8 Great Books: Summer Reading for Pilots- Page 3 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 recommends a diverse selection of books for pilots, offering insights into various aviation topics.
Recommendations include detailed technical guides on piston aircraft engines, historical accounts of aviation pioneers and iconic aircraft like the Douglas DC-3 and early jetliners, and practical field guides for specialized flying, such as middle-altitude or backcountry operations.
The list also features unique perspectives, like a book explaining landing for non-pilots and a humorous guide to passing flight tests, alongside a captivating investigation into the Concorde crash.

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3. An Aviator’s Field Guide to Middle-Altitude Flying
Practical skills and tips for flying between 10,000 and 25,000 MSL

By Jason Blair
Aviation Supplies and Academics
Paperback
ISBN: 978-1-61954-593-9

This handy primer on moving up to high-altitude aviating gives pilots the context for understanding the risks and demands of flight that are unique to the middle altitudes. In it Blair, an active instructor and FAA designated examiner, (as well as a contributing editor to Plane & Pilot), shares his long experience in this realm, covering topics including performance and fuel calculations, descent planning, oxygen use and weight and balance. Blair also covers those topics few other authors venture into, including insurance issues and pilot qualification concerns.

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