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Mental Math for Pilots: A Study Guide

by Ronald D. McElroy

Mental calculations for flight planning and cockpit use

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Mental calculations for flight planning and cockpit use

Organized around calculations pilots encounter in planning and navigation, this study guide covers fuel planning, temperature conversions, reciprocal headings, turn radius, crosswind components, time-speed-distance problems, true airspeed, and the 60-to-1 rule. It presents mental-math shortcuts intended for use without a calculator or written working, including for airborne contingencies. The range of topics connects routine flight calculations with the practical need to work through figures while staying ahead of a flight. The description also notes that the skills are relevant to airline interview preparation.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Pilots or student pilots seeking practice with aviation-related mental calculations.
  • Those reviewing flight-planning and navigation calculations without relying on a calculator.
  • Applicants preparing for airline interviews who want to strengthen mental-math skills.

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Aviation mental arithmeticFlight planningNavigation calculationsCockpit decision supportAirline interview preparation

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In this book you'll learn the tricks of the trade for the areas where pilots have traditionally needed to sharpen their mental math skills: fuel planning, temperature conversions, reciprocal headings, turn radius, crosswind components, time-speed-distance problems, calculating true airspeed, the 60-to-1 rule, and many others. Solve math problems in the cockpit without the use of calculators or even a pencil and paper using solutions that are simple to use and practical for airborne contingencies. This book will help you stay ahead of the flight with cockpit tools you can use to assist you in planning the flight. Mental math tools and shortcuts allow you to fly and navigate better and more efficiently. On top of all that, these skills help you perform your best in an airline interview.

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