Paul Matt Scale Airplane Drawing Books

Paul Matt Scale Airplane Drawing books include drawings that are highly detailed and each one is an accurate working print with all dimensions, specifications, airfoils, cross sections, templates and color schemes. Includes drawings from Pioneer, WWI, Golden Age, WWII, Classic and Modern eras covered in two volumes.
Each volume has 320 pages and includes 122 photos

 Piper's Golden Age

This book details the formation, struggles and successes of the Taylor Brothers Aircraft Corporation to the Piper Aircraft Corporation from the 1920s to 1950. Includes an explanation of the move to Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, the bankruptcy during the Depression, the ultimate split of Taylor and Piper, and the beginning of the Piper Aircraft name. Aircraft covered are the Taylor Chummy, Taylor-Piper J-2 Cub, Piper J-3 Cub, PA-12 Super Cruiser, PA-18 Super Cub and many more.
100 pages includes 130 photos

 Luscombe's Golden Age

This book takes a comprehensive look at Don Luscombe, other members of the management and engineering teams, and the efforts and successes of the company after Luscombe left the company in 1939. Includes history, detialed accounts and descriptive 3-view scale drawings of each Luscombe model: Phantom, Ghost Spectre, Harpie, Small Transport, Sprite, and the more popular models- Luscombe 50, Luscombe 65, Luscombe Silvare models: 8A, 8C, 8D, 8E, Model 10, Model 11A, Luscombe Pusher, Model 12, Model X11, Model 8F, military Model T8F, Model 11C, Model 8G and the Weatherly-Campbell Colt.
300 pages includes 400 photos

 Aeronca's Golden Age

Progressively details the events leading to the Aeronautical Corporation of America, from the early 1920's, through the Great Depression, the flood of 1937, World War II and beyond.  This book includes biographical information on the founders of Aeronca, and details the people, facilities and manufacturing operations of Aeronca during the Golden Years.  All Aeronca's models are discussed with emphasis given to Aeronca's C-2, C-3, Model K, Model L, 7AC Champ, and 11AC Chief.
152 pages includes 240+ photos

 Bellanca's Golden Age

Traces G.M. Bellanca from Sicily to America as a young man in 1911 through his 42 years of airplane manufacturing operations.  This is the only book that has captured Bellanca's complete and lengthy story.  Tells the complete story of the greatest airplane of the 1920s, Bellanca's Columbia, and details Bellanca airplanes CD, CE, CF, Model K, Airbus/Aircruiser, C-27A, XSE-1, XSE-2, Bellanca Racer, Cruisair Junior, and many more.
148 pages includes 175+ photos

 Cessna's Golden Age

Highlights Clyde Cessna and his nephew, Dwane Wallace, longtime Cessna president.  Details the family, people and manufacturing operations of Cessna Aircraft Company from the 1920s through post World War II.  Emphasizes Cessna aircraft Primary Gliders, Airmasters, T-50 Bobcats, 120, and 140, as well as other Cessna models.  A illustrated tour through the Cessna plant during the Golden Years is also featured.
96 pages includes 180 photos

Shadows of Saigon blends fact and fiction to tell the story of Air Commando covert Special Operations in Cambodia after the American Incursion in 1970. Attack C-119 Shadow gunships of Fighting C Flight provide round-the-clock close air support for the new Republic of Cambodia. Rich in historical and technical detail, this book upholds the legacy of Air Commandos who fly and fight; anytime, anyplace! Soft cover

Based on a collection of true stories, The Shadow Spirit blends fact and fiction to tell the adventures of Air Force pilot, Paul Knight, who flies Special Operations AC-119 Stinger gunships and Strategic Air Command B-52 bombers against Communist aggression in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. Knight confronts death in combat situations and struggles with personal decisions that will impact his future. Soft cover

The guide to pilot's favorite fly-in restaurants. This newest edition offers new restaurants, new airports and updated reviews from pilots across the U.S..  Features over 1,000 pilot-rated and recommended places to land for that meal at the end of the flight. New Third Edition. Soft cover.

A guide to Pilot-Friendly Golf Courses.
This book is a combination travel, golfing, and pilot guide all in one, listing the 500 best places to land for a quick round of golf. Soft cover

The Proficient Pilot Series by Barry Schiff

The Proficient Pilot, Volume 1

The Proficient Pilot, Volume 2

Flying Wisdom: The Proficient Pilot, Volume 3

* The Proficient Pilot Gift Set *

An Explanation of the Art of Flying.
This book explains precisely what pilots do when they fly, just how they do it, and why.
Hardcover

The Complete Private Pilot

This book will enable the student to quickly grasp the subjects presented, pass the required tests and checkrides, and have an operational understanding of flight they can take into the real world as new private pilots. Each chapter concludes with a sample of questions taken directly from the FAA Exam.

For students preparing for their Commercial certificate and Instrument rating simultaneously. This book combines the two phases in flight training to produce an effective method to train efficiently, cut expenses, and expedite the process. Review questions follow each chapter.

Clearly explains the important laws that govern multi-engine flight and fundamentals of flying a multi-engine aircraft. The Practical Test Standards for Multi-Engine Land for both Private and Commercial certificates are also included.

Veteran pilot Dick Collins draws on his extensive experience at the controls of a variety of light aircraft. The book is organized along the natural progression of a flight, with added focus on high performance singles, twins and emergencies. This book imparts the kind of flying savvy that takes thousands of flight hours to obtain.
Second edition. Soft cover

This manual provides a clear, conversational approach to radio communications. The text features examples of typical transmissions that explain how the air traffic control system works, and presents a simulated flight to demonstrate the correct procedures for communicating in each class of airspace. This hands-on book covers, the ABCs of communication, understanding radio equipment, communication etiquette and rules, VFR and IFR emergency radio procedures, ATC facilities and their functions, and a review of airspace definitions.
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Talking on the radio can be intimidating and stressful. This book will assist you in communicating effectively and efficiently
during your VFR flights. It just takes practice to sound like a seasoned pilot. Includes 32 templates to match different communications needed in a VFR flight. Soft cover.

Instrument Flying Refresher

In this unique book veteran IFR pilot Richard Collins takes the right seat beside Patrick Bradley, a relatively new IFR Pilot, to demonstrate effective ways to grasp and solve IFR problems. One of the best books ever for learning the finer points of the IFR system. Soft cover, 236 pages, indexed.

This book provides invaluable discussion on instrument airmanship, weather analysis, flight planning, decision making, handling equipment glitches, partial-panel flying, and much more. The only tests for which this book prepares you for are those encountered in actual IFR flights. Soft cover, 230 pages, indexed.

This book provides VFR pilots with an emergency reserve of instrument flying techniques and procedures they need in order to cope with and survive an inadvertent encounter with IFR conditions. Second edition. Soft cover, illustrated and indexed, 138 pages

Everything you must learn to achieve the seaplane rating is in here, along with important tips, techniques and advice from this seasoned pro. This book thoroughly explains everything from preflight preparations and seamanship, to takeoffs, landings and emergency situations. Soft cover, 400 pages, full-color illustrations and photographs throughout, indexed.