How to Become A Pilot: The Step-by-Step Guide to Flying [Paperback]

Federal Aviation Administration (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 15, 1979

Updated after 15 years, here is the essential information needed to pass FAA exams for pilot license and advanced certification. "All the knowledge the beginner or intermediate pilot needs."--Aeronautical Journal. 270 pages, 10 1/4 x 7 3/4.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Sterling; Revised edition (March 15, 1979)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806983868
• ISBN-13: 978-0806983868
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,560,334 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #49 in Books > Professional & Technical > Transportation > Reference

Customer Reviews

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent technical content about flying, June 27, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Become A Pilot: The Step-by-Step Guide to Flying (Paperback)

First of all, this book is in no way a story. It is almost like a textbook full of the technical aspects of flying.I would say that the author should have chosen a different title for this book because there are no regards to the career pathway of becoming a pilot. It is full of excellent information that teaches you about the instruments and technicalities of an airplane and the physics of an airplane in flight. Some of the information is outdated because of huge technological advances but it can be a good foundation for learning. This book is a definite yes for anyone who is looking into taking ground school.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great book and Tool., January 19, 2000

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Whitney Peacock (Austin, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Become A Pilot: The Step-by-Step Guide to Flying (Paperback)

A great book! If you want to get your pilots license, this book will give you a basic knowledge of airplane operation. If you read this book it will also provent you from running out the door when they start teaching you the boring groundschool stuff.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book, but somewhat spartan, November 12, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Become A Pilot: The Step-by-Step Guide to Flying (Paperback)

Quite a helpful book for a beginning student pilot, but somewhat spartan and also somewhat difficult reading. However, a very good resource for the beginning pilot none-the-less. Looking forward to the new edition shipping soon.