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 250 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

• 12 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
   - Air Pressure and Wind Shear
   - Ground Effect
   - Speeds in Aviation
   - Turbulence Basics
   - Airplane Flight Controls
   - Bank Angle
   - Basic Traffic Pattern
   
   
2. Aircraft Anatomy and Systems
   - Plane Engine Types
   - Landing Gear
   - Hydraulic Systems
   - Aircraft Wings
   - Aircraft Lights
   - Pitot-Static System
   - Aircraft Windows
   
   
3. Airport Infrastructure and Operations
   - Runway Markings and Digits
   - Essential Taxiway Markings and Signs
   - How Windsocks Work
   - PAPI Lights
   - Understanding Airport Codes
   
   
4. Flight Instruments and Avionics
   - The 6 Pack" Aircraft Instruments
   - Avionics and Flight Envelope Protection Systems
   - Black Box (FDR/CVR) 
   - GPS in Aviation
   - Aircraft Transponders
   - Understanding QNH, QFE, and QNE
   
   
5. Navigation and Flight Management
   - VOR, DME, and NDB
   - Instrument Landing System (ILS)
   - RNAV/LNAV/VNAV
   - SIDs, STARs, and Holdings
   - True Heading vs. Magnetic Heading
   - Navigation on Earth
   - How a Flight Route is Structured
   - Flight Management System (FMS)
   
   
6. Meteorology for Aviators
   - Layers of the Atmosphere
   - Weather Fronts
   - Understanding METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs
   
   
7. Air Traffic Control and Communication
   - ATC
   - VFR vs. IFR 
   - Phraseology and Communication
   - Understanding Airspace Classes
   - TCAS and Its Importance
   
   
8. Safety and Operational Procedures
   - The Importance of Pre-Flight Checklists
   - Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
   - Crew Resource Management (CRM)
   - Emergency Procedures and Management
   - ETOPS
   - Decision Altitude/Height (DA/DH)
   
   
9.  Human Factors and Decision-Making
   - Human Factors in Aviation
   - Aircraft Fuel Systems
   - Environmental Control System (ECS)
   - Pressurization and Oxygen Systems
   - Deicing and Anti-Icing Systems
   
   
10. Environmental Impact and Innovations
    - Aviation and Climate Change
    - Engine Chevrons and Noise Reduction
    - Why Airplanes Are Mostly White
    
    
11. Pilot Training and Career Pathways
    - Steps to Becoming a Pilot
    - Networking in Aviation
    - Aviation Vocabulary Essentials
    
    
12. Special Topics and FAQs
    - Why Aircraft Lights Are Dimmed During Takeoff & Landing
    - Why Planes Don t Have Passenger Parachutes
    - Understanding Aircraft Communication Systems