From the Ground Up (book)

From the Ground Up (FTGU) is a pilot's training book, and it covers almost every aspect of flying. The book is updated every three years.[1][2]

Chapters of the FTGU

The current edition of the FTGU features the following chapters:

Chapter 1, The Airplane: This chapter gives a brief hi-level introduction to what an airplane and aircraft are, along with their various components and categories
Chapter 2, Theory of Flight: Explanations of how airplanes fly are discussed in this chapter.
Chapter 3, Aero Engine: A high level overview of various types and models of aircraft engines are discussed.
Chapter 4, Aerodromes and Airspace: An overview of airports and airstrips along with descriptions of both Canadian and American airspace systems.
Chapter 5, Air Rules and Procedures: Covers some of the more common and critical "rules of the road" when it comes to flying.
Chapter 6, Aviation Weather: Discusses various aspects of weather including cloud, precipitation, winds, and other natural phenomena.
Chapter 7, Air Navigation: Introduces various form of navigation from dead reckoning to map reading to radio and GPS navigation.
Chapter 8, Radio: Focuses on how radios work and procedures for radio communications in the air.
Chapter 9, Radio Navigation: Focuses on radio navigation including the use of VORs, ADFs, and DMEs.
Chapter 10, Airmanship: Discusses various topics of airmanship from proper aircraft handling and care, to flight planning and emergency procedures.
Chapter 11, Human Factors: Overview of various human factors from illnesses and conditions to effects on the body from flying.
Chapter 12, Air Safety: Last minute checklist on safety on the ground and in the air.

Flying Beyond

In 2011, an updated "commercial" version of the popular From The Ground Up text was published by author Chris Hobbs called Flying Beyond: The Canadian Commercial Pilot Textbook. The text is designed to meet and exceed the level of knowledge required by Transport Canada for a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL).[3]

References

Macdonald, Sandy A. F.; Peppler, William N. (2010). From the Ground Up (28 ed.). Ottawa, ON, Canada: Aviation Publishers Co. Ltd. ISBN 978-0-9730036-3-5.
Macdonald, Sandy A. F.; Peppler, Isabel L. (2002). From the Ground Up (US ed.). Newcastle, WA, USA: Aviation Supplies & Academics. ISBN 978-1-56027-452-0.
Hobbs, Christopher W. (2011). Flying Beyond, The Canadian Commercial Pilot. Ottawa, ON, Canada: Aviation Publishers Co. Ltd. ISBN 978-0-9730036-7-3.

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[1] Macdonald, Sandy A. F.; Peppler, William N. (2010). From the Ground Up (28 ed.). Ottawa, ON, Canada: Aviation Publishers Co. Ltd. ISBN 978-0-9730036-3-5.

[2] Macdonald, Sandy A. F.; Peppler, Isabel L. (2002). From the Ground Up (US ed.). Newcastle, WA, USA: Aviation Supplies & Academics. ISBN 978-1-56027-452-0.

[3] Hobbs, Christopher W. (2011). Flying Beyond, The Canadian Commercial Pilot. Ottawa, ON, Canada: Aviation Publishers Co. Ltd. ISBN 978-0-9730036-7-3.