Aviation Books

This classic guide to getting your pilot's license has been updated and revised to include all of the latest in regulations, procedures, and testing. It touches on many subjects of interest, from airplane anatomy to weather conditions. With more than 100 illustrations and clear explanations to the most commonly asked questions, it is perfect for new and prospective pilots with little or no knowledge of aviation.

Asserting that a flight certificate is a pilot's ..license to learn,'' this unique book offers valuable lessons learned by veteran pilots. Using the anecdotal style that has made his Flying magazine column so popular, Fried bridges the gap between pilot training and in-flight experience with his advice on vital but often under-emphasized areas of: maneuvering speed; weight and balance; aircraft control; prop safety; night flying; altitude.

Clearly written and logically presented, this newly revised bestseller takes pilots through a detailed, often humorous course in the essentials of safe flying, and covers everything from mastering maneuvers and GPS Navigaition to preflight checks.

Covering operations at both controlled and uncontrolled airfields, this practical manual provides an in-depth treatment of these critical procedures under all conditions, shedding new light and practical insight on these maneuvers.

Being able to easily perform math calulations in your head is a skill that every pilot strives for. If (like many!) you struggle a bit with this process, or, if you are simply looking for a way to improve your math skills in the cockpit, then 'Mental Math for Pilots' is a must read! Whether you are gearing up for that coveted pilot interview, preparing for a checkride or proficiency check, or simply want to improve your inflight caulations performance author Ron McElroy offers numerous invaluable tips and tricks to help you in all areas of cockpit calculations.

In the early 1940's, Wolfgang Langewiesche wrote a series of articles in Air Facts analyzing the various aspects of piloting techniques. Based on these articles, Langewiesche's classic work on the art of flying was published in 1944. This book explains precisely what pilots do when they fly, just how they do it, and why. These basics are largely unchanging. The book applies to large airplanes and small, old airplanes and new, and is of interest not only to the learner but also to the accomplished pilot and instructor. Today, several excellent manuals offer the pilot accurate and valuable technical information. But Stick and Rudder remains the leading think-book on the art of flying.