Buying and Owning Your Own Airplane, Third Edition Review

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(More customer reviews)I've looked at all the books I can find to learn about high performance singles that can carry 4 people plus lots of stuff for adventure flying.This book shows performance specifications, and summarizes the other considerations of each model, including durability, flying & landing characteristics, and maintenence issues. I liked that it covered all the major Cessnas, Pipers (including the 6 & Saratoga) and also some Grummans, Beechcrafts, Mooney's, Maules, a taildragger section & more (over 50 models in all).
Also good summary of Partnership issues, Home field selection, defining the airplane's mission, Insurance & Maintenence.
If you're looking for your first airplane to own, I'd recommend this book!

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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook-General: FAA-H-8083-30 (FAA Handbooks) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great book but you can get it in PDF format from the FAA for free, just go to www.faa.gov and search "Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - General".

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All the latest industry standards, approved techniques and new technologies materials, and processes are covered in this updated handbook specifically tailored to provide all the information necessary to prepare for the FAA mechanic certification. Logical chapter structure is designed to ensure consistent and efficient internalisation of the material - including mathematics, aircraft drawings, physics, electricity, inspections, and ground operations - to ensure a firm foundation of the basic principles, fundamentals, and technical procedures. In addition, the guide outlines safety considerations and addresses how successful maintenance technicians incorporate knowledge and awareness of ethics, professionalism, and human factors in the field.

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Aircraft Inspection, Repair & Alterations: Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices (FAA Handbooks) Review

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(More customer reviews)This book contains two FAA Advisory Circulars. The first, "Ácceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices - Aircraft Inspection and Repair" is up to date. The second, "Ácceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices - Aircraft Alterations" was superseded by a new version published by the FAA on 03/03/2008.
For an in-the-shop reference the first part (2/3rds of the book)is current and very valuable.

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The Student Pilot's Flight Manual: From First Flight to Pilot Certificate (The Flight Manuals Series) Review

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(More customer reviews)This Kershner Manual has long been considered one of the best study guides for private pilot training. It is packed with useful information, presented in an easy to understand fashion. I would recommend this book to anyone beginning their flight training, or to any pilot who is looking for a skill "refresher".
Kershner puts alot of emphasis on the physics involved in all of the maneuvers and flight characteristics discussed in this manual. His style of writing, while filled with technical information, is still quite fun to read. The only thing I would gripe about, and it is quite minor, is that some of the illustrations in the book are a bit outdated.

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Everything a student pilot needs to gain aviation certification is included in this handbook for student pilots.

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The Student's Pilot's Flight Manual: From First Flight to Private Certificiate, Ninth Edition Review

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(More customer reviews)I actually read, and used extensively, the 7th edition of this book. Mr. Kershner has a easy to read and follow style that has helped me tremendously on my way to getting certified as a private pilot. Whenever I was having diffuculty learning a particular aspect of flying I referred first to this book and got the straight and skinny on the subject. Mr. Kershner obviously has a grasp on what a student pilot goes through to understand the technical jargon and concepts of flight principals, navigation, cross country flying, flight instuments, and landing an airplane.
The illstrations are clear and concise. The photographs are very good.
I highly recommend this book to any student pilot as a supplement to ground school, or anyone interested in what it takes to learn to fly, or anyone who flys in a light plane as a passenger and wants to learn more about what's going on in the cockpit and the pilot's mind.

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A classic for beginning aviators, this manual provides step-by-step ground and flight information for student pilots working toward private certification. Kershner's authoritative volume presents a wealth of practical information while encouraging decision making by students. The ninth edition is fully revised and updated and includes an appendix on engines and other systems, the full syllabus for the first time and seven color maps round out this updated, ninth edition.

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The Illustrated Buyer's Guide to Used Airplanes Review

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(More customer reviews)I highly reccomend this book for almost everything you need to know about buying that used aircraft! Along with the two volume Aviation Consumer Guide to used aircraft you have everything you need to know at your immediate disposal

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Used airplanes have greater investment value than most stock options. Their value continues to rise, and with it the value of this bestselling book. Completely new in this revision are: several new planes recently type-certified and entered into production; new ads and STCs; current prices; updated directory information; and a new chapter focusing on investment value - including specific recommendations.

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Illustrated Buyer's Guide to Used Airplanes Review

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(More customer reviews)I picked up this book thinking that it would be a price guide. It isn't. To be sure, it has a small section giving a range of prices for various aircraft.
The main part of the book is a guide to the purchase of used airplanes. It's oriented to the smaller types that the individual owner would be likely to find interesting and available.
About a third of the book is on general subjects like do you really want to buy, deciding on the type of airplane, searching for the right plane, inspecting it -- all the things you want to consider regardless of the type of plane that you want. Then there's another large section that covers the various aircraft you're likely to find available and interesting. This is broken down by type. Two passenger, four place, and some interesting categories he calls Complex Airplanes, Heavy Haulers, and Affordable Twins. Within the category he lists the planes by manufacturer and gives some description of the various models and versions produced. I had to read the closing section here on War Birds. He basically said that I can't afford one. He's right. A P-47 uses a gallon of 100 Octane (at about $5 a gallon) every thirty seconds. Finally there is an extensive set of appendicies that cover everything from accidents to the pricing section mentioned earlier.
This is a general guide to buying an airplane which covers a lot of the basics. It'll give you the background information you need to even think about buying.

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Van Sickle's Modern Airmanship Review

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(More customer reviews)This is the All-in-one, Swiss-army-knife reference for pilots. The "must-have" book. This completeness and coprehensiveness does not come at the cost of detail or quality of contained info, to the contrary, it is one of the most accurate books in this field. Whether you are an occasional PPL holder who flies every other weekend or you are an airline pilot who fly for a living, this reference would never leave your side. Worth every cent.

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The ultimate and standard aviation encyclopedia for 43 years. Modern Airmanship covers every subject from aerodynamics, to emergency and survival techniques, to airplane and aerospace structures. It is also the preeminent "how-to" source for all aviation professionals. The Eight Edition, lavishly illustrated, includes the latest information on federal regulations and technical advances. From the theory of flight, airplane and aerospace structures to high performance aircraft and weather, this book covers every topic related to the aviation industry.

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Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge: FAA-H-8083-25A (FAA Handbooks) Review

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(More customer reviews)Great book for new pilots thru cfi. full color graphics updated materail. with this book you do not need any other private book materil like Jepson or asa.

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Used extensively as a reference source for the FAA Knowledge Exams, this resource includes basic knowledge that is essential for all pilots, from beginning students to those pursuing advanced pilot certificates. This updated guide covers a wide array of fundamental subjects, including principles of flight, aircraft and engine structures, charts and graphs, performance calculations, weather theory, reports, forecasts, and flight manuals. Required reading for pilots for more than 25 years and formerly published as an Advisory Circular (AC 61-23C), this new edition is now listed as an official FAA Handbook.

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