Thursday, May 09, 2013
I would buy this product again
by A Customer from San Bernardino CA USA 
Pros: Very Informative
Cons: Very black and white
Review:
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Thursday, May 02, 2013
iPad
by Donovan from Fort Lauderdale , FL 
Pros: Very good study guide
Cons: NOT on IPAD
Review: This is a great asset of WHICH I would LOVE to have on my IPAD
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Friday, April 26, 2013
WOW!...yep WOW!
by Brent from Wildersville TN USA 
Pros: Everything you need to know in one place
Cons: have not found any
Review: This book was more than I expected. Has exactly the ifo I was looking for and more. The best thing is it's all in one place easy to carry around.
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Tuesday, April 16, 2013
excellent book
by A Customer from Evans GA USA 
Review: Great book. Really helped boost my confidence for job interviews.
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Thursday, February 21, 2013
excellent resource
by simon from PORTLAND OR USA 
Pros: easy to read/navigate for cross reference
Cons: none yet
Review: This is a great way to clarify what you are reading in the regulations.  Lots of tips and tricks for real world flying and some answers to small questions that aren't covered in the more common training texts.
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Thursday, January 24, 2013
Perfect in the US
by Gabor from Chicago IL USA 
Review: The book itself is absolutely useful to keep all necessary "must know" information in one place. My problem is only (what I didn't know before) that it focuses and approaches every subject from US-FAA point of view. Not bad to know, but if you fly elsewhere (EASA, ICAO regulated area) just consider this book as a rough outline about what you should know, or should check your own regulatory documents.
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Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Great single-data source
by Markus from Portland, OR USA 
Pros: Lots of information
Cons: Too much underlining
Review: Instead of looking all over the place for information, including lots of just fun, extraneous flying information, this book has everything in one place. It's laid out in a fun format that makes reading it enjoyable.
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Wednesday, January 23, 2013
by Al from Panama City FL USA 
Review: This book was a Christmas present and I have not had a chance to look at it. However, from the receipent, he raves about how thorough and complete it is, almost to the point that I'm thinking about getting one.
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Wednesday, January 23, 2013
by Doug from Charleston WV USA 
Pros: Written on a level that can be understood easily
Cons: Covers the same info more than once in different areas
Review: Brings things down to a level you can understand. Takes the philadelphia lawer speak out of the FARs
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Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Everyting Explained for Professional Pilot...if you buy one book, this is the one you need!
by Patrick from Kaysville UT USA 
Pros: Easy to read and understand
Cons: More color
Review: Everything explained for the professional pilot is a superb book! Every pilot whether you are a professional pilot flying of Southwest or a private pilot with your own Piper Cub, this book explains everything and anything you could ever think of and the best part, it has awesome graphics and is easy to read. The explanations are precise and easy for anyone to understand.
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Tuesday, January 15, 2013
overrated and overpriced
by D from portland OR USA 
Pros: clear and simple explanations
Cons: Terrible formatting and fonts.
Review: These are the notes your smart friend took. They're pretty good notes. Problem is he underlined and highlighted EVERYTHING. It hurts my eyes just looking at it and distracts from the information that actually should be emphasized. Probably a good book for someone just getting their advanced ratings. I bought it for review and feel like I got ripped of.
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Very useful book
by Coldsteel from ZANESFIELD OH USA 
Pros: Clearly written, lots of pictures
Review: I'm studying for my ATP written and I use this book to supplement my Gleim ATP book's explanation of complex topics related to aviation.
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Tuesday, November 20, 2012
by Mickey. from DANBURY CT USA 
Pros: It is to the point ,the chapter are not long and boring excellent book for reveiw.
Cons: The print out is to condense which make the reading to chalnge
Review: Yes, it did since I read the 7 addition of it the Information are nice and logic orgnized and it is pin point to the knowledge that I am looking for. the space between the line make it difficult some time to read. knowing the amount of material need to be in. yet, I like it very much. Thank you and to the autor.
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Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Awesome pilot book
by Brent from SPRINGVILLE UT USA 
Pros: Comprehensive
Cons: None
Review: Excellent reference and study book
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Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Necessary book for all pilots!
by A Customer from Surprise AZ USA 
Pros: Lots of detail, and "everything" is "explained"! Great book!
