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The
Joy of Flying by Robert Mark
Whether you're thinking about taking flying lessons or already are a student, this
refreshing guide focuses on everything you need to know about becoming a pilot. Find out
how to choose a flight instructor and the kind of plane you want to fly; brush up on
medical and FAA requirements, radio communications, and much more. |
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Stick and Rudder by Wolfgang
Langewiesche
Here is the first exact analysis of the art of flying. It represents four years of
research, flying and writing, and it shows exactly what the pilot does when flying, how
it's done, and why. This is one of those few works that just draws you in the second you
pick it up. It's provides a better understanding about the airplanes we fly than anything
else. This could very well be the best work ever written on flying. Originally written
over 50 years ago this classic has truly stood the test of time. |
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The Student
Pilot's Flight Manual by William K. Kershner
Provides excellent full-coverage text and study guide for the student pilot working toward
his or her private or recreational certificate. It also serves as good refresher of
fundamentals for anyone needing a BFR or interested in polishing up some of their rusty
flying skills. (498 pages, 1998) |
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Rod Machado's Private Pilot Handbook by
Rod Machado, Diane Titterington (Editor), Brian Weiss (Editor)
Rod Machado, known for his humorous and entertaining talks on aviation safety, has
compiled a very thorough book which provides good coverage of all the basics. He
injects his humor and wit throughout to help the reader digest all the material he has to
offer. This is an excellent book to help with putting the essentials of aviation
technology in an easy format to understand and use for the new student. (572 pages, 1997) |
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Instrument
Flying by Richard L. Taylor
The fourth edition of this perennial best-seller provides pilots at every level of
experience with all the latest information relevant to safe and efficient instrument
flying. As practical and accessible as ever, it covers recent developments in IFR
technology, new weather reporting codes, new IFR terms, as well as advances in aircraft,
flight systems, procedures, and avionics. Included are case studies of IFR flight
incidents, which show how not to operate as an instrument pilot-plus guidance on how to
handle IFR emergencies and practice exercises to help achieve IFR proficiency. |
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The
Complete Multi-Engine Pilot by
Robert E. Gardner
Mr. Gardner writes in a conversational manner that is
readable, comprehensive, and most importantly, will lead the reader to a
greater understanding of the material. Clearly explains the
important laws that govern multi-engine flight and the fundamentals of
flying a multi-engine aircraft. Graphics and illustrations throughout lend
to readability and comprehension. The Practical Test Standards for
Multi-Engine Land for both Private and Commercial certificates are also
included. |
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The
Complete Guide to Flight Instruction by Gregory M. Penglis
Procedures in this book are not the endpoint, they are merely the beginning. Every
procedure must have a purpose. Every purpose must fit into the big picture. Every pilot
must learn that judgment and decisions are what flying is all about. Here you will learn
how to develop judgment and make good decisions. From there you can develop your flying
instinct, the most important quality and resource for any pilot. This book is your
treasure map through the process. |
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Flight
Instructor's Pocket Companion by John F. Welch
Building upon 10 basic principles of an effective flight instructor, this
unique guide will help every instructor update, correct, and broaden his or her knowledge
and teach more effectively. It covers beginning, advanced, and instrument instruction,
making it ideal for instructors in need of a comprehensive, practical teaching resource
and covers many topics, including stalls, traffic patterns, flight dynamics, emergencies,
and maneuvers. The book also includes techniques and demonstrations in an easy-to-use
format. |
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Emergency
Maneuver Training by Rich Stowell
Emergency maneuvers - pilots practice them during flight training but how often after
that? A drill or two during the BFR? The aviation industry has needed a book
like this for a long time. Emergency Maneuver Training provides more depth
than most private pilot training courses but delivers the information in a simple straight
forward manner so that low time pilots can easily understand it. Don't wait for a
crisis to occur in your airplane before you practice your next emergency maneuvers.
Hone your skills with this book so the "unexpected" won't be quite so
unexpected. |
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Say
Again, Please: Guide to Radio Communications
by Robert E. Gardner
Provides a clear, conversational approach to one of the
most important aspects of every flight: radio communications. The text
features examples of typical transmissions that explain how the air
traffic control system works, and presents a simulated flight to
demonstrate the correct procedures for communicating in each class of
airspace. This hands-on book covers: the ABCs of communication,
understanding radio equipment, communication etiquette and rules, VFR, IFR
and emergency radio procedures, ATC facilities and their functions, and a
review of airspace definitions. |
| The
Complete Private Pilot
by Robert E. Gardner |
| The
Complete Advanced Pilot
by Robert E. Gardner |
| The Advanced
Pilot's Flight Manual by William K. Kershner |
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