The Air Pilot’s Manual – Complete Five-Volume Set (Volumes 1–5) by Trevor Thom

The Air Pilot’s Manual by Trevor Thom is a comprehensive five-volume aviation training collection, published by Airlife in 1990. This matching set comprises Volumes 1 to 5 of the respected pilot training series, developed to provide student pilots with the theoretical and practical knowledge required for flying and aviation examinations.

Trevor Thom was an experienced professional pilot and aviation instructor whose training manuals became widely recognised in Britain and internationally. His accessible writing style and systematic approach helped establish The Air Pilot’s Manual as a valuable educational resource for both aspiring pilots and experienced aviators.

The Air Pilot’s Manual comprises:

Volume 1 – Flying Training: Covers practical flying techniques, aircraft handling, flight manoeuvres and the fundamental skills required during initial pilot training.

Volume 2 – Aviation Law and Meteorology: Examines aviation regulations, airspace procedures, weather systems and meteorological principles essential to safe flight operations.

Volume 3 – Air Navigation: Introduces navigational techniques, flight planning, aeronautical charts, calculations and the principles of navigating an aircraft.

Volume 4 – Aeroplane Technical: Explores aircraft systems, engines, instruments, aerodynamics and the mechanical principles underlying aircraft operation.

Volume 5 – Radio Navigation and Instrument Flying: Covers radio navigation aids, instrument flight procedures and techniques associated with flying by reference to instruments.

Condition – Very Good

Complete five-volume paperback collection, all dated 1990. Covers show general shelf wear and handling marks, with some creasing and edge wear, particularly around the spine ends. Bindings remain secure in all five volumes. Foxing present.