Cons: None!
Review: You will love this book as a refresher, test prep or even to learn new things by. Very detailed and easy to read!
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Thursday, August 23, 2012
Excellent book for quick reference
by Shane from Killeen TX USA 
Pros: Amazing reference tool
Cons: A little pricey
Review: I originally bought the 6th edition and loved it so much that I had to get the 9th edition.
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Monday, August 13, 2012
Use it all the time
by Chris from Derry NH USA 
Pros: In depth
Cons: can't think of any
Review: I used this to pass my CFII. Great knowledge for all areas of flying. Goes into every detail, yet makes it simple to understand and gets to the point. Very funny parts too.
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Monday, August 13, 2012
Comprehensive yet simple, clear and concise
by Former USAF C-130 Pilot from Daly City CA USA 
Review: Excellent. Even something as difficult to find as the Notam Numbering System was explained. (p. 227, bottom)
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Friday, July 06, 2012
everything explained for the professional pilot
by mike from Kissimmee FL USA 
Review: A must have for every serious pilot.
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012
by Jeffrey from MAKAWAO HI USA 
Pros: fun
Review: Great book for reference.
Every Pilot should own this book.
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Thursday, April 12, 2012
by A Customer from Chico CA USA 
Review: A must have for your library.
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Monday, April 02, 2012
by A Customer from LOS ANGELES CA USA 
Review: I would buy this product again.
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Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Great book
by Jacob from SUFFOLK VA USA 
Review: As a student pilot this book has been very helpful to get a better understanding of the FAR,s and ways to remember them for school.
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Friday, March 23, 2012
Excellent Choice
by A Customer from Dallas TX USA 
Pros: The simplification is its strength and the amount of topic coverage without taking itself too seriously.
Cons: The book does not have room for more information, if that is a fault.
Review: As professional educator, this book is invaluable with it's keen insight, organization and clear way of structuring through otherwise complex or confusing requlations and concepts.
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Thursday, March 22, 2012
Very good and easy to read
by Wayne from Grand Junction CO USA 
Pros: Every thiong was good
Cons: More VFR areas
Review: I wish there was one for VFR only pilot's.
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Friday, March 09, 2012
Excellent Book
by Gabriel from DAYTONA BEACH FL USA 
Pros: Simple english, good rule of thumbs.
Cons: Nothing that I can think of.
Review: This book is amazing! Probably the best 60 dollars I've ever spent. It is a must have, if you are really into becoming the BEST professional pilot. This book simplifies everything for the every day pilot. Whether you are learning something new or just refreshing stuff that you already know, this is the book for you!!!
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Wednesday, March 07, 2012
by Artem from Zelenograd Moscow Russia 
Review: Good book.
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Tuesday, February 21, 2012
A Must For Every Pilot
by George from Apple Valley CA USA 
Pros: Good resource, easy to understand material
Cons: Can be somewhat repetitive. No explaination of why some words are highlighted, can be distracting.
Review: Great book, good reference, easy to read, and informative. Would be a good addition for any pilot from student to ATP
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Wednesday, January 04, 2012
Excellent Resource
by Mike from WA USA 
Pros: Packed with information
Cons: A bit cluttered
Review: This all-inclusive study manual is an excellent overview of the FAR/AIM plus other areas! I used this as one of several books to study for an airline interview and was hired! Thank you.
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Wednesday, January 04, 2012
I have recommended this book to everyone
by margie from scott depot WV USA 
Cons: None
Review: Simple easy to read and understand. Wish I had this book when I began flying. Explains better than most instructors
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Saturday, December 10, 2011
Do Judge This Book By it's Cover!
by Dan from Midland GA USA 
Pros: Cuts to the chase - clear, concise information
Cons: Includes a lot of basic information
Review: One of my best resources for information. All info has source quotes to help with further research (if needed). Although it may be more helpful to the student pilot, it is very helpful to me in the corporate world.
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Monday, December 05, 2011
Great resource!
by Peter from Sherwood AR USA 
Pros: Put in simple, easy to reference terms.
