The Proficient Pilot Series Boxed Set (General Aviation Reading series) [Box set] [Paperback]

Barry Schiff (Author)

Book Description

Series: General Aviation Reading series | Publication Date: April 1, 2002

This boxed set contains three volumes of favorite articles gleaned from years of Barry Schiff’s popular monthly column in AOPA Pilot that are arranged by subject. These books are filled with the vast knowledge that Schiff has gained in his more than 26,000 flight hours in 260 types of aircraft and his experiences teaching hundreds of students to be proficient and safe pilots. The first volume of the series covers such topics as slip tips, takeoff techniques, and crosswind landings. Volume Two offers detailed information on dealing with system failures and emergencies—including crash landings, engine fires, and wing icing. Volume three covers such subjects as flying for fun and profit, hazardous airports, and what it’s like to fly in a U-2 spy plane.

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About the Author

Barry Schiff is a 34-year veteran of TWA and holds five world aviation speed records. He is the author of Boeing 707, Flight 902 Is Down!, and Test Pilot. He is also a contributing editor of AOPA Pilot. He lives in Los Angeles.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1019 pages
• Publisher: Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. (April 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560274565
• ISBN-13: 978-1560274568
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 3.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #369,084 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best all around book(s) to make you a better pilot, November 7, 2003

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This review is from: The Proficient Pilot Series Boxed Set (General Aviation Reading series) (Paperback)

There are lots of great book for aviators out there. Most of them hit on one subject and are good like want to know about weather than try Weather Flying by Bob Buck or what about aerodynamics try Skip smiths books Illustrated guide to aerodynamics. Are you a new pilot and don't want to die, try The killing zone. Are you moving up kerosene then try the Turbine pilots flight manual or Fly the wing.

But being a CFI/II/MEI this is the set of books that recommend first to all pilots of all capabilities. I have had a 20,000 hour 47 driver tell me he learned A LOT of things from these books. I re-read them just about every year and guess what I learn more and more.

If I ever get to meet Mr. Schiff I would like to shake his hand and offer him a heartfelt thank you for making me a better pilot and a better instructor.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A real page-turner, February 10, 2004

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Rick "Roz" (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Proficient Pilot Series Boxed Set (General Aviation Reading series) (Paperback)

"The school of hard knocks" is no place to learn aviation. The knowledge imparted by Mr. Schiff's years of experience is absolutely invaluable to a "green" student pilot like myself. His writing style reflected his love for aviation, talent for teaching and sense of humor. I could hardly put these books down! By passing on his experience in such a readable way, I definately feel he has helped me to be a safer pilot.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awsome down to earth plane talk, May 10, 2010

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Jimi - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Proficient Pilot Series Boxed Set (General Aviation Reading series) (Paperback)

Perfect for the new or intermediate pilot, no matter if amateur or professional. A whole lot of information worth knowing if you are in the industry, and you will learn how to think about airplanes.

If you are a private pilot, you will probably learn many, many things in a very digestible manner. If you are a more advanced flyer you will still learn something, for sure, but remember the elite are there because they know the basics better than anyone else. You better learn these volumes upside down and inside out to have a solid ground. After that it's your call if you want to learn more and be one of the best.

Highly recomended for everyone.