Emtron7 Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Hello everyone! I just took a ride on a biplane at Boeing Field in Seattle and I LOVED it so much, I want to get a pilots license someday. I am looking for resources to learn everything I can about airplanes. Any suggestions? Thanks Thanks Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVOCET Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Hi , have you joined your local EAA chapter ?? Mike . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgmwa Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 This would be a good starting point for reading about flying (download or buy): http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/pilot_handbook/ Also get in touch with a local EAA chapter as Mike suggested. rgmwa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatmal Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Find a copy of a book called Stick and Rudder, by Wolfgang Langewiesche. While it was written some time ago and some of the terminology used is outdated, it thoroughly explains THE most important thing about flying - the Angle of Attack! Mal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 I wouldn't rely on that book alone. It is one aspect of it presented his way. Angle of attack is very important. I haven't read any flying training book that I completely agree with but most of them have something to offer. Just don't fixate on anything too early..Flight Without Formulea (Kermode) was considered a good read . Jim Davis book is an uncomplicated approach. to flying an aeroplane. Nev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlurE Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 I also found Noel Kruse's books very good. Maybe a bit more technical than some. Lots of graphs and diagrams - but an easy read all the same http://www.flybetter.com.au/ They are offered as four free (pdf) ebooks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emtron7 Posted July 15, 2014 Author Share Posted July 15, 2014 Thank you for all your comments!! Mike, what is the EAA and why should I join? Thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnewbery Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 http://www.eaa.org/eaa ..for the people who will impart their aviation knowledge, usually for free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil_S Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Thank you for all your comments!! Mike, what is the EAA and why should I join?Thanks!!! Hi, I am a member of EAA and I find it a great resource. The Webinars are really good, and there are masses of archived Webinars for you to trawl through as well, so you can just select those areas of particular interest. The monthly magazine is also very good. As you are based in the US there should be a local EAA Chapter that you can join where you can meet fellow aviation enthusiasts and get loads more info. Cheers, Neil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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