Phil Croucher - JAR Professional Pilot Studies Book

[Laroussi]

Has anyone here used Phil Croucher's JAR Professional Pilot Studies Book. If so, can you comment on whether its a good buy and why.

Many thanks.

[Whirlygig]

Yes. And yes!

It means that when you've passed your exams, you can get rid of the huge manuals and just have everything you need in one volume!

Cheers

Whirls

[Laroussi]

Thanks Whirlygig :ok:,

I think I'll go for the one that's on Ebay. It's the previous edition, but apparently the only difference is the new one is larger in size.

[ChrisLKKB]

The chapters on HPL and POF are available FOC on Google books
JAR Private Pilot Studies: Ground ... - Google Book Search (http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=KY-MBUeQoZEC&pg=PT17&dq=phil+croucher+atpl+book&sig=ACfU3U0YoCNs8i-hxOKJ_P9Enr53yojEPQ#PPT124,M1)

[AlphaMale]

I have one, read through it now and again for some light reading in a hope that it'll make my ATPL revision go a little smoother.

Pilotage used one as seen here (http://www.pprune.org/professional-pilot-training-includes-ground-studies/340478-cats-cranfield-aviation-training-school-2.html#post4422867).

You'll also find that the author posts here too see here (http://www.pprune.org/members/24026-paco).

Good luck.

[ariel]

Does anybody know the ISBN of this book, or where to get it from?

I've tried searches on Transai, Ebay, and Amazon, but get no results.

Thanks


Sorry, disregard, just managed to find it!

[Brian304]

Would certainly reccommend it, great book...

I bought mine from transair quite a while ago, so i'm assuming that they still sell it over there.

Brian304:ok:

[transfer jack]

you clould also check the pilotsreference guide at www.pilotsreference.com (http://www.pilotsreference.com)
It is a condensation of many ATPL subjects in a single book.:hmm:

[AIRWAY]

Hello,

I am currently reading the said book and I recommend it! I like it for the simple fact that it's a short version of many ATPL subjects under one book. Fairly easy to carry, so I tend to use it to do some revision during work lunch breaks... :}

[Trolle]

I use the newest version of Phil's book. I wrote to Phil to ask him about the differences between the 2004 and 2008 versions. Here is his answer:

The 2004 one included helicopters, but it is now fixed wing. It has also gone into a larger page size. The absolute latest is on my website, Electrocution Technical Publishers - Books for computer and aviation professionals (http://www.electrocution.com). otherwise, the only difference is colour or B & W

The 2008 version is mainly fixed-wing, but there are references to helicopters now and then. The book is easy to read and provides a great overview of the material. My ATPL course material is excruciatingly detailed, which is great, but one can get lost in the detail. Phil's book is a great way to get an overview and then use the course material to dive in deeper.

I went for the color-version which is more expensive, but it is certainly better when looking at the graphics.

The book can be purchased at Electrocution (Pilot Training & Ground Studies - Electrocution's Aviation Books (http://www.electrocution.com/aviation/#JAR)). Go to the bottom of the page. A word about Electrocution. It is a site that allows author's to sell their publications but the books are printed once an order is placed. My book had some missing material, such as sentences that did match when the page was turned. I emailed Phil and he corrected the problem promptly. Great service from his part.

I have an extensive library of aviation books at home and I bought this one as I am converting my FAA certificates and needed a JAR perspective. This book meets those requirements and I don't expect the need to add more publications to my shelf. Definitely recommend it.

[paco]

Aw shucks, thanks for the comments, guys!

I thought I ought to mention that the older versions, while still valid, do not have all the recent changes in the question bank that have taken place. However, they are still a good overview. The absolute latest version will be posted in the next week or so, after some changes caused by the above mentioned questions.

Also, the colour one is only available from my web site above - if it went through the retail chain it would be prohibitively expensive and this is the only way I can keep the cost down.

In answer to the question, the ISBN is 0-9681928-2-3 and it is available through all bookstores via Gardners books.

I only have 2 of the older versions left - the one after the one that BALPA liked.

Phil

[captain_rossco]

Just bought it from amazon but they sent me the wrong book! cheeky people sent me the Private Pilot book, equally brilliant but not quite what I'm after!!

[Greg2041]

Paco your older edition of the book is great. I will probably invest in the latest colour one. It would be nice to see a few of the colour pages before purchase. Is this possible?
Cheers
Greg

[paco]

You can download some sample PDF pages from here - www.electrocution.com/docs/CAPTSample.pdf They are from the course notes for my helicopter course, but the same layout and stuff as the colour fixed wing book

Phil

[Greg2041]

Very good indeed.

1 last question. Do the questions in your book cover all the JAA CQB areas tested? In other words, does the one book contain all the info to pass the exams?

Cheers

Greg

[paco]

The book is based on my approved JAA Helicopter ATPL(H) course (in fact it is the course notes with POF and AGK changed for the dark side :)), so the answer would be yes. Any italic text has at least a tenuous connection with a question ;)

Newest version now available on the web site - now 558 A4 pages!

