books by Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc.     books:       The Savvy Flight Instructor: Secrets of the Successful CFI (ASA Training Manuals)4 reviews Gregory N. Brown Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., 2001 A must read every flight instructor Mr. Brown, a Master CFI and columnist in the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) explores flight instruction *as a business*. Viewed another way, The Savvy Flight Instructor picks up where the FAA's Fundamentals of Instruction left off. In addition to discussing how to successfully build a career out of flight instruction, Mr Brown presents a marketing plan: how to position ...             Severe Weather Flying (General Aviation Reading series)6 reviews Dennis Newton Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., 2002 Unreserved praise! For all pilots! I purchased this book over ten years ago and I try to reread it each spring. This book condenses need to know information into useable "bites," and makes weather interesting and understandable. You will learn things about temperature dew point relationships and many other aspects of weather and weather flying that you may never hear any other place. If you are looking for a ...             Welcome Aboard! Your Career as a Flight Attendant (Professional Aviation series)9 reviews Becky S. Bock Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., 2000 All the tips and encouragement needed! From a letter to the Publisher. I would like to thank Becky Bock for writing Welcome Aboard! I bought it when I had an interview (for a f/a job). It helped me a lot when preparing for my final interview. It gave me all the tips and encouragement I needed! I WAS HIRED ON THE SPOT! Thank you so much. I am grateful there are people like Becky who are passionate about their work and share their ...             Flying IFR: The Practical Information You Need to Fly Actual IFR Flights (General Aviation Reading series)4 reviews Richard L. Collins Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., 2001 Great Confidence Builder This book gave me the technigues, knowledge, and confidence to take my instrument flying to the next level. The book provides practical knowleged and insite on what to expect when you "punch into the clouds." I now use my airplane to its maximum utility, but still have respect for the weather. I no longer cancel flights due to overcast skies. I plan accordingly, avoid the thunderstorms, and ...             Fly the Wing7 reviews Jim Webb, William D. Walker Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., 2004 The Best Book on Transport Category Flying, Period. I have read many books from introductory student pilot texts to Operating Manuals for the A-320, L-1011 and B-747-400 in my aviation career, but if I had to pick any one book that best explains the nuts and bolts of advanced turbine flying, this is my pick, with no close second. This book has no peer. Jim Webb makes this information come alive and makes often difficult to grasp (or remember) ...             Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA Handbooks series)7 reviews Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., 1999 100% pure information! From cover to cover this handbook provides nothing but information! absoutely great! Profusely illustrated, in very clear language, the book discusses in absolute slow motion all the intricate maneuvers, taxiing, takeoffs, climbs, patterns, approaches, landings, instrument, multi engine, tailwheel, sailplane, skiplanes(yep!) and a lot more. Every time I read this book I pickup something new. This ...             Flying Carpet: The Soul of an Airplane11 reviews Gregory N. Brown Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., 2003 Excellent book for all seeking adventure I am a student pilot and have been reading just about everything I can get my hands on that has to do with flying for the past two years. I first learned of Greg Brown through his Flying Carpet column in AOPA's Flight Training magazine and enjoyed his articles and writing. I stumbled upon this book through a search on Amazon and am so glad I did! The book is extremely well written and you ...             The Turbine Pilot's Flight Manual17 reviews Gregory N. Brown, Mark J. Holt Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., 2001 A "must read" BEFORE ground school for your first turbojet or turboprop I've flown for 30 years, always in pistons. Recently I went to Flight Safety for a week of training on the Cessna Caravan. My background is in electrical engineering, not engines, so I knew I desperately needed some understanding of turboprop engines before I arrived. Not only did I learn the details of the engines, I learned about how some things on the electrical side are done differently than ...             Proficient Pilot, Volume 1 (General Aviation Reading series)5 reviews Barry Schiff Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., 2001 Top five As a physicist and private pilot, having read a few dozens of books on aviation, I find this book (in fact the two volumes I and II) the best aviation reading I have ever come across. Strongly recommended even if you think you have read it all.             Say Again, Please: Guide to Radio Communications (Focus Series)15 reviews Bob Gardner Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., 2005 Concise airplane communications I am a new pilot, and this book is amazing. It clearly explains all aspects of talking on the radio, from untowered airports, to complex Class B hubs, and everything in between. I recently read chapter 10 on the flight service station system and used that to great effect on my solo cross country flights. It boosts confidence and explains all the ins and outs from the pilot's view and more ...             