Cons: None
Review: Great book, easy to use & has all the answers!
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Monday, October 31, 2011
First half great for any pilot, balance for jet jockies
by Russell from Lansdale PA USA 
Pros: Gets you to think what the FAR's really say in plain english
Cons: Somewhat repetitive and in places overly technical
Review: Tons of good stuff. Maybe too much repetition but that's how we learn. The second half of the book got a little too deep into 121 and 135 commerial operations and flying the big jets that most of us never fly.
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Monday, October 24, 2011
New pilots & Old pilots !
by A Customer from Greenwood MO USA 
Review: Very good for a quick reference for everything from A-Z
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Wednesday, October 19, 2011
by Bird Dog from Garland TX USA 
Pros: Nicely illustrated in bullet format of just about you name it
Cons: Worth the hefty price tag...but sure wish it was considerably cheaper
Review: This is my second update of this book...one of the most effective ways I have had to stay current or review/study for any upcoming flight review, checkride, or interview. One of the most used books in my aviation library.
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Friday, September 02, 2011
Needs editor
by Mojavepilot from Mojave Desert 
Pros: Info is there, somewhere
Cons: Heavily punctuated, loud writing style.
Review: Difficult to read. The book SCREAMS AT YOU!!! Every sentence seems to be single, double or triple underlined, with exclamation points in abundance. Many irrelevant illustrations & comics. The information is probably there, but too visually jarring to study.
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Saturday, August 13, 2011
My go to book!
by Derek from San Diego  
Pros: Explains the legalize of FARs in a humorus way
Review: As a current student at ATP I use this book daily! My brother in-law (a corporate pilot) gave this book to me last year saying.. know that book!


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Monday, August 08, 2011
Awesome!!
by Michael from Hillsboro OR USA 
Review: I would say this book is an awesome, cool, and useful "tool"!!!
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Sunday, August 07, 2011
Common sense academics
by William King Air from VA, USA 
Pros: Well-ordered collection of necessary stuff.
Cons: A couple of vulgar expletives lean toward unwanted profanity.
Review: Indeed, very thorough for presentation, review, and reference of all the aviation material we work with. I appreciate the common sense explanations of real-world use of the academics.
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Thursday, July 28, 2011
Packed with Solid Information
by A Customer from Marstons Mills MA USA 
Pros: Volume of material, indexed for easy use of information
Cons: So much info jammed into one volume there is little white space/ illustrations.
Review: Highly recommend this book, every pilot should own a copy as a quick reference, pricey but worth it. I have bought 2 copies, 1 for myself and one for a new pilot. I use this book as my 1st reference when I am reviewing anything and there has always been relevant information.
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Monday, July 18, 2011
A good, plain language resource
by Jim from Eugene OR USA 
Pros: Easy to read and well indexed
Cons: Slight overkill on some of the basic knowledge areas
Review: A good reference manual for any pilot but especially helpful for those involved in "for hire" operations. Most areas of concern are covered including a nice summary of flight rules and operational procedures.
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Monday, July 18, 2011
Great Book!!!
by Edward from Stony Point NY USA 
Pros: Easy to read and understand. Great reference!
Cons: None
Review: This book is a must have for all pilots no matter what experience level. I am a Private working on a commercial rating. This book breaks things down in such an easy way to understand. I have no idea how so much great content was fit into this book.
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Tuesday, June 28, 2011
So far this book is a wealth of important professional information!
by Thad from Florence KY USA 
Pros: I believe this will pay great dividends in the final outcome of one's career as a professionall pilot.
Cons: Only wish this had been around earlier in my pilot career!
Review: This is a product well worth one's investment!
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Tuesday, June 28, 2011
After reading it, if I lost this book, I'd buy it again!!!!
by A Customer from Nanticoke PA USA 
Pros: Easy to read, great information and entertaining.
Cons: Cant really think of any.
Review: This is hands down the best overall aviation knowledge book that I have ever read. It has everything that one needs to know for any check ride, airline interview, whatever!. It is in an easy to read, outline format, but still in excruciating detail. It's full of funny clip art, "real world" answers and comical anecdotes to really hit it home. I was actually able to read it cover to cover in a week (not like me at all).

