Monday, November 09, 2009
Great book!!
by Debbie from Medford OR USA
Review: Although each chapter is much longer than my class book, it has really helped to explain things where they make sense. With the visual pictures, etc. it helps to remember. I would highly recommend this book.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
The Art of Flying High - Safely
by Bob from Pasadena CA USA
Pros: Informative material; the complex made simple.
Cons: none that come to mind
Review: A great read. A must for pilots, even old ones like me.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Great Book for Experienced and Beginners
by BigBrownPilot from Weatherford TX USA
Pros: Easy to understand and humorous.
Cons: None
Review: I'm an ATP-rated pilot and I'm using the book to introduce my daughter to General Aviation. It's a great resource!
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Jeppesen with Comic Relief
by Steve from Saint Petersburg FL USA
Pros: Funny and informative
Cons: none
Review: Rod Machado does a great job conveying the more complicated topics with simple humor. The anecdotes help to relate to the lessons. Perfect for someone with a shorter attention span.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
nice hard cover book
by Daniel from san diego CA USA
Pros: very thourough
Cons: some of the illustrations are confusiing
Review: Its an ok book,very thick, nice hard cover. Covers things in detail like as if you never flown a plane (duh, I guess thats whats its for). I bought the book for my kid, who I plan to take flying soon. The book has lots and lots of pictures, but i think its to the point of being distracting sometimes. But I think its an ok book a lot of money though. I haven't read it all yet, but it seems like a very thorough book.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Recipient was extremely pleased with this gift.
by Suzanne from Albuquerque NM USA
Pros: Son thinks the author is very authoritative and interesting.
Cons: None of which I am aware.
Review: I bought this book as a Christmas gift for my son, who is taking flying lessons. He was thrilled with it, and his first comment was "this is THE guy!". Not knowing anything about flying, I can only report on his reaction - and he would kill me if I gave out his email address!
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Very Good Book......
by Pancham from Crofton MD USA
Review: This is very good book. It has nice language. It has lots of Pictures. It has everything.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Very Impressive
by Ken Blumenthal from Valparaiso IN USA
Pros: Excellent, well written book with tons of information.
Review: I was hesitant to order this book because some of the reviews I read about the author's attempt at humor. This new edition, however, is a treasure. It is full of useful information written in an easy to understand, not overly technical style. Rod Machado's experiences shine throughout the chapters and definitely make for an enjoyable approach to the many aspects of learning to fly. This book has really helped me in my studies as a student pilot and it is an invaluable reference. I highly recommend this book to any and all student pilots who are not only interested in passing the FAA test but who want to learn about airplanes and flying from a master teacher.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
by Kim from Amarillo TX USA
Pros: Analogies, pics, graphs, humor and simplicity of his writing style are pros
Cons: The only con I have come across is the water/electric analogy. Seemed confusing as I know nothing about either, and intermingling the two confused me at times.
Review: Excellent teaching by Machado. He uses analogies that make learning even the most complicated material much easier. The pics and diagrams bring the literature to life. The authentic pilot stories he shares are very interesting and educational.
Monday, February 04, 2008
This book should be mandatory reading for all student pilots
by Alan from hartwell GA USA
Pros: Good price and arrived on time.
Cons: None
Review: [This review refers to the first edition] I became familiar with this book while a student years ago. The book I purchased was for a friend's son who has expressed some interest in learning to fly and wanted to make sure he had what I believe to be the "student handbook for flying". Service buying this book and getting it delivered was exceptional.
Saturday, June 02, 2007
by Nancy, Stearman Driver from Spokane, WA
Review: [This review refers to the first edition] I love this book - it is my second one because I loaned one to a friend and didn't want to be without it just prior to my BFR!!
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