Reading recommendations for a ppl student?

[eunosben]

Hi all. I am just starting out doing my ppl and was wondering if there are any other books other than the "usual" ppl training books that may be of help?

[piperboy84]

The FAA publish a basic flying handbook which can be bought on Amazon or downloaded for free (link below). Its about the best book I have read for someone starting out in flying

http://[2600:1012:b020:c42d:6589:398a:51a1:cde1]:8181/http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aircraft/airplane_handbook/media/faa-h-8083-3b.pdf


"From the Publisher:
The Federal Aviation Administration's Airplane Flying Handbook provides pilots, student pi-lots, aviation instructors, and aviation specialists with information on every topic needed to qualify for and excel in the field of aviation. Topics covered include: ground operations, cockpit management, the four fundamentals of flying, integrated flight control, slow flights, stalls, spins, takeoff, ground reference maneuvers, night operations, and much more. The Airplane Flying Handbook is a great study guide for current pilots and for potential pilots who are interested in applying for their first license. It is also the perfect gift for any aircraft or aeronautical buff."

[Heston]

"Stick and Rudder" by Langeweische.


Stick and Rudder: An Explanation of the Art of Flying:: Amazon.co.uk: Wolfgang Langewiesche: Books

[Crash one]

The Compleat Taildragger Pilot, by Harvey S Plourde.

[eunosben]

Thanks all.

[Jan Olieslagers]

Excuse me if it sounds rude, but as an active PPL student you shouldn't be reading - you should be flying. And if you have one of those hated moments when you intended/planned/wanted to fly, yet cannot for any of a thousand possible reasons, then you should be studying for the exams.

Reading is quite ok, you may actually learn something from it, but it should be your last priority right now.

[piperboy84]

Read as much as you can mate, it's cheap learning

[Pirke]

When reading on a forum like this (or reading in general...), don't believe everything you read :)

Your exam books can be believed, but people often tend to give opinions instead of facts so always keep that in mind.

[Ebbie 2003]

Propeller Head :) best book on PPL ever written!

[dubbleyew eight]

a book I found very useful (back in the 70's) was "Flight without formula" by A.C. Kermode.

[Johnm]

Read Making perfect landings in light airplanes by Ron Fowler, just Google it to find a source.

Don't waste time reading about taildraggers at this stage, if you must fly such think of them as vintage cars for play time after you have flying a licence.