Worth every penny!
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Monday, June 20, 2011
Best one-stop source of aviation info on the market
by shake n bake from Chicago IL USA 
Pros: mass quantity of information
Cons: takes a lot of time to get through
Review: Doesn't have everything, but it has more than any other book (that I've personally seen) trying to deliver the same. Great refresher book for an old airline pilot attempting to pass some knowledge to an aspiring young student. Highly recommended by myself and my peers. This is my 2nd copy I've bought to get the latest revisions.
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Friday, June 03, 2011
Sorry I bought it
by Rick from FORT COLLINS CO USA 
Pros: Comprehensive - incredible amounts of information
Cons: Distracting presentation which is difficult to read
Review: I'm actually sorry I bought this book. While it may be comprehensive, it is very difficult to read. The book designer constantly varied the type font and face, inserts distracting clip art, and basically jumbles up the pages. I guess it will work as a reference - but then so does the Internet.
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Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Excellent book
by Timothy from Kenosha WI USA 
Pros: all inclusive
Cons: have to pencil in updates to the FAR's
Review: This book covers everything a professional pilot should know. I am an airline pilot and it clarified some things such as ETOPS that the airline didn't explain very well. As a flight instructor I refer to it often because it gives great explanations of the FAR's
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Saturday, January 22, 2011
I've looked for this book for a long time!
by John from Gallatin TN USA 
Pros: easy to read with references to FARs, AIM, etc.
Cons: none
Review: Absolutely the best study material that I have ever seen. I would suggest it for everyone that has a pilot certificate. It will be beneficial to everyone from student pilots to seasoned professionals.
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Tuesday, January 18, 2011
No Complaints
by David from Racine WI USA 
Review: I use it for reference Recently I used the book to illustrate a key point to a student of mine. It made the issue crystel clear.
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Thursday, January 13, 2011
Worth every cent of the price!
by LTD from Dunkirk MD USA 
Review: Best aviation resource on the market! Gets to the heart of every issue.
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Thursday, November 25, 2010
Very helpful!
by timothy from PA USA 
Pros: very concise
Cons: no color
Review: As a first officer for a prominent 135 charter company, I'm constantly trying to further my knowledge & be as safe as possible. One of our new captains had this book & he explained that he had it to protect his license. After browsing it I couldn't agree more, the author makes it so easy to understand some difficult concepts and he does it with humor too!
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Great Book - Very Comprehensive
by Brandon from CA USA 
Pros: Comprehensive
Cons: None
Review: Best aviation I've ever used. It was very comprehensive. I used it to interview for the majors and got hired. I found it more comprehensive than other airline interviewing books.
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Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Good one stop reference
by David from Tempe AZ USA 
Pros: A complete reference, especially for regulations
Cons: Don't plan to use it during a practical test
Review: This is what it claims to be, a good one stop reference. Up to date with the latest changes. Doesn't replace official FAR/AIM handbooks and ACs, but a mush better first stop for the usual type of questions that come up.
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Monday, January 25, 2010
Must have!
by Paul from Christiansted VI USA 
Pros: All you need to know in one book.
Cons: None.
Review: Just buy it. It is all there.
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Friday, January 22, 2010
Excellent; very thorough & concise.
by Garry from Alpine CA USA 
Pros: Good information and tips for new & old pilots
Cons: Probably not suitable for new students
Review: Richie packs a LOT of good information into this book. It's a great read for pilots that have been flying for awhile, and want a concise, thumbnail overview of a variety of topics. It is written in a style that makes it easy to dig into only a specific topic of interest, or a way to review and improve your depth in a variety of subject areas.
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Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Well Written
by John C from Corinth TX USA 
Cons: Needs some colored pages when showing color illustrations!
Review: Lots of info written in plane english. I will give it 3 1/2 stars. It would be 4 1/2 if they had colored pictures and illustrations in it.
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Monday, October 19, 2009
Great of your going to be an ATP Confusing for a Private
by David from Chattanooga TN USA 
Pros: Everything you would ever need to know
Cons: Too much info for a private pilot, had to diseminate through the info
Review: This book is put together very well, just too much for a private pilot where a lot of the information didn't apply to me, or I got lost in the translation. Author put a lot of work into this publication and was well written.
