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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Tuesday, January 06, 2009
by A Customer from Ames IA USA 
Review: Great book for all pilots.

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.

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.

Monday, October 13, 2008
by A Customer from Winston Salem NC USA 
Review: Awesome book

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!!

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.

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.

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!

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!!!

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.

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.

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.

Friday, November 16, 2007
by Richard A from Marysville WA USA 
Review: A wealth of information. It met my expectations.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Saturday, August 04, 2007
Good
by A Customer from Albany Ny 
Pros: Short and sweet
Cons: To many regs
Review: Great Review

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!

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).

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.

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!

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!