Whats a good book for a beginner?

NEWBY101

NEWBY101

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I picked up "The complete Private Pilot" by Bob Gardner, I realy like it. Are there any other books out there you guys would recommend for a newby? I have no flying time AT ALL!
 
I don't know if I would necessarily recommend this to a beginner, but once you start your training, and develope an understanding of whats going on, i'd definately say get the Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge. I think its very good.
 
"Everything Explained for the Professional Pilot" by Richie Lengel

Probably the best single broad-scope pilot's reference I've seen. Written in plain English, by pilots for pilots. As a beginner I wouldn't use it as a primary text, but certainly as a reference.
 
A second vote for the Machado book. Its freaking awsome!!!! I live off this thing. I take my checkride in two weeks and I'm reading the thing non stop...Funny guy too. A really enjoyable well written read! Playboy is always a good read too however!:D
 
The Proficient Pilot Volume 1, 2, and 3 by Barry Schiff are all excellent books for newbies and experienced pilots alike.
 
I also recommend Machado's book. It really is freaking awesome.. It tells you everthing and more that youll need to know for your private. Its definetly one of those books you will refer back to throughout your flying career.
 
I'd recommend the FAR/AIM 2008 :laff:

Seriously though:

PHAK: Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge

AWS: Aviation Weather Services (make sure its the NEW version that came out 2 weeks ago)

AW: Aviation Weather (they sell the AWS and AW book as a set. I'd go for that.


Everything Explained For The Professional Pilot : The 5th Edition

Private Pilot Oral Exam Guide

FAR/AIM 2008


Get all of those, and you'll be quite set for your Private, Commercial, and even your CFI. All of the books I listed MINUS the Everything Explained CAN be used on the CFI Oral part of your checkride once you get there.

For Instrument... check out the Instrument Procedures handbook issed by the FAA.
 
Definately read "Stick and Rudder". That book will teach you how to fly a plane. It might be a little easier to read after getting a little bit of flight time, though.
 
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