Flight Emergency: Take the Left Seat in Eight Role-Playing Emergency Scenarios

by Reya Kempley, John B. Brown (Editor), Reya Kempley (Illustrator)

Overview

What if you could fly realistic emergency scenarios yourself, make critical decisions and face the consequences, all while safely on the ground? With the innovative new book Flight Emergency by Reya Kempley, one is able to do just that. In eight unique and entertaining scenarios, the reader takes the role of pilot-in-command. In the face of pressures from challenging weather, difficult passengers, arriving at the destination on time, and aircraft malfunctions, the reader must make the critical decisions, dictating the course of the plot and the flight...for better or for worse. While flight simulators provide excellent technical training, their ability to introduce the emotional, human aspect to the flight is limited. Unfortunately, the opportunity for pilots of all levels to practice realistic aeronautical decision making (ADM) usually exists only during real-life flights, where there is little room for error. Flight Emergency changes that. If the reader makes a risky decision, the lesson can be safely learned on the ground without danger to life and limb. The reader may turn back and make a different decision next time, fully exploring the options of each flight scenario.

The book is also enriched by hand-drawn illustrations, bringing the reader further into the pilot s role for each story. Aspiring pilots, experienced pilots, and aviation buffs alike will all enjoy taking the left seat in Flight Emergency!

Named a Highlighted Title by Independent Publisher Online and a Finalist in Dan Poynter's Global eBook Awards.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940014171472
Publisher:	Starflight Press
Publication date:	09/01/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	136
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

A private pilot, Reya Kempley sought a way to learn about in-flight emergencies that better simulated the realities of decision making that all pilots face. She learned to fly with her brother after earning a bachelor's degree in Chemistry with a minor in Art from the University of Nevada, Reno, and discovered a new passion in aviation. She currently runs a business with her family and enjoys flying with her brother in the beautiful and challenging landscape of the American West.

In her spare time, in addition to flying and enjoying the outdoors, Reya pursues target shooting, a sport in which she has competed since the age of nine. Representing the USA in three World Shooting Championships, she was a member of a medal-winning team each time.

Editorial Reviews

As a CFI, I liked the book Flight Emergency by Reya Kempley, especially for use as a training aid...The settings are events that can or have happened, and the way they are portrayed makes you feel like you are actually there...It's unique in that it gives you different options to choose instead of just saying "here's what you do." If your choice doesn't turn out well, you can go back and change your mind — something you can't do in the airplane!

Jill D. Smith

How do you think you would handle an emergency situation in an airplane? In Flight Emergency author Reya Kempley lets you make the decisions in real situations. As you read, your options will create unique adventures for every reader. You'll get to see just how fast things can change in an airplane and how every choice you make has consequences, good or bad. Read Flight Emergency and see how your scenario turns out.

Kelsey Lynch

Reya has written an excellent book on handling and preventing in-flight emergencies. It's cleverly written in the scenario style format and it's sure to engage the decision making part of a pilot's brain. Reya was spot-on the glidepath in her selection and coverage of the most likely emergencies that pilots occasionally stumble into. You'll definitely find the eight role-playing emergencies in this book well worth studying.

Rod Machado

In Flight Emergency, you're not just reading about others experiences; you are the pilot! Each flight scenario requires the reader to make his or her own decisions at multiple points in the story, which in turn leads to different flight outcome possibilities, just like in real life. This approach to building aeronautical decision-making skills is not only unique and memorable, it's entertaining too. I recommend this book to student and certificated pilots alike as a means to safer flights.

Patty Wagstaff

Flight Emergency is a book all pilots should consider reading to help keep them safe. Most flying accidents are caused by poor judgment and Flight Emergency helps new pilots develop their decision-making skills, while refreshing experienced pilots on the many aviation gotchas pilots encounter. Like real life, as each scenario unfolds, new complications make simple situations more complex...Flight Emergency is an excellent book that will leave you thirsting for more.

Max Trescott