[E-Book] Simple Aviation - 2026 Edition

Discover the world of flight like never before.
The AeroShorts Collection – Simple Aviation is a complete aviation eBook designed to make the complex world of flying simple, visual, and inspiring. Spanning over 290 pages, it brings together everything you need to understand how airplanes fly, navigate, communicate, and operate written in clear, engaging language for all experience levels. 🌍

Whether you’re an aspiring pilot, an aviation student, or simply fascinated by aircraft, this book transforms technical theory into knowledge you can actually understand and remember.

🌟 Inside the eBook

• 11 Structured Chapters 📚 – A logical journey from basic flight physics to advanced navigation and air traffic operations.

• 50+ Key Aviation Topics 🔑 – Aerodynamics, aircraft systems, meteorology, flight instruments, emergency procedures, and more.

• Real-World Examples 🧭 – Practical explanations, pilot insights, and simplified diagrams make learning aviation enjoyable.

• Perfect for Beginners and Pilots-to-Be 👩✈️👨✈️ – Includes career advice, training paths, and tips from real-world aviation scenarios.
  

 

Topics:

1. The Basics of Flight

- Aerodynamics 
- Boundary Layer 
- Drag Types in Aviation 
- Load Factor 
- Air Pressure 
- Density Altitude 
- Angle of Incidence 
- Airplane Stability 
- Airplane Flight Controls 
- Adverse Yaw 
- Slip and Skid 
- Bank Angle 
- Standard Rate Turn 
- The Ground Effect in Aviation 
- Understanding Turbulence 
- Wind Shear 
- Speeds in Aviation 
- V-Speeds 
- Important Weight Terms 
- No Flap Landing

2. Aircraft Anatomy and Systems

- Aircraft Wings 
- Dihedral Wings 
- Landing Gear 
- Hydraulic Systems 
- Reverse Thrust 
- Aircraft Engine Types
- Aircraft Fuel Systems
- Bleed Air System 
- Environmental Control System (ECS) 
- Pressurization and Oxygen Systems 
- Deicing and Anti-Icing Systems 
- Aircraft Lights 
- Aircraft Window Design 
- Introduction to Engine Chevrons

3. Airport Infrastructure and Operations

- Runway Markings & Runway DIGITS 
- Essential Taxiway Markings and Signs 
- How Windsocks Work 
- PAPI Lights 
- Understanding Airport Codes 
- Basic Traffic Pattern

4. Flight Instruments and Avionics

- Pitot-Static System 
- The 6 Pack Aircraft Instruments 
- Avionics: The Brain of the Aircraft 
- Aircraft Communication Systems 
- Aircraft Transponders 
- Flight Envelope Protection Systems 
- TCAS (Traffic Collision Avoidance System) 
- The Black Box

5. Navigation and Flight Management

- Navigation on Earth - Meridians, Parallels, and Coordinates 
- True Heading vs. Magnetic Heading 
- How a Flight Route is Structured 
- QNH, QFE & QNE 
- GPS in Aviation 
- VOR Navigation 
- Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) 
- Non-Directional Beacon (NDB)
- ILS (Instrument Landing System) 
- RNAV and LNAV 
- Vertical Navigation (VNAV) 
- FMS (Flight Management System) 
- Standard Instrument Departures (SIDs) 
- Standard Terminal Arrival Routes (STARs) 
- Holdings

6. Meteorology for Aviators

- Layers of the Atmosphere 
- Weather Fronts 
- Weather Pressure Systems 
- METAR Aviation Weather Reports 
- Understanding Weather Charts, NOTAMs, and TAFs

7. Air Traffic Control and Communication

- ATC 
- Phraseology and Communication 
- Understanding Airspace Classes 
- VFR & IFR

8. Safety and Operational Procedures

- The Importance of Pre Flight Checklists 
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) 
- Emergency Procedures and Management 
- ETOPS 
- Decision Altitude (DA) and Decision Height (DH)

9. Human Factors and Decision-Making

- Human Factors in Aviation 
- Crew Resource Management (CRM) 
- Runway Illusions

10. Pilot Training and Career Pathways

- Steps to Becoming a Pilot 
- Networking in Aviation

11. Special Topics and FAQs

- Why Aircraft Lights Are Dimmed During Takeoff & Landing 
- Why Planes Don’t Have Passenger Parachutes 
- Why Airplanes Are Mostly White? 
- Aviation and Climate Change 
- Aviation Vocabulary 
- The Spiral on Jet Engines 
- Aviation Quiz (20 Questions) 
- How AeroShorts Videos Are Made