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Aviation Literature

As you may have gathered, I love aviation. I have been trying to read more books on topics other than aviation, but I see a book about airplanes out of the corner of my eye and I have to have it. My goal with this page is to keep a collection of the different books on aviation I have read. My hope is that anyone can look at this page and see which books I would most recommend. One day I’ll write a blog post on every book I’ve read. One day… Hold me to that .

Books I’m reading:

Flying the Mountains: A Training Manual for Flying Single-Engine Aircraft - Fletcher Fairchild Anderson
Air Combat Reader: Historic Feats and Aviation Legends by Walter J. Boyne and Philip Handleman

Books I’ve read:

Boyd by Robert Coram
Alternate Route: The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Pilot in the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve by Jeffrey Van Orsow
Devotion by Adam Makos
Fly Girls by Keith O'Brien
Top Gun by Dan Pedersen
Flying in the Face of Fear: A Fighter Pilot's Lessons on Leading with Courage by Kim 'KC' Campbell
Cleared For Takeoff by Rowland White
Private Pilot Test Prep 2022 by ASA Test Prep Series
Private Pilot Checkride Preparation and Study Guide by Virgil Royer
Private Pilot Oral Exam Guide by Michael D. Hayes
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge by the FAA and the US DOT
Airplane Flying Handbook by the FAA
Cessna Skyhawk 172N Pilot Operating Handbook by Cessna