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Friday, September 11, 2009
A must for every professional pilot...
by Stacy from Wilmington DE USA 
Pros: Clear, concise and easy to read. Everything explained in one book.
Review: This book is the most comprehensive reference guide I've ever purchased. It takes the place of several books/reference guides for pilots in one easy to read book. It's logically organized and written in plain English. A must for every aviation professional!
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Thursday, August 20, 2009
A real gold mine
by Thomas from Fulton MS USA 
Pros: Thorough, clear, easy to use
Cons: Didn't find any yet
Review: For a CFI who took an 18 year hiatus from flying, this book was a real find. It was exasperating to dig through the FAR's and AIM trying to update myself on the changes to airspace, currency, etc. It shortened this process considerably. Everything is easy to find, explained clearly, and in depth. It is well worth the price. Should be in every pilot's library Student to ATP.
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Friday, July 31, 2009
Great Reference and information book..
by Andy from Redwood City CA USA 
Review: I was very impressed with the content and the easy to understand explanations. I would suggest it to all GA pilots.
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Monday, May 18, 2009
Great book, easy read
by A Customer from Fort Myers Beach FL USA 
Pros: Can take in data in small bites
Cons: Not really set up in format to pass rating
Review: I would not use it to study to pass a specific test but great to pick up to read in small bites to continue learning and stay current. Great format for so all the information a pilot needs to know regardless of your rating.
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Excellent Publication
by John from Maynard MA USA 
Pros: Through
Cons: Expensive
Review: Contains a ton of information in a manner in which it is easy to understand.
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Monday, February 23, 2009
Must Have!
by Nyle from Seattle, USA 
Pros: not written by a lawyer but still very informative
Cons: none yet
Review: My favorite book. I hadn't heard of this book until two weeks before my CFI checkride. After reading parts and referencing it to answer questions my mind was blown. When I question something this is the first place I go. A must have for any pilot!
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Thursday, January 15, 2009
Everything Explained is just that-Everything
by Daniel from SAINT AUGUSTINE FL USA 
Pros: Too many to list
Cons: Can't think of any
Review: This book covers it all in plain language. Subjects are well categorized so answers to specific questions are easy to find. A great reference for study before checkrides, tests, interviews, etc., or just to get that question answered you've always wondered about but could never quite find in the FAR's. The price is good investment for the professional pilot.
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Tuesday, January 06, 2009
by A Customer from Ames IA USA 
Review: Great book for all pilots.
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Friday, November 14, 2008
by Nichole from Palmerton, PA 
Review: This text is a MUST have! If you can't find the answer anywhere else, you'll find it here. Has lots of dorky, fun little facts that help set details to memory.
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Thursday, October 16, 2008
Everything You Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask.
by Glen from Bakersfield CA USA 
Pros: Covers virtually everything. 6th edition.
Cons: So much information, it's hard to find any fault.
Review: Very comprehensive. Nice addition to the aviation library. The author covers the entire spectrum of aviation rules and gives the rationale for some items, e.g., how airports acquired their three letter identifiers.
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Monday, October 13, 2008
by A Customer from Winston Salem NC USA 
Review: Awesome book
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Sunday, September 28, 2008
I will reference this book until the pages fall out. Excellent reading.
by david from fernandina beach FL USA 
Pros: You will gain, or relearn, knowledge.
Cons: no cons
Review: Exceeded my expectations.
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Wednesday, September 24, 2008
An absolute must have book!
by Nichole from Palmerton, PA USA 
Pros: Easy read, fun, tons of information
Cons: Little quirky in organization - so sometimes cant find exact topic without digging a little
Review: If you can't find the answer anywhere else - I guarantee it'll be in this book. This is an absolute must have for any pilot but especially for those advancing in training from instrument through to transport. Fun and informative - there are great explainations and tons of dorky facts you can't forget
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Thursday, June 12, 2008
Excellent book
by A Customer from Streamwood IL USA 
Review: Very helpful review in preparation for interviews and for general knowledge.
