Aviation Books Must read list?

LoadMasterC141

LoadMasterC141

Well-Known Member
I have steered away from the boob tube lately and spent a lot more time reading.
The Bob Buck book reccomendation got me wondering what books everyone would recommend as a must read that are Aviation related?

So what are your top 5 favorite aviation related books?
 
I have actually read a few of his books, but they are fiction.

Actually looking for some good non-fiction reads for the most part.


I have read alot of specific airline stories, more business oriented than anything. Looking for more Bob Buck type deals. One of my personal favorites is Heavy Jets by John Miller, though it is admittedly a little fictitious.
 
The book about Gordon Bethune and the CAL turn around a few years back.
The book called "Debunking the Myth: The Delta story"
Space by James Michener(i misspelled I am sure). Its older book but very good book at the US space program
 
surreal the book about Delta nailed it. The guy who wrote the book must have had a crystal ball because he correctly predicted the issues the company faced in the 90's and even now.
 
"Bush-Pilot in Diamond Country" by Donald Haack.

Donald Haack owns a local jewerly store here in CLT. His book (autobiography) is all about his flying adventures in British Guianna while mining for gold and diamonds. Lot's of stories about bush pilots...flying...etc.
 
"The Long Way Home" by Ed Dover. I was in awe when I finished that book. What a (true!) story.
 
I cant believe no one has mentioned Ernest K. Gann. His books are awesome. They also made some pretty good movies with John Wayne-The High and the Mighty and that other one-my mind has suddenly gone blank after 4 hrs. of Hazmat training:insane:
 
Flight Ready said:
"Bush-Pilot in Diamond Country" by Donald Haack.

Donald Haack owns a local jewerly store here in CLT. His book (autobiography) is all about his flying adventures in British Guianna while mining for gold and diamonds. Lot's of stories about bush pilots...flying...etc.
Click to expand...

CLT eh? Ever make it down to the CAE area?
 
Fate Is The Hunter, Ernest K. Gann
Weather Flying, Robert Buck
Mountain Flying Bible, Sparky Imeson
 
"Stick and Rudder" by Langewiesch
"Mountain Flying Bible" by Sparky Imeson
"Instrument Pilots Survival Manual by Rod Machado
"FAR/AIM" Federal Aviation Administration
...the list goes on.
 
0316159433.01._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-dp-500-arrow,TopRight,45,-64_AA240_SH20_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg


0671636030.01._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-dp-500-arrow,TopRight,45,-64_AA240_SH20_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg


0971909709.01._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-dp-500-arrow,TopRight,45,-64_AA240_SH20_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg


0971909717.01._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-dp-500-arrow,TopRight,45,-64_AA240_SH20_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg
 
Ernie Gann, Fate is the Hunter. Reprints are pretty easy to find. If you can find an original...hold on to it.

Bob Buck's, North Star Over my Shoulder I found just as fascinating. His experiences in aviation are downright Forest Gump like. He was involved in many pioneering efforts.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top