Required reading for pilots
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Required reading for pilots
I thought I would start a list of non-fiction books that every Canadian pilot should read at some point in their career.
I'm missing a good Instrument Procedure, Multi-Engine, And large Jet Manual.
Flight Training Manual
From the Ground Up
Pilot Operating Handbook for the aircraft you are flying
Transport Canada's Human Factors books
The AIM
The CAR'S
Canada Flight Supplement
Flight Test Guides
Aeronautics Act
CAP GEN
Written exam study guides
Company Operations Manual
Feel free to add.
I'm missing a good Instrument Procedure, Multi-Engine, And large Jet Manual.
Flight Training Manual
From the Ground Up
Pilot Operating Handbook for the aircraft you are flying
Transport Canada's Human Factors books
The AIM
The CAR'S
Canada Flight Supplement
Flight Test Guides
Aeronautics Act
CAP GEN
Written exam study guides
Company Operations Manual
Feel free to add.
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Re: Required reading for pilots
Add:
Air Weather Command Manual
Fly The Wing
Air Weather Command Manual
Fly The Wing
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God, should be titled, "Having trouble sleeping? Then read these!" 'cept Fate is the Hunter.....great book.
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"Redefining Airmanship" and "Flight Discipline"" by Tony Kern.
"Weather Flying" and "The Pilot's Burden" by Robert Buck
As well, spend some time at Flightsafety.org for tonnes of great safety and human factors information.
"Weather Flying" and "The Pilot's Burden" by Robert Buck
As well, spend some time at Flightsafety.org for tonnes of great safety and human factors information.
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Aerodynamics, Engines and Systems for the Professional Pilot -- David Robson
Avionics and Flight Management for the Professional Pilot -- David Robson
Handling the Big Jets -- D.P. Davies
The Advanced Pilot's Flight Manual -- William K. Kershner
Flight Without Formula -- A.C. Kermode
Fly the Wing -- Jim Webb
Airborne Weather Radar - a user's guide -- James C. Barr
The Jet Engine -- Rolls-Royce
Flight, Theory and Aerodynamics -- Charles Dole & James Lewis
....and of course a final plug for JBI....So you want to be a pilot,eh? -- James Ball
Avionics and Flight Management for the Professional Pilot -- David Robson
Handling the Big Jets -- D.P. Davies
The Advanced Pilot's Flight Manual -- William K. Kershner
Flight Without Formula -- A.C. Kermode
Fly the Wing -- Jim Webb
Airborne Weather Radar - a user's guide -- James C. Barr
The Jet Engine -- Rolls-Royce
Flight, Theory and Aerodynamics -- Charles Dole & James Lewis
....and of course a final plug for JBI....So you want to be a pilot,eh? -- James Ball

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Whatever you guys, pilots can't read.....
How about Grade 4 Math - How to add numbers with those little decimal thingys ?
How about Grade 4 Math - How to add numbers with those little decimal thingys ?
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HAHA ballsssssss. So true
How can you tell which one is the pilot when you walk into a bar?....Don't worry he will come up and tell you.
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Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Sharon L Lechter, Robert T Kiyosaki
Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham
Jim Cramer's Real Money by James J. Cramer
Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How More Than One Hundred Men Have Recovered From Alcoholism
Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham
Jim Cramer's Real Money by James J. Cramer
Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How More Than One Hundred Men Have Recovered From Alcoholism
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I don't know whether to laugh or feel insulted.Ballsssssss wrote:Whatever you guys, pilots can't read.....
How about Grade 4 Math - How to add numbers with those little decimal thingys ?
Geez did I say that....? Or just think it....?
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Fly yellow side up - Garth Wallace, and the whole collection!
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How to fly floats - J.J Yelley
ok I know you dream about A380...
ok I know you dream about A380...

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Local area weather manual.
http://www.navcanada.ca/NavCanada.asp?L ... efault.xml
Aviation Safety Letter
-TC web site, Publications. Link isn't working at the moment.
Air Command Weather Manual Supplement.
http://www.navcanada.ca/NavCanada.asp?L ... efault.xml
Aviation Safety Letter
-TC web site, Publications. Link isn't working at the moment.
Air Command Weather Manual Supplement.
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Great book! I used to teach survival courses out of this. Anyone know how to get ahold of one? I've had little luck looking on amazon.com etc. It was an RCAF publication when I had access to it.rigpiggy wrote:"Down but not out"
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Air Monopoly-- McArthur
Flightpaths-- Geoffrey Thomas and Christine Forbes Smith
Flightpaths-- Geoffrey Thomas and Christine Forbes Smith
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Van Sickle's Modern Airmanship - a guaranteed payoff for anyone who wants to hone one's skills
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Re: Required reading for pilots
Think you meant 'Air Command Weather Manual'... excellent book on aviation weather since it constantly relates how the weather affects the aircraft performance.Add:
Air Weather Command Manual
Fly The Wing
Having a standard that pilots lose their licence after making a mistake despite doing no harm to aircraft or passengers means soon you needn't worry about a pilot surplus or pilots offering to fly for free. Where do you get your experience from?
Books
Just wondering if anyone knows of any good aviation books? I've been looking around on chapters website, but their browsing system honestly sucks, so I figured why not try and see what you guys would recommend?
In particular, I am looking for books that relate to:
Corporate Aviation
Airlines
Books by Airline Pilots discussing the life
Perhaps one of those books that discusses building aircraft. Specifically the 737 (I Read the one on the 777, so I would be curious to read one on the 737)
Commercial aviation in general
Private aviation (Kinda like a pilots perspective kinda sorta thing...)
Military Aviation
And just generally any other book that pertains to aviation.
So if you guys wouldn't mind suggesting some Aviation related reading material, that would be greatly appreciated (Especially considering the length of the flight to Hawaii coming up in 2 weeks
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In particular, I am looking for books that relate to:
Corporate Aviation
Airlines
Books by Airline Pilots discussing the life
Perhaps one of those books that discusses building aircraft. Specifically the 737 (I Read the one on the 777, so I would be curious to read one on the 737)
Commercial aviation in general
Private aviation (Kinda like a pilots perspective kinda sorta thing...)
Military Aviation
And just generally any other book that pertains to aviation.
So if you guys wouldn't mind suggesting some Aviation related reading material, that would be greatly appreciated (Especially considering the length of the flight to Hawaii coming up in 2 weeks
