best books?

Sam Rutherford · Post by **Sam Rutherford** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 3:40 am

Whilst I'm at home of an evening, any recommends on good books for both general flying, but particularly off-tarmac ops?

I've FE Potts' book, which is great - particularly the photos of the various wives

, and was wondering if there are other good ones for the library.

Safe flights, Sam.

brokenaero · Post by **brokenaero** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 5:07 am

Sam,
A great book is called "Wager with the Wind" by Don Sheldon. It's about the advent of the Alaskan Bush pilot back in the late 40's and early 50's.
Good arm chair reading..........it'll get your flying juices flowing.
Gary

DonMc · Post by **DonMc** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 6:29 am

Mountain Flying Bible by Sparky Imeson

Complete Tailwheel Pilot forgot the author

marymac · Post by **marymac** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 8:31 am

The Compleat Taildragger Pilot is by Harvey S. Plourde

YELLOWMAULE · Post by **YELLOWMAULE** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 9:31 am

West with the night

maules.com · Post by **maules.com** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 6:47 pm

The Flying North, by Jean Potter

UtahMaule · Post by **UtahMaule** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:17 am

Tall Timber Pilots

Fly The Biggest Piece Back

maules.com · Post by **maules.com** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:38 am

Wind, Sand and Stars, St Exsupery the classic

Sam Rutherford · Post by **Sam Rutherford** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 8:39 am

Two South African books I have ordered...

Bush Pilots Bible, Karl Finatzer
Bush and Mountain flying, CC Pocock

for the how to...

And then, Sagittarius Rising, Cecil Lewis

for the why...

Bob Leve · Post by **Bob Leve** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 5:15 pm

I agree with Jeremy. Wind, Sand, and Stars is one of the most philosophical, yet interesting books I have ever read. It is a masterpiece that captures the emotion of the early days of flying. You will feel as if you had crashed in the remote Sahara and were struggling against 100K Patagonian winds that blow you out to sea.

tworude · Post by **tworude** » Tue Nov 24, 2009 2:41 pm

I just finished a book by Mort Mason "Flying the Alaska Wild" and enjoyed it thoroughly. I just ordered his second book "The Alaska Bush Pilot Chronicles" as well as your suggestions mentioned above.

I found excellent prices on Half.com and Amazon.com

perry hartwick · Post by **perry hartwick** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 10:24 am

My Heart is Africa is a fantastic account by Scott Griffin about a 180 pilot who flys from Toronto to Africa for a few months to help out the Flying Doctors.

www.amazon.ca/My-Heart-Africa-Flying-Ad ... 0887621910

xwildcat · Post by **xwildcat** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 6:49 pm

Stick and Rudder by Wolfgang Langewiesche
Emergency Manuever Training by Rich Stowell

...both are mandatory, IMO.

Sam Rutherford · Post by **Sam Rutherford** » Sun Jan 24, 2010 10:33 am

Hi, I know Scott - and it's a great book.

Also hoping to get a copy of CC Pocock's book in Cape Town next week.

Safe flights, Sam.

eeairshows · Post by **eeairshows** » Sun Jan 24, 2010 9:21 pm

"The Spirit of St. Louis" by Charles A. Lindbergh. I haven't read it for years and am currently reading it to my son as his bedtime book. One of the best ever by one of the best ever, especially when he is remembering past adventures while trying to stay awake.

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