Barry Schiff needs no introduction. He’s known throughout the industry as a consummate aviator, author and educator with a passion for General Aviation like few others. His seemingly boundless experience and knowledge are surpassed only by his warm, rich writing style and unforgettable presentation techniques.

In Proficient Flying Barry Schiff uses these educational skills to help pilots visualize techniques and procedures that can make them safer pilots. He brings critical subjects to life in this DVD series with more than 4 hours of instruction. Schiff’s knack for guiding pilots through intricate aspects of flying makes these lessons invaluable and memorable, giving viewers true insight and understanding of the subjects presented.

As previously seen on Wide World of Flying, this 3-disk series includes:

Disk 1:

• Introduction
• Takeoff Techniques
• Understanding Spins
• Engine Failure After Takeoff
• Control Failure
• Weight and Balance
• Measuring Airspeed

Disk 2:

• Rejected Takeoffs and Landings
• Slips
• How to Glide
• Pitot-Static Pitfalls
• Flying a Taildragger
• Accident Tracking

Disk 3:

• Ditching
• Swing Your Compass
• Engine Operating Hints
• Unusual Approaches
• How to Fly a Seaplane
• Aviation Science

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