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Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators (FAA Handbooks) 13 reviews Federal Aviation Administration
Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., 2001
The definitive work in pilot-oriented applied aerodynamics
+ Classic and still relevant + Perfect + Beginners beware, experienced members read away. + Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators
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The In-Flight Diversion Handbook 3 reviews John Nghiwete
BookSurge Publishing, 2007
Finally, I've found what i was looking for.
This book for-ever changed my attitude towards navigation and made me truly realize that we are perhaps just as capable as birds when it comes to finding our way..., a real blessing, thank you.
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Rod Machado's Instrument Pilot's Survival Manual 27 reviews Rod Machado
Aviation Speakers Bureau, 2003
Good product
+ Good book, bad jokes + The Best of Breed + Good IFR Text
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Managing the Risks of Organizational Accidents 7 reviews James T. Reason
Ashgate Publishing, 1997
Managing The Risks Of Orgnizational Accidents
+ The safety book that changed the face of safety + Dealing with Human Error + This book gives a very holistic view of the safety problem.
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The Fearless Flier's Handbook: Learning to Beat the Fear of Flying with the Experts from the Qantas Clinic 10 reviews Debbie Seaman, Seaman Debbie
Ten Speed Press, 1999
This book brought me relief!
+ Highly rated + Knuckles No Longer White
I had never had a fear of flying until about five years ago. A bunch of occurrances...forgetting my husband't suit for a wedding (and having to run back home, and back to the airport with three minutes to spare), 9/11, a few very turbulent flights, being tired and dehydrated (which made me ill) ...
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Private Pilot Test Prep 2007: Study and Prepare for the Recreational and Private Airplane, Helicopter, ... 1 review Federal Aviation Administration
Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., 2006
Great Focused Book for Private Pilot Written
I used this book along with the free online questions at Sportys when preparing for my Private Pilot written exam. This book does an excellent and very efficient job at summarizing all you need to know to answer the questions and then providing the questions/answers grouped by topic - with ...
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Microsoft Flight Simulator as a Training Aid: A Guide for Pilots, Instructors, and Virtual Aviators 11 reviews Bruce Williams
Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., 2007
Learn On The Cheap!
I have wanted to get my pilots license since I was 13. I could never get the cash.
The Flight Sim Pilot Training on Flight Sim 2004 and Flight Sim X is OK but not great.
This book is so incredibly awesome when it comes to how you can use Flight Sim to lean how to fly and the things that you ...
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Ask the Pilot 42 reviews Patrick Smith
Riverhead Trade, 2004
A Good Balance
+ Entertaining and Informative + Takes the heat off + FELT SAFER AT ONCE
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Jackie Cochran: Pilot in the Fastest Lane 3 reviews DORIS L. RICH
University Press of Florida, 2007
A Study in Contradictions
+ An evenhanded portrayal
Finally, here's a comprehensive biography of legendary aviator Jacqueline "Jackie" Cochran, one of America's greatest woman pilots. Holder of many aviation records, she's most recognized as commander of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) during World War II.
Few people liked Cochran, then ...
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Half a Wing, Three Engines and a Prayer 23 reviews Brian D. O'Neill
McGraw-Hill Professional, 1999
A Classic.
+ Air Force brat + No prayers needed + I used this as my book report on it + A great read...
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North Star over My Shoulder: A Flying Life 20 reviews Bob Buck
Simon & Schuster, 2004
The Golden Age of Flight Described
+ My Favoite Autogiography + Who better + North Star over My Shoulder: A Flying Life + Very well written history of aviation as viewed by Bob Buck
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Aircraft Accident Analysis: Final Reports 6 reviews James M. Walters, Robert Sumwalt
McGraw-Hill Professional, 2000
Aircraft Accident Analysis: Final Reports
+ Great reading + More descriptive than anything. + Aircraft Accident Analysis
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Amelia Earhart's Daughters: The Wild And Glorious Story Of American Women Aviators From World War II To The ... 10 reviews Leslie Haynsworth, David Toomey
Harper Paperbacks, 2000
Daughters delivers verve, wit, and spellbinding history
+ From WASPS To MERCURY + a good book + Makes Me Feel A Mile-High
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Airport Planning & Management 5 reviews Alexander T. Wells, Seth Young
McGraw-Hill Professional, 2004
The Book Of Choice For Students and Dreamers
+ Airport Planning & Management + A Great Overview of Airport Management! + First-class book of airport industry + Excellent reference for any student of airport management
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The Fearless Flier's Handbook: Learning to Beat the Fear of Flying with the Experts from the Qantas Clinic 10 reviews Debbie Seaman, Seaman Debbie
Ten Speed Press, 1999
This book brought me relief!
+ Highly rated + Knuckles No Longer White
I had never had a fear of flying until about five years ago. A bunch of occurrances...forgetting my husband't suit for a wedding (and having to run back home, and back to the airport with three minutes to spare), 9/11, a few very turbulent flights, being tired and dehydrated (which made me ill) ...
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Private Pilot Test Prep 2007: Study and Prepare for the Recreational and Private Airplane, Helicopter, ... 1 review Federal Aviation Administration
Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., 2006
Great Focused Book for Private Pilot Written
I used this book along with the free online questions at Sportys when preparing for my Private Pilot written exam. This book does an excellent and very efficient job at summarizing all you need to know to answer the questions and then providing the questions/answers grouped by topic - with ...
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Managing the Risks of Organizational Accidents 7 reviews James T. Reason
Ashgate Publishing, 1997
Managing The Risks Of Orgnizational Accidents
+ The safety book that changed the face of safety + Dealing with Human Error + This book gives a very holistic view of the safety problem.
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Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators (FAA Handbooks) 13 reviews Federal Aviation Administration
Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., 2001
The definitive work in pilot-oriented applied aerodynamics
+ Classic and still relevant + Perfect + Beginners beware, experienced members read away. + Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators
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Rod Machado's Instrument Pilot's Survival Manual 27 reviews Rod Machado
Aviation Speakers Bureau, 2003
Good product
+ Good book, bad jokes + The Best of Breed + Good IFR Text
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Jackie Cochran: Pilot in the Fastest Lane 3 reviews DORIS L. RICH
University Press of Florida, 2007
A Study in Contradictions
+ An evenhanded portrayal
Finally, here's a comprehensive biography of legendary aviator Jacqueline "Jackie" Cochran, one of America's greatest woman pilots. Holder of many aviation records, she's most recognized as commander of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) during World War II.
Few people liked Cochran, then ...
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