Draw Me an Airplane - 3rd Edition

This book is written for aviation enthusiasts who may or may not wish to become private pilots. Its aim is to give simple technical notions of piloting by presenting in-flight exercises in a clear and amusing way, thus avoiding the use of overly scientific explanations which, for a beginner, are often difficult to assimilate.

Jean NICOLAS was able to observe the behavior of student pilots. An in-depth study of the pedagogical problems encountered in training led to the creation of a special instruction method for young instructor pilots. All the lessons are based on drawings, with excellent results for training aeronautics enthusiasts, particularly in Aero Clubs.

These comic strip collections have the modest ambition of presenting in-flight evolutions in easy-to-understand sketches that are attractive at first glance. You'll learn a lot without getting tired. Often, a good drawing, pleasant to look at, is more effective than a long, boring explanation (which will certainly have to be repeated several times afterwards). Pilots who wish to immerse themselves in simple theory will find useful tips for flying here.

Pascal ZIEGELBAUM, professional I.F.R. pilot-instructor and airline pilot, has contributed to this three-volume set: Dessine-moi un avion, Apprends-moi l'avion, Enseigne-moi la navigation.

Foreword and list of abbreviations

GENERAL

Careers in aeronautics

Pilot equipment

General description of the airplane

Some instruments to know

Our aircraft and its flight characteristics

THE FIRST FLIGHT

Pre-flight check

Settling in

Axes of rotation (primary effects of control surfaces)

Markings on the aircraft

Personal notes

BASIC PILOTING

Straight-line flight

Medium bank turns

PRECISE PILOTING

The engine

Carburetor icing

Magnetic and gyro compasses

The trim tab

Speed control on a constant trajectory

Level flight - Speed changes on a constant trajectory

Climbing flight

Descending flight

Changing and controlling trajectories

Symmetry

Precision turning

TAKE-OFF AND LANDING

Take-off

Changing configurations

End point

Final approach

5% approach on final

Flare and landing

THE LAP

Rectangular lap

Standard lap

Low-level circuit

Personal notes

SPECIAL SITUATIONS

Engine failure

Reduced-engine flight

Taking off with the engine down

Engine failure on take-off

Forced landing with engine

Slow flight

Stalling

Skidding at high angles

Engaging the turn

High-speed arrival

Crosswind landing