Richard L. Collins
Series
Publisher
Sporty's Academy
Pub. Date
©2008
Description
Frontal weather: examines the practical aspects of safely operating in and around frontal weather; Icing: examines icing forecasts/reports, go/no-go decision, use of anti- and de-icing equipment or how to deal with a plane-load of ice; Lows: covers all elements associated with lows, including snow, freezing rain, sleet and thundershowers.; Thunderstorms: examines how reports/forecasts relate to actual conditions, decision-making considerations and...
Series
Publisher
Sporty's Academy
Pub. Date
2008, 2002
Description
Richard Collins discusses various aspects of instrument flying. IFR strategies teaches how to develop your own IFR strategies and tactics so you can manage the dynamic IFR environment. Non-precision approaches teaches how to plan ahead for step-downs, dog-legs, equipment requirements and more. ILS approaches looks at factors which affect ILS approaches, headwinds, tailwinds, visibility, on-board equipment, flying techniques and more. Instrument proficiency...
Series
Publisher
Sporty's
Pub. Date
©2002
Description
Richard Collins discusses various aspects about being a prepared pilot. Flight review examines flight reviews and looks at ways to make them more valuable. Personal minimums teaches how to develop your own set of rules to make every flight safer and more enjoyable. Emergencies addresses the best possible strategies to deal with an in-flight emergency and what you can do to prevent one. Night flying explores proper techniques and shows how to manage...
Series
Publisher
Sporty's
Pub. Date
©2008
Description
"Ride along with host Richard Collins as he explores three popular glass cockpit systems offered in both Cessna and Cirrus aircraft. First, Collins highlights the Garmin G1000 found in Cessna single-engine aircraft. See first-hand, both on the ground and in the air, the integration of electronic flight instrumentation, GPS, autopilot, traffic, weather and terrain awareness. Next, join Richard as he provides an overview of the Avidyne FlightMax Entegra...
Series
Publisher
Sporty's
Pub. Date
©2002
Description
Richard Collins discusses several meteorological factors which affect flying. Mountain flying examines factors such as route planning, canyons, density altitude, wind, up and downdrafts, mountain weather, etc. Snow & ice covered airports teaches how snow and ice affect the go/no-go decision, preheating methods, aircraft control, snow drifts, and more.
Series
Publisher
Sporty's
Pub. Date
©2004
Description
Richard Collins discusses several risks involved with instrument flying. IFR weather briefing explores several weather briefing options that allow you to both develop and execute a strategy to complete every IFR flight safely. IFR crew of one addresses IFR flight and how proper Crew Resource Management (CRM) techniques can improve safety when acting as the sole pilot. Datalink weather deals with one of the most exciting and useful innovations to come...