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An Aviator's Field Guide to Middle-Altitude Flying by Jason Blair

In An Aviator’s Field Guide to Middle-Altitude Flying, author Jason Blair shares his experience in a variety of piston, twin-engine aircraft commonly used to fly at altitudes between 10,000 and 25,000 feet MSL. This book covers the major phases of flight and the specific considerations for pilots who operate aircraft at these altitudes, including performance and fuel planning, emergencies, descent planning, navigation, weather, aircraft modifications, oxygen use, weight and balance, pilot qualifications, and insurance.

With insight not found in other training manuals or part of typical flight training operations, and gained through his many years instructing and giving checkrides, Blair’s book will help the pilot owner or operator evaluate the risks and challenges unique to middle-altitude flying, develop effective flight-planning practices, and take advantage of the increased efficiencies and opportunities offered through these higher operations.

About the Author:

Jason Blair is an active single and multi-engine instructor and a FAA Designated Pilot Examiner with over 5,000 hours total time and over 3,000 hours instruction given, and he has flown over 100 different makes and models of general aviation aircraft. He has issued over 1,000 pilot certificates in his role as Examiner. He works and has worked for multiple aviation associations that promote training and general aviation. He also consults on aviation training and regulatory efforts for the general aviation industry.

Seller's Input:

Ken Lane is a certificated commercial pilot and certified instrument flight instructor. Though not currently active in teaching, it has been his experience many pilots are truly not prepared for upper altitude flying. The "High Altitude Endorsement" is required only for flight levels above 25,000 feet. That leaves far more than sufficient altitude for a pilot to climb in a turbocharged (and sometimes even normally aspirated) aircraft to reach altitudes with lower oxygen content. This book will assist in that learning process.

It is often taken for granted that one can sustain high altitude for a short time without oxygen. The reality is anyone can start feeling the effects as low as 10,000 feet. That is especially true for the very young and the older among us. It's not just important for the pilot to maintain a sufficient O2 level but also the infant or toddler traveling with them as well as an older person. Jason addresses the time of useful consciousness as well as effects of hypoxia when the O2 level decreases.

If you regularly above 10,000 feet, even with a pressurized aircraft, keeping a pulse oximeter in your flight bag is highly recommended.

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