To be honest, “Fifty Classic Destinations for Pilots,” reads a bit like a guilty pleasure. I felt like I was reading author Ney Grant’s personal journal. I can’t describe Ney’s book better than he did in his letter to me, “What is so special about it ? It represents what we need more of in […]
Books
Does That Mean I Fail?
Ever wonder what the examiner thinks of you after your checkride? Well, Brooks Black’s new book, “Does That Mean I Fail? A Humorous Look at Pilot Checkrides”, might give you a little insight. Black’s book could have used a good edit, but it is full of checkride tips and lessons. It felt a bit like […]
Book: Area 51 – The Graphic History
The dry lake bed of Groom Lake in Nevada is better knows as Area 51. The military installation didn’t “officially” exist until recently, but secrets are still coming to light… and will be for decades. For those looking to learn a bit more about the history of Area 51 and the myriad aircraft, technology and […]
China Aviation Directory 2015 published
Business Data International has released the English-language China Aviation Directory 2015. The 389-page directory provides a listing of all major aviation and aerospace organizations and companies throughout China, including government agencies, societies and associations, airlines, airports, national corporations, aircraft and component manufacturers, engine and component manufacturers, airborne equipment manufacturers, tool and machinery manufacturers, aeronautical research […]
Aircraft Spruce acquires Aircraft Book Co.
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co., a supplier of aircraft parts, avionics, and pilot supplies, recently acquired Aviation Book Co. Based in Seattle, Wash., Aviation Book Co. has been a distributor of aviation books, training materials, and aviation gifts for more than 30 years. Aircraft Spruce president Jim Irwin said: “Aviation Book Co. has been a well […]
New book highlights Alaska’s bush pilots
Next in Arcadia Publishing’s Images of Aviation series is “Alaska’s Bush Pilots” from author Rob Stapleton with the Alaska Aviation Museum. The book showcases more than 200 vintage images of bush pilots and their role in Alaska’s history. Bush pilots are known as rough, tough, resourceful people who fly their aircraft into tight spots in […]
GAN writer releases new book
Now available is “Down The Little Pee Dee,” a new book about paddling one of South Carolina’s most beautiful rivers, written by Bill Walker, a pilot and General Aviation News contributor, who explored the river from above before taking to the water. Walker, who regularly flies his 1956 Cessna on story trips for General Aviation […]
AOPA eBooks now available at University Aviation Press
New additions to the University Aviation Press library include four titles from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). These eBooks are in ePub format and may be read on computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. The Best of Never Again, Volume 1: The education, training, and entertainment from these pages is crafted by hapless AOPA members […]
Dec. 8 release set for children’s aviation book
The Kickstarter-funded children’s book, “Turbo the Flying Dog,” is expected to be available for purchase online Dec. 8. Turbo the Flying Dog tells the story of Turbo, a lonely shelter mutt. The day Turbo discovers he will finally have a new home and a family he learns he must first get there by plane. Turbo […]