Mountain flying explained to the pilot, 3rd edition - Daniel Agnoux

To fly in the mountains is to trek in three dimensions in a space of freedom amidst grandiose landscapes. To evolve safely, you need to know the particularities of this wild environment and the flying techniques to use.
This book is written by a lowland pilot who became a mountain instructor. After analyzing the consequences of high-altitude flight on aircraft and pilot performance, it describes navigation methods adapted to the aerology and proximity of the terrain. Landing techniques on wheels and skis are described in detail.
This book is an educational tool for preparing mountain pilot qualifications. It also aims to introduce mountain flying to lowland pilots and laymen alike.

Abridged table of contents :
Chapter1: introduction
Chapter 2: regulations
Chapter 3: the aircraft and the pilot
Chapter 4: navigation in mountainous regions
Chapter 5: landings and take-offs on wheels
Chapter 6: landings and take-offs on skis
Appendices
Bibliography
Acronyms and notations
Detailed table of contents:
Chapter1: introduction
1. 1: presentation of the book's contents
1.2: history of mountain flying
1.3: the French Association of Mountain Pilots
Chapter 2: regulations
2. 1: regulatory reference texts: the various decrees
2.2: classification of different platforms
2.2.1: altiports
2.2.2: altisurfaces
2.3: general air traffic procedures for the use of altiports and altisurfaces
2.4: arrangements to be made before a flight in the mountains
2 4 1: arrangements to be made by the pilot
2 4 2: carrying of safety equipment
2.4.3: certification of aircraft used with skis
2 5: authorizations and qualifications required for mountain flying
2 5 1: altiport access authorizations
2 5 2: mountain qualifications
2.6: mountain flight instructors and examiners
2.6.1: instructors for training in altiport access authorizations
2.6.2: instructor qualifications for "wheel" or "ski"-MI mountain flight
2.6.3: mountain rating examiners
2 7: VFR regulations concerning mountain flight
Chapter 3: the aircraft and the pilot
3.1: the mountain aircraft
3.1.1: characteristics
3.1.2: air mass at altitude: notion of density altitude
3.1.3: engine performance at altitude
3.1.4: evolution of aircraft performance with altitude
3.1.5: pre-flight preparation, aircraft equipment
3.2: the mountain pilot
3.2.1: specifics of mountain flying
3.2.2: training requirements
3.2.3: effects of altitude on the body
3.2.4: pre-flight preparation, pilot equipment
3.2.5: respect for the environment
3.2.6: mountain safety
3.2.7: to conclude
Chapter 4: navigation in mountainous regions
4.1: aerology and weather
4.1.1: weather information; how to assess the weather situation
4.1.2: the wind
4.1.3: ways to assess the wind in flight
4.1.4: local winds
4.1.5: cumulonimbus and fronts
4.2: mountain navigation
4.2. 1: pre-flight actions
4.2.2: preparing the aircraft before entering the terrain
4.2.3: navigating in the terrain
4.2.4: flying in turbulent atmospheres
4.2.5: prolonged descent
4.2.6: maps to use
4.2.7: assessing snow conditions
Chapter 5: wheeled landings and take-offs
5. 1: arrival and reconnaissance on a wheeled altisurface
5. 1. 1: high reconnaissance
5.1.2: low reconnaissance
5.1.3: low passage
5.2: circling and approach
5.2. 1: typical circuit
5.2.2: glide slope interception
5.2.3: glide slope final
5 3: landing and take-off
5.3. 1: flare and touchdown
5.3.2: taxiing and parking
5.3.3: take-off
5.3.4: taxiing and take-off on soft ground
Chapter 6: landings and take-offs on skis
6. 1: arrival and reconnaissance on glacier
6. 1. 1: high reconnaissance
6.1.2: low reconnaissance
6.1.3: low passage
6.2: runway circuit and approach
6.2. 1: typical circuit
6.2.2: final, interception and holding the glide path
6.3: landing and take-off on skis
6.3. 1: flare and touchdown on skis
6.3.2: handling the aircraft on the ground: the turn
6.3.3: handling the aircraft on the ground: parking
6.3.4 : take-off
Appendices
1-) mountain rating training program
2-) some useful formulas
3-) AFPM terrain sheet
4-) reconnaissance memo
5-) snow and glide
6-) some flight mechanics considerations
Bibliography
Acronyms and notations