Universal history has transmitted through generations the legacy of Sir Francis Bacon regarding knowledge... "knowledge is power" states the famous phrase. In aviation, we adapt it and can assert that knowledge is safety. The more a pilot knows, the better prepared they will be to take appropriate actions, be informed for assertive decision-making, etc. In other words: learning strengthens operational safety.

With this premise, each text in this collection was forged. This particular case is entirely dedicated to the fundamentals of the engine in general aviation; as the instance and place where all formation begins. No one commands an Airbus A350 from scratch; to get there, the pilot will have surely flown many hours in light aircraft where they could forge all their foundational knowledge. This is where the focus of the collection lies... to strengthen the instructor's imprint and be part of the essential knowledge set.

The knowledge provided in this book is not only of interest to the student pilot but to anyone interested in flight, the aviation industry, and above all, knowledge as a source of safety. All topics were developed and exemplified, with the aim of not remaining in a mere theoretical plane but contrasting the theoretical duty with the reality of operations.

This book can accompany the student pilot and also serve as a reference for a retired Captain. We share the theory and develop the teachings that each flight, each inspection, leaves us for safer and more efficient flights.