8 Great Books: Summer Reading for Pilots- Page 5 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 aviation books for pilots, covering both practical skills and historical insights.
Featured titles include technical guides on piston aircraft engines, middle-altitude flying, and challenging backcountry operations.
The list also presents historical accounts and biographies, such as the story of Donald Douglas and the early days of jetliners and the Concorde.
Other unique recommendations offer practical advice for passing flight tests or provide an accessible understanding of flight, even for non-pilots.

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5. 20 Ways To Fail Your Flight Test
A Practical Guide to Earning Your Notice of Disapproval

By Roger Sharp
Self published
Spiral Bound

Don’t be thrown off by the look and feel of this little gem. How to Fail Your Flight Test, self-published by longtime CFI and FAA designated examiner Roger Sharp, is a gold mine of great advice on taking and passing—yes, passing!—your practical flight test. Presented with a mix of Sharp’s unique brand of acerbic wit and laugh-out-loud sarcasm, How to Fail Your Flight Test takes a complex subject and presents it in its lowest common denominator form by giving practical advice on how to work with (and maybe work) your examiner. In tip #3, for instance, Sharp recommends to those looking to fail their test to not practice giving their answers aloud, while in tip #17 he suggests you never look outside the plane while flying the VFR portion of your test. These gems, along with many others, will prepare the reader for that FAA test with heaping doses of practical wisdom delivered with a laugh and a smile. Email the author for purchase information at jfjm200@gmail.com.