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Old 17th Dec 2005, 02:07
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Question Is This the Right Book?

Hey guys,

I'm interested in purchasing the book "Handling The Big Jets." I have read numerous other books, and I want to expand my knowledge futher, and I have heard great things about this book (also, it seems to be a "must read" for anyone interested in CX!)

Here is a link I found: http://www.aviationworld.net/product.asp?pID=53&cID=754

Is this the book everyone is talking about? It seems odd that it's advertised for $90, when on other sites, it is more than double the price! For instance: http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/sea...522055-2545949

Before I make the purchase, I just want to confirm that this is in fact the book that is so highly touted by pretty much every pilot I have spoken to!

Thanks in advance, and happy holidays!
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The first link you posted is correct. The author is Davies.

Makes good pre-bedtime reading the first time around (a wee bit dry in parts!) but a priceless reference.
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Does the book go into good details, or is it very general (i.e. not giving much descriptions as to the "why" behind everything)?

If this book is as good and important as everyone says it is, then I think $85 is a good deal for it (I spent a lot more on bad books while I was University! ).

I have also read the following books, and am interested in similar ones:
- Flightwise volume 1, by Chris Carpenter.
- Flight Theory for Pilots, by Charles Dole.
- The Turbine Pilots Manual.
- The Advanced Pilot's Manual.
- See How it Flies.

If you guys can recommend other books, please feel free to list them!
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One of the best books I have found on the subject of aerodynamics is "Aerodynamics For Naval Aviators" It covers all aspects of aerodynamics and explains them in terms pilots can understand.

Aerodynamics book
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It's listed on Amazon for $46US at the moment..
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"Flying the Big Jets", by the same author is a slightly more interesting read and more practical.
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Best Deal

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...481421-2310252

Handling the Big Jets is only 20 British Pounds at Amazon UK.
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