Whats a good book for a beginner?

NEWBY101 · February 27th, 2008, 18:21

I picked up "The complete Private Pilot" by Bob Gardner, I realy like it. Are there any other books out there you guys would recommend for a newby? I have no flying time AT ALL!

Tram · February 27th, 2008, 18:26

Stick and Rudder by Wolfgang LANGEWIESCHE

MikeOH58 · February 27th, 2008, 18:35

I don't know if I would necessarily recommend this to a beginner, but once you start your training, and develope an understanding of whats going on, i'd definately say get the Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge. I think its very good.

WAFlyBoy · February 27th, 2008, 18:41

"Everything Explained for the Professional Pilot" by Richie Lengel

Probably the best single broad-scope pilot's reference I've seen. Written in plain English, by pilots for pilots. As a beginner I wouldn't use it as a primary text, but certainly as a reference.

higney85 · February 27th, 2008, 18:51

Playboy

killbilly · February 27th, 2008, 19:16

Rod Machado's Private Pilot Handbook is wonderful. It really helped me with a lot of things, it's written in plain English, some parts of it are funny.

http://www.amazon.com/Rod-Machados-P...4157725&sr=8-1

JA Yawd Bwoy · February 27th, 2008, 19:17

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Originally Posted by higney85

Playboy

HAHA. but seriously I have not started training yet (but will in a couple weeks) but I have Jeppesen's Private Pilot Manual. It is so great. Got it in the training post for just shipping

gator4798 · February 27th, 2008, 19:24

A second vote for the Machado book. Its freaking awsome!!!! I live off this thing. I take my checkride in two weeks and I'm reading the thing non stop...Funny guy too. A really enjoyable well written read! Playboy is always a good read too however!

PGT · February 27th, 2008, 19:48

how about the FAR/AIM?

qflyer · February 27th, 2008, 19:56

The Proficient Pilot Volume 1, 2, and 3 by Barry Schiff are all excellent books for newbies and experienced pilots alike.

moxiepilot · February 27th, 2008, 20:14

I think Shiffs books work off of a bit of prior knowledge; agreed that they are good books though

NEWBY101 · February 27th, 2008, 20:20

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Originally Posted by higney85

Playboy

NEWBY101 · February 27th, 2008, 20:22

Thank you very much. That should keep me busy for a while.

myron96 · February 27th, 2008, 23:05

I also recommend Machado's book. It really is freaking awesome.. It tells you everthing and more that youll need to know for your private. Its definetly one of those books you will refer back to throughout your flying career.

HighFlyingIL · February 27th, 2008, 23:41

I'd recommend the FAR/AIM 2008

Seriously though:

PHAK: Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge

AWS: Aviation Weather Services (make sure its the NEW version that came out 2 weeks ago)

AW: Aviation Weather (they sell the AWS and AW book as a set. I'd go for that.

Everything Explained For The Professional Pilot : The 5th Edition

Private Pilot Oral Exam Guide

FAR/AIM 2008

Get all of those, and you'll be quite set for your Private, Commercial, and even your CFI. All of the books I listed MINUS the Everything Explained CAN be used on the CFI Oral part of your checkride once you get there.

For Instrument... check out the Instrument Procedures handbook issed by the FAA.

turbojet28 · February 28th, 2008, 00:32

Definately read "Stick and Rudder". That book will teach you how to fly a plane. It might be a little easier to read after getting a little bit of flight time, though.

ElyJs · February 28th, 2008, 01:53

You only need 3 books to start

FAR/AIM

Airplane Flying Handbook

Pilot's Aeronautical Knowledge

All can read for free online or bought fairly cheap.

Pickup a PTS once you get a little further along in your training

nosehair · February 28th, 2008, 09:04

"Illusions"
by Richard Bach

moxiepilot · February 28th, 2008, 09:21

Curious George learns to fly.

Sorry couldn't resist

NEWBY101 · February 28th, 2008, 11:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by moxiepilot

Curious George learns to fly.

Sorry couldn't resist

nice!

rostato · February 28th, 2008, 11:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeOH58

I don't know if I would necessarily recommend this to a beginner, but once you start your training, and develope an understanding of whats going on, i'd definately say get the Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge. I think its very good.

I just finished my private and have been reading this book for a while now in preperation for the rest of my training. I like it so far. I breaks things down in alot more depth than other books I have glanced through.

For a while I thought all pilot books were worded exactly like my A&P books, but this one takes it to what a "pilots" level should be in my opinion...

NEWBY101 · February 28th, 2008, 11:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by rostato

I just finished my private and have been reading this book for a while now in preperation for the rest of my training. I like it so far. I breaks things down in alot more depth than other books I have glanced through.

For a while I thought all pilot books were worded exactly like my A&P books, but this one takes it to what a "pilots" level should be in my opinion...

I'll check it out. Thanks!

Tram · February 28th, 2008, 12:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by WAFlyBoy

"Everything Explained for the Professional Pilot" by Richie Lengel

Probably the best single broad-scope pilot's reference I've seen. Written in plain English, by pilots for pilots. As a beginner I wouldn't use it as a primary text, but certainly as a reference.

Yeh, that is a great book.. I'm glad I bought it..

Diego Dangers. · February 28th, 2008, 21:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tram

Stick and Rudder by Wolfgang LANGEWIESCHE

i actually bought this book today when I went to go get some coffee, and I sat there for a good hour just reading it. amazingly, it was written so long ago and it's a great book! thanks for recommending this.

