Good ATPL books

[tuaapache]

Hi,
I am just wondering if anyone out there can recommend good ATPL books that I can study for the interview and exams. I have one that is called "ACE the technical pilot interview by gary bristow" This is a good book but does not go into much details. I just want to make sure that I understand the concept of vortex generator correctly. So, vortex generator is a protruding surface that energizes the airflow which delays the airflow separation and also delays the stall at a lower speed. In other word, the VG mixes less energetic air with more energetic air and helps with the MTOW and climb performance?
Cheers

[Globally Challenged]

Be very careful with the answers in the ACE book - there are a number of VERY basic errors (such as the lift formula). It is a good guide for the type of questions though.

[tuaapache]

Thanks for the advice. If I remember correctly, the lift formula is 1/2*AirDensity*CoeffientOfLift*V^2*Surface of the wing?

[SFI145]

Yes you do remember correctly.

[tuaapache]

What about this one "Test Prep 2012 Series - Airline Transport Pilot"? Is this book decent enough to prepare for the selection process?
Cheers

[Yorky9]

I've bought the ACE book too and been told its one of the best, but as above, be aware of the incorrect answers.

Another book I have been recommended by a ex airline Captain and head of training is Handling the Big Jets, a very old book but the principles for the airlines are spot on (so I have been told).


http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0903083019/ref=s9_simh_gw_p14_d6_g14_i6?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=143VTJCBEQB10082TK9X&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=467128533&pf_rd_i=468294

Happy reading.