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Tips to Fly By: Thousands of PIC Hours' Worth of Tips and Tricks of the Trade (General Aviation Reading series)

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As a private pilot, I have purchased video tapes etc. from one of the more popular pilot supply houses where Mr. Collins hosts the many video titles under the vendor's name. In them he shares his long experience on the different phases of flight such as Descent and Landing, Takeoff and Initial Climb, Enroute Climb and Cruise, Other titles and topics, Multi Engine, Emergencies, High Performance Singles, Night Flying and more. This book covers the same richness of experience shared on those videos for alot less expense. The videos sell for over twenty dollars each. This book covers the same (sometimes the same verbage) material for less than the cost of one of those videos. For those who want to save a bundle of cash, benefit from the wisdom of Mr. Collins; buy this book.

Standard Richard Collins. Some good information and alot of common sense. some of it just lets the light go on( wow I could of had a V8) and some is basic uncommon sense written in an easy style. It's the same ageless Richard.

This book is a solid read for new pilots. It's written in classic Dick Collins style.. always with an antidotal story at every corner. It could be condensed down some, but I've enjoyed it and its a great reminder book.

The style of this book makes reading it a joy. If you are a student pilot the insights are great. I am only a student so I can't speak for the mega-hour pilots but as in Sky Diving (which I DO have mega numbers in) you always need to keep learning.