Mental Math for Pilots Overview:

It almost goes without saying that all pilots eventually need to perform some type of math calculation in their head while flying. This book will help sharpen your mental skills and operate better in today's technological environments.

• Essential guide for enhancing mental math skills for pilots, now in its updated 3rd edition.
• Developed by renowned author Ron McElroy, focusing on practical aviation math problems.
• Tools and strategies to calculate fuel planning, temperature conversions, and reciprocal headings without electronic aids.
• Techniques for quick mental computation of turn radius, crosswind components, and time-speed-distance problems.
• Strategies for determining true airspeed and applying the 60-to-1 rule efficiently.
• Designed to improve mental agility for in-flight calculations and situational awareness.
• Invaluable for pilots preparing for interviews and checkrides, aiming to demonstrate professionalism and precision.

Mental Math for Pilots, now in its compelling 3rd edition, continues to be an indispensable resource for aviators aiming to enhance their in-flight calculation capabilities and remain sharp in an era where reliance on electronic devices is ever-increasing. This edition builds upon the success of Ron McElroy's popular series, offering new techniques and mental math strategies tailored for both aspiring and seasoned pilots.

Understanding that the pilot's mind is an underutilized computational resource in the cockpit, this book provides a suite of tools designed to boost brainpower and enable aviators to quickly and accurately tackle a variety of practical math problems that are part and parcel of flying. With an emphasis on mental agility, pilots can learn to effortlessly handle calculations for fuel planning, temperature conversions, reciprocal headings, turn radius, crosswind components, time-speed-distance computations, and determining true airspeed. It simplifies complex equations using straightforward terms and equips pilots with quick recall and retention aids for a wide range of scenarios.

Additionally, the book delves into the 60-to-1 rule among other essential concepts, providing simple-to-use, practical solutions that are particularly useful when calculators or traditional means of computation are not within reach. Beyond the cockpit, these sharpened math skills are crucial during pilot interviews and checkrides, reflecting a pilot's professionalism and precision.

Whether it's for interview preparation, checkride readiness, or just a keen desire to be a more proficient pilot, Mental Math for Pilots is an essential read. It promises to not just teach, but also instill confidence in your ability to manage the numbers that govern the skies.

Soft cover, glossary, indexed and illustrated, 6" x 9". 
Published November 2023.
by Ronald D McElroy