than 12,000 precise, aviation-specific terms and definitions. The words are further defined by around 500 pictures, which also help with visual identification; additionally, the appendices provide helpful tables and lists.
This comprehensive dictionary is a necessary reference tool for anyone working in the aviation and/or space industries, including administrators, pilots, maintenance technicians, drone operators, academics, air traffic controllers, manufacturers, engineers, government organizations, airlines, corporate flight departments, as well as newcomers to the field.
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
Dale Crane (1923 - 2010)
Dale Crane was involved in aviation for more than 50 years. His credentials included: Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic, Designated Mechanic Examiner, Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor (airplanes), and Advanced and Instrument Ground Instructor.
Dale began his career in the U.S. Navy as a mechanic and flight engineer in PBYs. After World War II, he attended Parks Air College. After college, he worked as an instrument overhaul mechanic, instrument shop manager, and flight test instrumentation engineer. He spent the following 16 years as an instructor, and then became director of an aviation maintenance school.
Dale was active as a writer of aviation technical materials, and a consultant in developing aviation training programs. He participated with the FAA in the Aviation Mechanic Occupation Study, and the Aviation Mechanic Textbook Study. ATEC presented to Dale Crane their special recognition award for "his contribution to the development of aviation technicians as a prolific author of specialized maintenance publications."
He also received the FAA's Charles Taylor "Master Mechanic" Award for 50 years of service in and contributions to the aviation maintenance industry, and "the recognition of his peers for his excellence in aircraft maintenance as a leader, educator, and aviation safety advocate." Dale Crane was the author of ASA's three-volume "Aviation Maintenance Technician Series" textbooks for AMTs, as well as the "AMT Oral & Practical Exam Guide," the original "Fast-Track Series" FAA Test Guides for AMTs, the "Dictionary of Aeronautical Terms," "Practical Electricity for AMTs," and many more publications during his lifetime.
The Dictionary of Aeronautical Terms is updated by the ASA editorial team.
Product details
Publisher : Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc.; Seventh edition (November 13, 2020)
Language : English
Paperback : 832 pages
ISBN-10 : 164425056X
ISBN-13 : 978-1644250563
Item Weight : 2.4 pounds
Dimensions : 6 x 1.66 x 9 inches
