Anyone know of any good books that I can use to learn more about commuter and airline operations in Canada? I've got some time on my hands, and I'd like to learn about some of the things you just don't encounter when flying a single engine aircraft. Some topics I'd especially like to learn more about are: turbo prop and jet operation, crew resource management, high level IFR flying, complex aircraft performance charts, aviation regulations, etc.
I heard "Flying the Big Jets" is a really good book. The book review looks good, but it's for a 777 Captain. I doubt that's my next step. I'm looking for something geared more to commuter or small airline operations. Something were you'd be flying aircraft like a Beech 1900, Twin Otter, Metro, etc.
Thanks
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For a technical book, read "The Turbine Pilot's Flight Manual." It is a very simple book to understand. Keep in mind this book makes a lot of generalizations, but overall, it is fantastic.
A good Human Factors book is "Human Factors in Multi Crew Flight Operations" by Linda and Harry Orlady. THis book deals with CRM and mainly, but it's still good.
A good Human Factors book is "Human Factors in Multi Crew Flight Operations" by Linda and Harry Orlady. THis book deals with CRM and mainly, but it's still good.
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Flying the big jets is from the 60's....and it cost me like 90 bucks! I guess a heavy piece of metal with jet engine flies the same as it did 40 years ago. I'll sell ya mine for 60 
Seriously though one of the best books is the Turbine Pilot's Flight Manual. That thing is worth its weight in gold. Jeppesen also has a good turbine engine manual out that goes way into detail and I think is aimed more towards AME's but it is really good if you really want to know what's going on.
If ya know any pilots check with them first before ya cough up the bucks because after I bought my Flying the big jets my friend said she could lend me hers....if you are just getting into flying, learning how to save money as you won't be making much in the beginning is key.
Best of luck.
Seriously though one of the best books is the Turbine Pilot's Flight Manual. That thing is worth its weight in gold. Jeppesen also has a good turbine engine manual out that goes way into detail and I think is aimed more towards AME's but it is really good if you really want to know what's going on.
If ya know any pilots check with them first before ya cough up the bucks because after I bought my Flying the big jets my friend said she could lend me hers....if you are just getting into flying, learning how to save money as you won't be making much in the beginning is key.
Best of luck.
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"Flying the big jets" is an o.k. book, but more written for the layperson. If you want nitty gritty details, "Handling the big jets" is an absolute must read if you fly or plan on flying big airplanes. It's also used as a base for many technical interview questions at many airlines worldwide.
Another interesting book is "Troubled Skies: Crisis, competition and control in Canada's Airline Industry" by Susan Goldenberg. It is fairly dry in certain parts, but it gives great insight from the beginning of our industry (right back to Grant McConachie and Russ Baker) all the way to 1994 when the book was published.
Another facinating read is "Bush pilot with a briefcase", the story of Grant McConachie.
"The accidental airline" by Jim Spilsbury is another.
Can you tell I like history!!! These are important books in my opinion because the leaders of our future airlines are maybe in flight school right now, so they should learn from the past generations mistakes. Because boy oh boy did they make some dusies!!! And did they ever repeat them!!!
That's it for now.
Cheers!
Another interesting book is "Troubled Skies: Crisis, competition and control in Canada's Airline Industry" by Susan Goldenberg. It is fairly dry in certain parts, but it gives great insight from the beginning of our industry (right back to Grant McConachie and Russ Baker) all the way to 1994 when the book was published.
Another facinating read is "Bush pilot with a briefcase", the story of Grant McConachie.
"The accidental airline" by Jim Spilsbury is another.
Can you tell I like history!!! These are important books in my opinion because the leaders of our future airlines are maybe in flight school right now, so they should learn from the past generations mistakes. Because boy oh boy did they make some dusies!!! And did they ever repeat them!!!
That's it for now.
Cheers!
For Canadian aviation history, it's hard to beat Larry Milberry's History of Air Transport in Canada. It's two huge volumes with tons of pics. It can be a little pricy, but try your local library, I know the Metro Ref in yyz has a copy.
Also, if you can find a used copy, check out Max Ward's book. Don't remember the title.
Also, if you can find a used copy, check out Max Ward's book. Don't remember the title.