Matt13C · February 28th, 2008, 23:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbojet28

Definately read "Stick and Rudder". That book will teach you how to fly a plane. It might be a little easier to read after getting a little bit of flight time, though.

I third this book. I read it before I started flight training and it helped so much. When the instructor was explaining the basics it was reinforcing what I had already read. Also, when flying you are able to understand what the plane is doing and why.

Rod Machados book is awesome also. He can sometimes go off on tangents but his way of explaining things makes them stick in your mind. Its much better than reading a dry instruction manual.

I need to read these other books.

February 27th, 2008, 18:21	#1
NEWBY101 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: TUCSON Posts: 54	Whats a good book for a beginner? I picked up "The complete Private Pilot" by Bob Gardner, I realy like it. Are there any other books out there you guys would recommend for a newby? I have no flying time AT ALL! __________________ Stupid is dangerous

February 27th, 2008, 18:26	#2
Tram Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: KMSL Posts: 1,835	Re: Whats a good book for a beginner? Stick and Rudder by Wolfgang LANGEWIESCHE __________________ I flew the 757-200 sim at NATCO DANGIT...ON ONE ENGINE OUT OF EAGLE COLORADO AND THEN CIRCUMNAVIGATED A THUNDERSTORM!!! And what do these PAX do?! Glare at me..

February 27th, 2008, 18:35	#3
MikeOH58 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: CT Posts: 1,042	Re: Whats a good book for a beginner? I don't know if I would necessarily recommend this to a beginner, but once you start your training, and develope an understanding of whats going on, i'd definately say get the Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge. I think its very good.

February 27th, 2008, 18:41	#4
WAFlyBoy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wa Posts: 641	Re: Whats a good book for a beginner? "Everything Explained for the Professional Pilot" by Richie Lengel Probably the best single broad-scope pilot's reference I've seen. Written in plain English, by pilots for pilots. As a beginner I wouldn't use it as a primary text, but certainly as a reference.

February 27th, 2008, 18:51	#5
higney85 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Memphis,TN Posts: 448	Re: Whats a good book for a beginner? Playboy

February 27th, 2008, 19:16	#6
killbilly Old Skool Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,966	Re: Whats a good book for a beginner? Rod Machado's Private Pilot Handbook is wonderful. It really helped me with a lot of things, it's written in plain English, some parts of it are funny. http://www.amazon.com/Rod-Machados-P...4157725&sr=8-1 __________________ "The first rule of Flight Club is you do not talk about Flight Club."

February 27th, 2008, 19:24	#8
gator4798 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 71	Re: Whats a good book for a beginner? A second vote for the Machado book. Its freaking awsome!!!! I live off this thing. I take my checkride in two weeks and I'm reading the thing non stop...Funny guy too. A really enjoyable well written read! Playboy is always a good read too however!

February 27th, 2008, 19:48	#9
PGT Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: DSM Posts: 2,950	Re: Whats a good book for a beginner? how about the FAR/AIM? __________________ PPL 55 hours TT

February 27th, 2008, 19:56	#10
qflyer Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 37	Re: Whats a good book for a beginner? The Proficient Pilot Volume 1, 2, and 3 by Barry Schiff are all excellent books for newbies and experienced pilots alike.

February 27th, 2008, 20:14	#11
moxiepilot Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CFI / CFII in PA Posts: 2,573	Re: Whats a good book for a beginner? I think Shiffs books work off of a bit of prior knowledge; agreed that they are good books though

February 27th, 2008, 20:22	#13
NEWBY101 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: TUCSON Posts: 54	Re: Whats a good book for a beginner? Thank you very much. That should keep me busy for a while. __________________ Stupid is dangerous

February 27th, 2008, 23:05	#14
myron96 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 179	Re: Whats a good book for a beginner? I also recommend Machado's book. It really is freaking awesome.. It tells you everthing and more that youll need to know for your private. Its definetly one of those books you will refer back to throughout your flying career. __________________ Far better it is to dare mighty things, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat.

February 27th, 2008, 23:41	#15
HighFlyingIL Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 72	Re: Whats a good book for a beginner? I'd recommend the FAR/AIM 2008 Seriously though: PHAK: Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge AWS: Aviation Weather Services (make sure its the NEW version that came out 2 weeks ago) AW: Aviation Weather (they sell the AWS and AW book as a set. I'd go for that. Everything Explained For The Professional Pilot : The 5th Edition Private Pilot Oral Exam Guide FAR/AIM 2008 Get all of those, and you'll be quite set for your Private, Commercial, and even your CFI. All of the books I listed MINUS the Everything Explained CAN be used on the CFI Oral part of your checkride once you get there. For Instrument... check out the Instrument Procedures handbook issed by the FAA.

February 28th, 2008, 00:32	#16
turbojet28 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Michigan Posts: 451	Re: Whats a good book for a beginner? Definately read "Stick and Rudder". That book will teach you how to fly a plane. It might be a little easier to read after getting a little bit of flight time, though.

February 28th, 2008, 01:53	#17
ElyJs Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 271	Re: Whats a good book for a beginner? You only need 3 books to start FAR/AIM Airplane Flying Handbook Pilot's Aeronautical Knowledge All can read for free online or bought fairly cheap. Pickup a PTS once you get a little further along in your training

February 28th, 2008, 09:04	#18
nosehair Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 598	Re: Whats a good book for a beginner? "Illusions" by Richard Bach

February 28th, 2008, 09:21	#19
moxiepilot Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CFI / CFII in PA Posts: 2,573	Re: Whats a good book for a beginner? Curious George learns to fly. Sorry couldn't resist

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