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Saturday, May 24, 2008
Good Reference
by full time pilot from Sycamore IL USA 
Review: Good standard reference and provides explanation of some obtuse points. Worth the money.
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Sunday, May 11, 2008
Excellent Aviation Book
by Kevin from Bronx, NY 
Pros: A lot of information
Review: This book is really an advanced aviation book. It takes you from a private pilot to airline transport pilot. The book is like an aviation encyclopedia. I think the price is good for all the knowlege the book gives. I highly recommend this book to anybody who plans to fly professionally.
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Monday, May 05, 2008
Don't judge a book by its cover
by Mike from Plumas Lake CA USA 
Pros: Need to know info, fun to read!
Cons: could not find any typos
Review: Great for the beginner, outragiously simple to read and understand. to the point, no B.S., straight facts with reference to important rules and regulations. Anyone and everyone who has or is about to obtain a pilot license should be required to have this book, even people who fly as passengers would benifit and be entertained at the same time!!
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Friday, February 22, 2008
Great Book!
by Tony from IL 
Pros: Plain English, humor, easy pics illustrate amazingly well
Cons: May not get as detailed as you'd like: ie RNP status
Review: Love this book. Easy to read and understand and love the fact that he quotes FAR/AIM to address were the info is coming from. Sometimes a little hard to find somethings (military says uncontrolled field vs. the book's nontowered field), but the index helps out. Would recommend this book to any and all flyers as a must have.
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Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Everything I'd Heard Is True
by Mark from Colorado Springs CO USA 
Pros: Clean, Humorous, Indepth, Encyclopedic
Cons: A Bit Sexist In Parts
Review: I have been studying for my private pilot oral exam and whenever some question had me confused I would Google for information and it seems like over half the time Google would find some page from Everything Explained. The author has selected pages online and even that small subset was enough to answer many of my questions. After a couple of days of printing them out to study I decided I should just buy the whole book and I'm glad I did. Of course since it covers commerical, instrument, ATP, etc. etc. there is way more information in there than I need as a private pilot candidate but I found myself reading deeper anyway (a good pilot is always learning and such ...) because it is typically clearly written and accessible and often humorous. If I had to find any fault with this book it would be the occasional sexist bits the author throws in (like the picture of the young attractive woman in the pilot seat and the leering male climbing in next to her with the caption "every flight instructor's dream") Given the extreme depth of the authors experience and knowledge he has obviously been flying for a long time and so started when these attitudes were more common and acceptable, still it would be easy enough to leave those bits out.
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Monday, January 28, 2008
A Must-Have for Every Pilot!
by A Customer from Overland Park KS USA 
Pros: Thorough, Easy to Read
Cons: none
Review: This book has everything a pilot would ever need to know in a fun, concise format! Easy to find topics, a good resource for any question imaginable!
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Friday, January 25, 2008
Such a good Source
by Devin from Provo UT USA 
Pros: Lots of info, easy to read and find topics
Cons: Black and white, cheesy jokes
Review: It really is in plain English. A good prep-for interview, or any checkride. LOVE IT!!!
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Monday, January 14, 2008
excellent choice
by Nate from Boulder City NV USA 
Pros: everything
Cons: doesn't go into extreme detail.
Review: Every pilot should own this book. Just like the cover says, it covers everything.
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Monday, January 07, 2008
excellent reference
by sw from Overland Park KS USA 
Pros: easy to use, lots of diagrams and humorous too!
Cons: none
Review: I heard about this book from my instrument flight instructor and ordered it! It is an excellent, concise reference for all aviation topics. It is so good I ordered one for a fellow pilot for Christmas! He also thinks it's excellent. Price is a little steep but it's easier to use than digging through the FARs or the AIM for an answer.
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Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Excellent and fun
by Max Tardiveau from Oakland, CA 
Pros: It's got everything
Cons: A little pricey
Review: No question -- this is a must-have for any pilot. The tone is light, with some corny humor, but it's all there. You don't have to look anywhere else. And everything is referenced so you can go back to the original regs if you feel like it.

Any time I have a question about regs, this book has the answer. It's worth having it just to settle bets with other pilots about obscure points of law.
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Friday, November 16, 2007
by Richard A from Marysville WA USA 
Review: A wealth of information. It met my expectations.
