Good books and references
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Good books and references
i'm intereted in becoming a pilot but know nothing abt aviation. are there any books/mag/websites that you guys can recommend so that i can build up some knowledge?
I'm aware of the book by Clive Hughes. any others for beginners?
Appreciate your help. cheers!
I'm aware of the book by Clive Hughes. any others for beginners?
Appreciate your help. cheers!
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It depends what area you're interested in reading up on. If it's the actual flying that you want to read about, you could do worse than buy a copy of Trevor Thom Book 1, which is the syllabus your instructor will follow when you get your Private Pilots Licence (PPL) - the first step to becoming a commercial pilot.
Books 2, 3, 4 and 6 in the Trevor Thom series will also be useful - they give you the theoretical knowledge that you need to pass the exams which go with the PPL.
Or, if there's a specific area which interests you, let us know and I'm sure someone will know of a suitable book.
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Books 2, 3, 4 and 6 in the Trevor Thom series will also be useful - they give you the theoretical knowledge that you need to pass the exams which go with the PPL.
Or, if there's a specific area which interests you, let us know and I'm sure someone will know of a suitable book.
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To Be A Pilot - David Bruford. Transair sell it.
I bought this book and it seems to cover most career paths.
Other advice:
1. As the Americans would advise "Stay in school, don't do drugs"
2. Win the lottery.
3. Get adopted by a rich family and get them to pay for your training.
Good luck.
FIS.
I bought this book and it seems to cover most career paths.
Other advice:
1. As the Americans would advise "Stay in school, don't do drugs"
2. Win the lottery.
3. Get adopted by a rich family and get them to pay for your training.
Good luck.
FIS.
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For technical/informative websites, go to Tech log and have a look at their sticky on interesting websites.
When I get home later this week I'll post some of the technical books I use and won't let out of my sight. They form the technical library and they are worth a fortune to me. Hint, good xmas/birthday pressies.
When I get home later this week I'll post some of the technical books I use and won't let out of my sight. They form the technical library and they are worth a fortune to me. Hint, good xmas/birthday pressies.
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thanks so much for your help!!!
i'm interested in what a commercial pilot needs to know so that i can get myself equipped with something before going into a flying school.
cheers...
i'm interested in what a commercial pilot needs to know so that i can get myself equipped with something before going into a flying school.
cheers...
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Not books, but essential reading anyway:
http://www.gapan.org/career/pilotadvice.htm
http://www.balpa.org.uk/intranet/How-to-bec/index.htm
http://www.gapan.org/career/pilotadvice.htm
http://www.balpa.org.uk/intranet/How-to-bec/index.htm
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I can recommend "Handling the Big Jets" by D. P. Davies. It maybe a little advanced if you´ve not got any flying experience but i´d recommend it to any wannabe.
On the subject of Clive Hughes´ book, Clive has his own website you can by it from ..... and its cheaper than Transair! The address is www.ppl-atpl.demon.co.uk/
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On the subject of Clive Hughes´ book, Clive has his own website you can by it from ..... and its cheaper than Transair! The address is www.ppl-atpl.demon.co.uk/
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i'm interested in what a commercial pilot needs to know so that i can get myself equipped with something before going into a flying school.
Gordon has reminded me of an excellent book though: http://www.flightstore.co.uk/the_pro...0.item_id.193/
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HWD, fair comment however would you not agree that while aspects such as aerodynamics are not something a commercial pilot would think of every day, it would be something they would know as a result of the ATPL ground school. (I have not done the ATPL ground school myself)
Since the book covers things like comparisons between prop and jet propulsion, I think the book is still a good read for for someone who is planning on doing a commercial course.
Since the book covers things like comparisons between prop and jet propulsion, I think the book is still a good read for for someone who is planning on doing a commercial course.
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million thanks
thanks a lot for the advice. u guys have been really helpful. i'll definitely look into those books and websites...
more recommendation....most welcomed.....
more recommendation....most welcomed.....
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HWD - that book has been supeceed.. superced... replaced by Operational Flying , but it's more for after you've got your licence
As it's commercial stuff that's required, then JAR Professional Pilot Studies is the one I should have mentioned
Gord
As it's commercial stuff that's required, then JAR Professional Pilot Studies is the one I should have mentioned
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HWD - that book has been supeceed.. superced... replaced by Operational Flying , but it's more for after you've got your licence
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