FAR/AIM 2004: Federal Aviation Regulations/Aeronautical Information Manual (FAR series)3 reviews ASA Staff Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., 2003 every student pilot should buy this book You might want to start with prep guides to take the knowledge test, but eventually you will need this book to get up to speed for your checkride. Highly recommended and a must for every student pilot.             Airline Pilot Technical Interviews: A Study Guide (Professional Aviation series)3 reviews Ronald D. McElroy Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., 1999 Airline Pilot Technical Interviews Very helpful review of the basic technical and mental math type questions found in most interviews. A very quick read and a MUST for anyone preparing for an airline interview.             FAR-FC 2003: Federal Aviation Regulations for Flight Crew (FAR series)2 reviews Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., 2002 I just couldn't put it down! I was mesmerized by each gripping page of CFRs, deffinitions, specifications and leagal poetry. I especially identified with the main hero, "Administration." Page after page I joyfully sobbed at 100 hour inspection criteria, identification number specs and general flight rules. Just thinking about 800 pages of Federal Regulations makes my heart race! It also makes great bathroom reading!             Airline Transport Pilot Test Prep 2007: Study and Prepare for the Airline Transport Pilot and Aircraft ...2 reviews Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., 2006 ATP There is no need to review this item. Anyone contemplateing this purchase is already familiar with this series of books and is at Amazon to find the best price on this item.             Train Like You Fly: A Flight Instructor's Guide to Scenario-based Training4 reviews Arlynn McMahon Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., 2008 We need more like this! I started flipping through the pages, expecting to read just the intro as I had only a few minutes to my next appointment. But I could not put it down. A MUST read for every flight instructor out there. Well written, well documented and well worth the investment in time and money. I found myself using some of Ms. McMahon's ideas on my very next lesson - and my student loved it! I highly ...             Teaching Confidence in the Clouds: An Instructor's Guide to Using Desktop Flight Simulators3 reviews Tom Gilmore Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., 2007 This is the only reference of it's kind. This guide is a long time in coming! I have been a flight instructor for over 20 years, and have given over 10,000 hours of instrument flight instruction. Flight simulators and training devices are a great educational tool if properly utilized and operated. Mr. Gilmore has outdone himself in providing some great insight and techniques in getting the most out of these wonderful tools. This ...             Certified Flight Instructor Test Prep 2008: Study and Prepare for the Flight, Ground, and Sport Instructor: ...2 reviews Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., 2007 Great for a last minute cram session I bought this book to help me with my UFI to CFI-SP transition. It presents clear explanations of the content that will be covered by the test questions. It doesn't waste much time on content that is not on the test. Each and every FAA question is listed with the answers on the bottom of the page. Explanations are also given as to why each answer is right or wrong. There's no way I would ...             Aviation Mechanic Handbook2 reviews Dale Crane Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., 2004 Extremely useful A useful mechanic handbook i've ever had. Keep it in your cart!             You Can Fly!3 reviews Greg Brown, Laurel Lippert Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., 2004 Great for anyone interested in flying! Great step in making your dream a reality! Awsome pictures! Has motivated me, a 15 year old, to get flying lessons. Is easy to read, organized, and answers all of your questions; how do I become a pilot, whats flight training all about, and talks more about airplanes and what cool things you can do once your a pilot. A must have!!!!             Dream Aircraft: The Most Fascinating Airplanes I've Ever Flown3 reviews Barry Schiff Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., 2007 The Next Best Thing to Flying it Yourself Barry Schiff is a retired TWA Captain, and has flown over 300 different types of airplanes. This book covers the most interesting 33 of those. I am a light plane private pilot, and thought some of the most interesting airplanes he covered were: Spirit of St. Louis (a replica), Goodyear Blimp (fascinating details of how it flies), McCulloch Gyrocopter, Space Shuttle (NASA simulator), and the ...              search for books aeronautical, aircraft, airplane, airplanes, attendant, aviation, certified, communications, confidence, dispatcher, fascinating, handbook, handbooks, helicopter, information, instructor, interviews, knowledge, practical, professional, proficient, regulations, scenario-based, simulators, successful, teaching, technical, training, transport, weight-shift books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. I have used it and love it! randomly chosen electronics: Audiophile Headphones leave a comment home  impressum - about us