Textbook Recommendations
Hi Guys/Girls,
I was hoping we could combine our considerable experiences learning about everything aviation to compile a comprehensive list of textbooks/publications that you found particually helpful during your studies as I was somewhat overwhelmed at the shear number avaliable! I'll start with some basics that I have used. Please feel free to add any that you feel helped you and therefore deserve a mention on PPRuNe. The Private Pilot's Licence Course x 5 books by Jeremy M Pratt Published by AFE (dont know wat i would have done without these!) On Great White Wings by Fred Culick and Spencer Dunmore (Covers the very earliest history of flight....very interesting) Handling The Big Jets by D P Davis (Highlights many if not all of the differences between props and jets...mostly very easy to follow throughout for the novice and a good referance for experienced jet pilots):\ :\ |
This list has got me through 2 ATPLs.
I originally posted in Dec 2001. It's still relevant today. :D Here's my list. These books + class notes have got me through the Aust ATPL and JAR ATPL theory + numerous groundschools. I treat them as my professional library. Avionics Fundamentals United Airlines ISBN 0 89100 293 6 (gives some good descriptions of navids like VOR and NDB. Also got some Logic stuff in it) Handling the Big Jets 3rd Edition DP Davies ISBN 1 56027 071 3 (still useful after all these years. Not always useful for JAR but gives a good insight into the differences between a bugsmasher and a heavy) Aircraft Instruments and Integrated Systems EHJ Pallet ISBN 0 582 08627 2 32.50 quid (Very useful book. Can be a tad "heavy" but pretty good for IRS/INS/autopilots etc. Explains basic principles of nav, gyro's etc too) A&P Mechanics FAA Powerplant ISBN 0 89100 079 8 Airframe ISBN 0 89100 080 1 General ISBN 0 89100 078 X (Brillliant series of books. Designed for an maintenance engineer so pics are detailed. Goes through pistons/super/turbo charging, fire and ice protection, propellers, electrical, hydraulic systems. Even touches on turbines. Need to bought as the series though. In Oz 6 years ago they were $30 each. Pilot warehouse has them) Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators H.H. Hurt Jnr USC (Written for the US Navy) NAVWEPS 00 80T 80 (Can be a tad deep!!! However, can be worth wading through the material. I did use it for PoF and performance) The Jet Engine Rolls Royce ISBN 0902121 2 35 (brilliant book. A must for all aspiring turbine operators. Note: Pratt and Whitney do one as well. Slightly cheaper but I believe the pics aren't as good. Don't know if you can get it in the UK) Aircraft Performance Theory for Pilots Pete Swatton 24.95 quid. (invaluable for PoF, Perf and M&B Jar) Dictionary of Aeronautical Terms Dale Crane ISBN 1 56027 071 3 (invaluable - every one needs this book) Meteorology for Pilots Mike Wickson ISBN 1 84037 284 2 25 quid. (Great for climatology) Radio Telephony CAP 413 CAA Visual Aids Handbook CAP 637 CAA Human Factors for Pilots Green Et al ISBN 0 291 39827 8 18 quid (good book for JAR) Aviation Law for Pilots Underdown and Palmer ISBN 0 632 05335 6 28.50 quid (not bad, pretty good for JAR OPS) Aircraft HPL Tony Wilson CASA (only available in Oz- pity) Various RAAF manuals I have aquired. Other books that mates use and recommend for JAR. Mechanics of Flight by Kermode 24.50 quid. Radio Aids by Underdown and Cockburn ISBN 0 632 05573 1 Navigation 6th Edition by Underdown and Palmer ISBN 0 632 05333 X Aircraft Flight by RH Barnard and DR Philpott ISBN 0 582 23656 8 Also, check out the Mike Burton series of books. He was my lecturer. Trevor Thom's books too. (Note, he doesn't write them any more.) For Humour 'cos you'll need a laugh. Bluff your way on the Flight Deck Capt Ken Beere ISBN 1 85304 373 7 2.99 quid What goes up Might come down by David Gunston (Very very funny ATCO) on CD and tape 12.50 quid. There you go. I have aquired these books over a few years. Great ideas for Christmas presents Please note, the books that I use suit me. I can't speak for every one though. I would suggest that a peruse in a book store and make a comparison between several books is a great idea. I have also found that I have used the books at different times for different aspects of study. I have now added thoughts and comments to some of the texts. Enjoy. (remember birthdays and Christmas ideas |
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