Phil

[mumblinjim]

This book is great, very convenient to carry around, although i did find that it didn't go into anything like enough detail on gen nav to be able to do the exam. The rest of the chapters contained a good amount of info and it's all straight to the point, it's good as a complementary study aid but not enough on it's own ;)

[paco]

Which version do you have, Jim?

Phil

[mumblinjim]

I looked at my copy, and to be honest I'm not sure which version i have. Inside the cover it says copyright 2005, i'm guessing it maybe the first version. Don't get me wrong, it's a great book, but i found it useful when used with other study aids and books. :ok:

[paco]

No, I was just curious - It's just that if you paid full price for it I have a discounted update policy - PM me for details

Phil

[albanianpilot737]

I ask all of you there, and i really need some help to figure it out which would the best out of all Phil Croucher JAR Professional Pilot Studio Guide.

There is One with the Front cover Blue color and i believe there is a Boeing 757 in front of it. this version i found on Pooleys Web site.

Than the second one is with a 747 front cover and it says Black and White addition... and this i found in Flightstore.com



I would really Appreciate if you can let me know what you think and if you know something regarding these two books.

[paco]

Hi there - the best one is always available from my web site - it takes time to filter down through the sales chain, and I try to keep the amendments as small as possible for this reason. Bear in mind that the pictures on web sites are not changed very often!

The main reason for the changes is that we have been amending the UK question database and this process has nearly finished so I have included the work that was done on them.

The latest edition is A4 sized with 558 pages and has the 747 on the front (looks like it's about to hit the terminal window!)

phil

[albanianpilot737]

Thanx for your help Capt, i will definitely buy that that version.
What is your web site anyway and i will probably purchase it soon.

I also saw at this web site : Pilot Training & Ground Studies - Electrocution's Aviation Books (http://www.electrocution.com/aviation/#JAR)

They have in black and White and in Colors.

Book £59.95 Colour Version £125

Does it really make a difference and is it worth paying double the money for just to have it with colors...

Thanks Again for your help

[Laroussi]

Hi All,

I finally got around to reading through the subjects I'm currently working on in this book. Excellent is all I need to say. Definitely worth the dosh. Its to the point and clear.

[paco]

Albanianpilot - that other web site is the publisher (i.e. me) - it's probably easiest to get the book directly from there

Glad u guys like it!

Phil

[Miguel.]

With the ISBN provided, the one on amazon directs me to this;

JAR Private Pilot Studies: Phil Croucher: Amazon.co.uk: Books (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Private-Pilot-Studies-Phil-Croucher/dp/0968192823/ref=sr_11_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1229256753&sr=11-1)

Private Pilots Book??

Is this the correct one?

Also, what would be the quickest way of obtaining a copy of the book?

Many Thanks

[paco]

The ISBN should be 0-9681928-2-3

The quickest way is to pop into any of the main pilot shops, but it comes through the post within a week off my website

Phil

[wannabe15]

Paco,

From your website, the cost of the book is 125 pounds. From Self Publishing - Lulu.com (http://www.lulu.com), the cost is US$278.82. Converting the pounds to US$ based on today's exchange rate, i don't think the US$ cost is correct? Perhaps you would like to clarify?

Thanks

[paco]

Are you talking about the colour one? I had to adjust the prices because of the dollar but it's gone the other way again - It should now come up as $185


Phil

[wannabe15]

Thanks Phil. Yes, i'm talking about the colour version.

You have just gain another customer!

cheers

[paco]

Great! Let me know what you think!

Phil

[Justiciar]

I too have just ordered a colour copy :ok:

[BlackWater01]

i have the B&W in my flight bag and the Color version in my library!

very useful

[Pitch+Power]

I am (hopefully) coming to the end of my ATPL's - and I have found this to be a great book.. very concise and can cut through a lot of the excess material.

Thank You Mr Croucher :ok:

[paco]

Aw shucks - I just hope your path was easier than mine!

Phil

[tfo]

I too am studying for the JAA exams and after reading this thread would like to know if the black and white version is going to be as good as the color one for studying?

TFO

[paco]

There may be the odd picture where the difference in colours is not apparent, but the B & W should be fine otherwise.

Phil

[tfo]

Thank you Phil.
Which company do you recommend purchasing it from in the U.S.A.?
Purchasing it from outside the U.S. will add extra fees because of the different currency (and such) on my credit card.

Thanks again.

TFO.

[paco]

Our normal distributor is Helicopters Only in MA, but i know he doesn't stock that particular one.

You can get it from my website and it will be printed and delivered in the US, but if that's a problem, you should be able to get it in US funds by going direct to one of our printers at Self Publishing - Lulu.com (http://www.lulu.com) and doing a search for it. Or you can send a cheque in US funds and I can deal with it through the Canadian side?

Phil

[tfo]

Thank you Phil.
I actually ordered the book online from Aviationworld yesterday. I just got into the meteorology subject and thought I could probably use some good guidance with the JAA questions, couldn't wait around too long...:)

Thanks again,

TFO.

[paco]

OK - i think that's a recent one - they only ordered a couple of weeks ago, but if there's a problem PM me.

[Flyingchris34]

Hi Phil!

Via Lulu.com, I'm about to buy and download the Ebook/PDF version of your famous "JAR Professional Pilot Studies".

Is this PDF in colour and the same as the paper colour version?