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Thursday, October 25, 2007
Highly recommended for professional pilots
by E. from van nuys CA USA 
Review: Extremely useful book with tons of information. Good reference too, good index at the end. Appealing presentation with the essential only. You will actually enjoy reading those FARs. Lots of tips and practical info.
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Friday, October 12, 2007
Great information
by Tim from Cumming GA USA 
Pros: Easy reading for a guy who doesn't like to read
Review: Entertaining way to learn smart safe piloting.
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Thursday, September 06, 2007
Great for military pilots
by Sean from Dallas/Fort Wort Metroplex 
Pros: Simple Format
Cons: None
Review: It is somewhat of a transition to go from military aviation to commercial aviation. This book makes it much easier for any military pilot to learn civil aviation rules. I would definitely recommend it for the transitioning pilot.
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Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Only book you need
by A Customer from Chandler, AZ 
Pros: A lot of information is covered
Cons: Not for the new pilot
Review: This is a very thorough book for an advanced pilot.
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Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Far/aim watch out!
by Jamie from Anchorage, AK 
Pros: Full of information and is a blast to read!
Cons: Nothing!
Review: The perfect book for any pilot! From first ground class to 30 year captain! You need this book! Both my boyfriend and father are pilots and I bought the book for both of them to read. However, I find myself picking it up and looking at it, as it's fun to read!
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Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Excellent reading
by A professional and recreational pilot from Monroe, WI 
Pros: If you leave it at the airport everyone will be curious and pick it up.
Cons: A little heavy on the bold, highlighting, italicizing and word/phrase emphasis
Review: A great career study guide. Read a little at a time or immerse yourself. Keep it handy for review.
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Monday, August 06, 2007
Great all around book
by Aron from Scottsdale, AZ 
Review: Great book for students to pro pilots. Read this book from cover to cover and you should be ready for any pilot interview.
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Saturday, August 04, 2007
Good
by A Customer from Albany Ny 
Pros: Short and sweet
Cons: To many regs
Review: Great Review
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Sunday, May 27, 2007
Best reference book I ever bought!
by Av8trix from Fl 
Pros: Comprehensive, easy to understand.
Cons: Pricy.
Review: I was reluctant to buy this book for a long time, due to its price. I finally ordered it, wanting to brush up on a few things prior to an interview, and boy, is this book worth it! It covers just about everything, from the basics to instrument and commercial, and part 135 and 121 material. I wish I had this book to study from for all my checkride orals in the past- It would have made things a lot easier. Pricy, but 100% worth it!
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Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Number 1
by Grant C. Besley from Taos, NM 
Pros: Tons of useful information that is easy to find and read.
Cons: The mix of Part 91,135,121 sometimes gets difficult to sort out.
Review: This book pretty much has everything. It makes you chuckle rather than snore. If it's not in here you probably don't need to know it. It also has "foot stompers" or special need to know items marked so as to catch your attention. This is the best information book in my library. I'm going to throw out my FAR/AIM (just kidding).
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Monday, April 30, 2007
FARs demystified
by Rock Palermo from Lake Charles, LA 
Pros: If it is not in this book, you probably don't need to know it
Cons: For a beginning pilot it might scare you to know that the government can complicate flying this much
Review: As an ATP and a lawyer I was most impressed with the wealth of information this book provides. It is thorough and well organized all while making very dry material entertaining. As a lawyer, it is the best source for making sense of the regulations. As a pilot, it an almanac for all things aviation.
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Wednesday, March 07, 2007
by A Pilot from USA 
Review: Can I give it 6 stars?
A compilation of all the data in one place written by pilots - for pilots. From the common to the obscure information organised in a simple format. Thank you for this great find!
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Thursday, March 01, 2007
by A Customer from NM 
Pros: Down to Earth explanations, Layout gets straight to the point
Cons: Very overpriced, almost $60 at all pilot shops
Review: This is the "yellow pages" of aeronautical knowledge. If you want to know something just look it up and its there. Covers all parts of the FARS, weather, basic operating procedures, and much more. Also puts some humor in there, very fun and informative book to read! It is what they say it is!
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