| Before you enroll in a pilot school, take the time to | | | | responsibilities of a pilot, the mechanics of flying, and |
| learn flying from a book, just as most people do with | | | | other similar facts. Think general! |
| almost anything else. With the right flying instruction | | | | AUTHOR - Choose books that are written by pilots |
| manual, you can enter pilot school confident that you'll | | | | who have the education, skills, and experience to |
| be on equal standing, if not ahead, with other students | | | | qualify for the job. It's alright if they had used a |
| even if you haven't had actual access to a plane. | | | | ghostwriter or one who's more adept with words to |
| How to Choose the Right Books that Teach How to | | | | write the book as long as all the information is from |
| Fly a Plane Here are several factors to consider when | | | | them and not completely gleaned from references. |
| choosing the right flight instruction textbook to use for | | | | PUBLICATION DATE - Don't buy any books that are |
| introductory research on the topic: | | | | more than two years old because a lot of things can |
| USE - Always look for textbooks that are actively | | | | change in two years, and it's important to stay updated |
| used in flight schools and are recommended by expert | | | | with the latest news and breakthrough discoveries in |
| and veteran pilots. There's a good reason why they | | | | the airline industry. |
| want you to read them so take their advice! | | | | TONE - What kind of language did the author use in |
| TOPIC AND CONTENT - As you're a novice pilot or | | | | the book? Do you hear any condescension or is it |
| you haven't gotten inside a cockpit yet; make sure that | | | | written with too many technical terms? The ideal book |
| you choose the appropriate flight instruction textbook. | | | | is one that you'll not only have an easy time |
| Stay away from summarizations, quick guides, and | | | | understanding but one that you'll have fun reading as |
| advanced training manuals, and instead, look for books | | | | well. Look for illustrations because they can make |
| that are specifically written for novice and aspiring | | | | step-by-step procedures clearer. |
| pilots such as you! | | | | And lastly, check the price of the book. If it's beyond |
| Also, don't buy any specific textbook just yet. Right | | | | your budget, don't worry because you can always |
| now, all you should be concerned about is being | | | | look for a secondhand copy...or wait for it to go on |
| familiar with the various parts of a plane, the | | | | sale. |