8 Great Books: Summer Reading for Pilots- Page 2 of 8

We look at some terrific recent releases on aviation subjects ranging from engines to flying technique.

Plane & Pilot

Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 01:53 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The article reviews books offering essential practical guidance for pilots on topics like piston engine maintenance, middle-altitude flight operations, and effective flight test preparation.
It highlights historical accounts that delve into aviation pioneers such as Donald Douglas, the evolution of air transport with early jetliners, and the detailed investigation of the Concorde's final days.
The selection also features specialized guides for challenging flight environments, specifically mountain, canyon, and backcountry flying, emphasizing safety and risk mitigation strategies.

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2. Honest Vision: The Donald Douglas Story
Timeless leadership lessons from an engineering mind and aviation icon

By Julie Boatman Filucci
Aviation Supplies and Academics
Paperback
ISBN: 978-1-61954-406-2

Veteran aviation journalist Julie Boatman Filucci is a leading expert on the life and airplanes of Donald Wills Douglas, the founder of Douglas Aircraft and the man who brought practical air transportation to the masses. An ATP and CFI with a type rating in the Douglas DC-3, Boatman Filucci in this book peers into the life and times of Douglas to uncover what drove him to create the future of aviation, help the war effort with some iconic fighting aircraft, what led him to his greatest successes and what ultimately led to the challenges even his iconic company could not defeat. If you love Douglas airplanes and the history of early air transport, as we do, Honest Vision is a must read.

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