What's On Your Bookshelf?

As a newly-minted PP-ASEL, I want to continue to absorb knowledge and do all
that I can to fly as safely as possible.

What books and or videos would you recommend that a new pilot put on his or
her short list?

Thanks in advance,

Jay Beckman
Chandler, AZ
PP-ASEL (as of 2130Z on 10/6/04)
Still Nowhere To Go But Up!

"Jay Beckman" wrote in
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As a newly-minted PP-ASEL, I want to continue to absorb knowledge and
do all that I can to fly as safely as possible.

What books and or videos would you recommend that a new pilot put on
his or her short list?

I'll make a strong suggestion that otherwise may not make the list. Frank
Kinsgston Smith's book "Weekend Wings" (not to be confused with another of
his books, Weekend Pilot). It won't teach you a thing about lift vs. drag
or elevator vs. rudder. But it is the single best book I know for
understanding just what GA flying is all about!

jmk

"Jay Beckman" wrote in
news:2ypad.33442$R43.1589@fed1read01:

As a newly-minted PP-ASEL, I want to continue to absorb knowledge and
do all that I can to fly as safely as possible.

What books and or videos would you recommend that a new pilot put on
his or her short list?

I'll make a strong suggestion that otherwise may not make the list. Frank
Kinsgston Smith's book "Weekend Wings" (not to be confused with another of
his books, Weekend Pilot). It won't teach you a thing about lift vs. drag
or elevator vs. rudder. But it is the single best book I know for
understanding just what GA flying is all about!

jmk

"Jay Beckman" wrote in message
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As a newly-minted PP-ASEL, I want to continue to absorb knowledge and do
all
that I can to fly as safely as possible.

What books and or videos would you recommend that a new pilot put on his
or
her short list?


In your case, the "Western US Pilot's Guide"
http://www.pilotpub.com/id1.html
"Flight Guide Vol. 1 Western States"
"Pilot Getaways" Magazine
F.E. Potts' "Guide to Bush Flying"
"How to Make Your Airplane Last Forever" by Mary Woodhouse
"Aircraft Systems for Pilots" by Dale de Remer
Jeppesen's "Aviation Weather"
Jeppesen's "Private Pilot Manual"
Current FAR/AIM
AOPA Airport Guide
"Private Pilot" or "Plane and Pilot" magazine
Extra copies of your favorite airplane manuals
Maintenance manual for your favorite airplane
Summit Aviation CD
Any "There I Was" collection by Bob Stevens
All of Bob Gardner's books

300,000 points or more at Fairfield Resorts (so you have someplace to go --
whether it is a time share or a cabin on a lake in the woods, I don't care,
but have some favorite flying destination) :-)

"Jay Beckman" wrote in message
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As a newly-minted PP-ASEL, I want to continue to absorb knowledge and do
all
that I can to fly as safely as possible.

What books and or videos would you recommend that a new pilot put on his
or
her short list?


In your case, the "Western US Pilot's Guide"
http://www.pilotpub.com/id1.html
"Flight Guide Vol. 1 Western States"
"Pilot Getaways" Magazine
F.E. Potts' "Guide to Bush Flying"
"How to Make Your Airplane Last Forever" by Mary Woodhouse
"Aircraft Systems for Pilots" by Dale de Remer
Jeppesen's "Aviation Weather"
Jeppesen's "Private Pilot Manual"
Current FAR/AIM
AOPA Airport Guide
"Private Pilot" or "Plane and Pilot" magazine
Extra copies of your favorite airplane manuals
Maintenance manual for your favorite airplane
Summit Aviation CD
Any "There I Was" collection by Bob Stevens
All of Bob Gardner's books

300,000 points or more at Fairfield Resorts (so you have someplace to go --
whether it is a time share or a cabin on a lake in the woods, I don't care,
but have some favorite flying destination) :-)

"Stick And Rudder", Wolfgang Langewiesche
(http://www.pilotsbooks.com/stick_rudder.htm)

IMHO, this book should be "required reading" for all pilots.


"Jay Beckman" wrote in message
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As a newly-minted PP-ASEL, I want to continue to absorb knowledge and do
all
that I can to fly as safely as possible.

What books and or videos would you recommend that a new pilot put on his
or
her short list?

Thanks in advance,

Jay Beckman
Chandler, AZ
PP-ASEL (as of 2130Z on 10/6/04)
Still Nowhere To Go But Up!

"Stick And Rudder", Wolfgang Langewiesche
(http://www.pilotsbooks.com/stick_rudder.htm)

IMHO, this book should be "required reading" for all pilots.


"Jay Beckman" wrote in message
news:2ypad.33442$R43.1589@fed1read01...
As a newly-minted PP-ASEL, I want to continue to absorb knowledge and do
all
that I can to fly as safely as possible.

What books and or videos would you recommend that a new pilot put on his
or
her short list?

Thanks in advance,

Jay Beckman
Chandler, AZ
PP-ASEL (as of 2130Z on 10/6/04)
Still Nowhere To Go But Up!

Stick and Rudder - Woflgang Langewiesche
Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators
Stalls, Spins and Safety - Sammy Mason
Takeoffs and Landings - Leighton Collins
Bax Seat - Gordon Baxster
More Bax Seat - Gordon Baxster
How to Fly - Gordon Baxster

I have more, but I cannot find the box just now.

Stick and Rudder - Woflgang Langewiesche
Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators
Stalls, Spins and Safety - Sammy Mason
Takeoffs and Landings - Leighton Collins
Bax Seat - Gordon Baxster
More Bax Seat - Gordon Baxster
How to Fly - Gordon Baxster

I have more, but I cannot find the box just now.

Hey Jay,

Sure enjoyed reading your report on R.A.S. Congrats (from a four month
PP-ASEL!)

I just finished reading "101 Things To Do After You Get Your Private
Pilot's License" by LeRoy Cook. It was a really good read, and covered
lots of fun stuff to do, and practical ways to do things. Helps me sort
out what the most valuable parts of my training were, and where I need
to grow, too.

PS. My version was the first edition (1985!) I checked out from the
Minneapolis Public Library. There's a brand new 2004 edition I'd love
to get my hands on! Otherwise I'll be off searching for an ARSA!

Good luck, and hope you have as much fun as I've had flying in the last
four months.

Neil Bratney
PP-ASEL


Jay Beckman wrote:
As a newly-minted PP-ASEL, I want to continue to absorb knowledge and do all
that I can to fly as safely as possible.

What books and or videos would you recommend that a new pilot put on his or
her short list?

Thanks in advance,

Jay Beckman
Chandler, AZ
PP-ASEL (as of 2130Z on 10/6/04)
Still Nowhere To Go But Up!