Posted on May 15th, 2009 by Author Richard Bach has finished a new book – Hypnotizing Maria – after a 10 year absence. And, for all the Bach fans, you can be assured this one is much like several of his earlier ones, particularly Jonathan Livingston... Continue Reading →
Vermont pilot publishes first novel
Posted on April 15th, 2009 by Janice Wood
Vermont pilot Arthur Bernier has drawn on personal experiences to pen his first romantic adventure novel, “Above the Clouds, Beyond the Pain.” Bernier, a marathoner, entrepreneur, US Coast Guard veteran, and father of six, became a pilot after the death... Continue Reading →
Flight Instructor Notebook released
Posted on April 15th, 2009 by Janice Wood
Qref has released the “Flight Instructor Notebook,” a comprehensive 322-page book aimed at passing the CFI checkride the first time. Written by Master Flight Instructor Bridgette Doremire, the book contains a complete syllabus for both Private Pilot and Commercial Pilot... Continue Reading →
Garmin GPSmap 696 manual released
Posted on April 10th, 2009 by Janice Wood
ZD Publishing, Inc. has added a new pilot-friendly manual for the Garmin GPSmap 695/6 to its inventory. The latest from Garmin, the 695/6 covers aviation only. Besides the aviation database, it includes AOPA’s Airport Directory, SafeTaxi, Obstacle and Terrain databases.... Continue Reading →
New book on composites published
Posted on March 24th, 2009 by Janice Wood
JEC Composites has released a new book called “Strength & Life of Composites” in partnership with Stanford University. Continue Reading →
Digital edition of Pilots Guide debuts
Posted on March 23rd, 2009 by Janice Wood
Optima Publications LLC, publishers of “Pilots Guide to California Airports,” now has a digital edition available online. Subscribers can use any web browser to access the current version of all pages in the guide. Continue Reading →
‘The Alaska Bush Pilot Chronicles’
Posted on March 10th, 2009 by Janice Wood
Mort Mason recently released his second book, “The Alaska Bush Pilot Chronicles,” which includes stories from his more than 30 years of flying hunters, fishermen and sightseers to remote locations around his state in his Piper Super Cub and a... Continue Reading →
New book chronicles Embry-Riddle’s role in WWII flight training
Posted on February 25th, 2009 by Janice Wood
In a new book, “Embry-Riddle at War: Aviation Training During WWII,” Dr. Stephen Craft tells the story of the Embry-Riddle Co., a small Miami-based operation established in 1939 by pilot and businessman John Paul Riddle that developed into one of... Continue Reading →
DC-3 featured in new book
Posted on February 4th, 2009 by Janice Wood
A new book, “The Golden Years of Flying-As We Remember,” is now available from ASA. Written by Capt. Tex Searle, the book features the experiences of several DC-3 pilots from the old Frontier Airlines days. Continue Reading →
What to do when your world turns upside down
Posted on October 19th, 2007 by Meg Godlewski
To many, the name Rich Stowell is synonymous with aircraft upset training, which should really be called “What To Do When Your World Turns Upside Down.” Continue Reading →
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