Airplane Performance on Grass Airfields 1st Edition

Airplane Performance on Grass Airfields, 1st Edition by Jaroslaw A. Pytka is an essential resource for pilots, flight instructors, and aerodrome operators who demand accurate, practical guidance for operating from grass runways. Clear, authoritative and grounded in real-world experience, this book cuts through uncertainty to help you plan safer takeoffs, landings and performance calculations on non-paved surfaces.

Designed for use worldwide—from the rural strips of the UK and Europe to bush airfields in Australia and remote fields in North America—this volume explains how grass type, moisture, slope, tire pressure and surface condition affect acceleration, climb rate and landing roll. You’ll find careful explanations, worked examples and performance guidance presented in an accessible, pilot-focused style that translates theory into operational decisions.

Readers will appreciate the emphasis on actionable data: practical approaches to short-field and soft-field techniques, adjustments to performance charts, risk-aware preflight planning and tips for integrating grass-field variables into flight planning systems. Whether you operate light GA aircraft, train students at a local aerodrome, or manage airfield operations, the insights here improve confidence and safety when paved runways aren’t available.

Compact, readable and technically sound, this first edition fills a gap in aviation literature by focusing squarely on grass airfield performance. If you fly into unpaved strips or train others to do so, Airplane Performance on Grass Airfields is a must-have reference that belongs in your flight bag and briefing room.

Order your copy today and bring reliable, regionally relevant performance knowledge to every grass-field operation.

Note: eBooks do not include supplementary materials such as CDs, access codes, etc.