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The books selected are the books I use in my flight training

How to Fly a Piper Cub      by The Piper Corp.
	Originally printed by the Piper corporation in 1946.  A 32 page, full color booklet that came with your new piper cub.  It shows the brand new price of $2,195.00 for the cub special and $3,295.00 for the Super Cruiser.  It contains valuable info on the piper cub specifications, nomenclature, instrument panel, control system, and basic maneuvers. It also contains a series of 53 pictures teach you how to fly the Piper Cub. A very excellent booklet that is very informative.  A must for any piper cub pilot. Only $ 14.95
Stick & Rudder by Wolfgang Langewiesche
	Quite simply the best book on the "Art of Flying".  This 1944 classic flight manual is still the bible of pilots, flight instructors, students, and laypeople interested in how airplanes work. With explanations in common language, no wonder it's still a top seller after all these years! Stick and Rudder is the first exact analysis of the art of flying ever attempted. It has been continuously in print for thirty-three years, and has enjoyed steadily increasing sales. Flight instructors have found that the book does indeed explain important phases of the art of flying, in a way the learner can use. It shows precisely what the pilot does when he flies, just how he does it, and why. Only $ 24.95
The Compleat Taildragger Pilot by Harvey Plourde
	The Truth About Taildragger Flying, this is the first book devoted to the fast disappearing art of Taildragger Flying in 18 years. It's written by a pilot for pilots. Based on the author's experience spanning, his 28 years of flying, and 17 years of flight instruction.  It contains good information on Torque, P-Factor, Learn the techniques which will help make you a skilled taildragger pilot! Save time and money on your taildragger checkout! Only $ 24.95
The FAA IFR Handbook
	FAA-H-8083-15 reprint, replaces AC 61-27C. Primary reference text for the Instrument Rating FAA Knowledge Exam. Covers the IFR system as well as aerodynamics, flight instrumentation, attitude flying and navigation as they apply to the instrument pilot. Effective 2001, 280 pages, soft cover, illustrated, glossary, index. Only $ 24.95
ASA Private Pilot Test Prep
	ASA Private Pilot Test Prep Includes Recreational and Private, Helicopter, ?Gyroplane, Glider, Balloon and Airship tests. 344 pages.    Only $ 14.95
FAA Pilot's Handbook
	FAA 8083-25 reprint. Includes principles of flight, airplanes and engines, flight instruments, performance, weather, navigation, use of computers, publications, and more. The FAA released the new edition of this popular manual to account for all the regulatory and procedural changes that occurred since its last revision.   A must for all pilots Only $ 22.95
FAA Airplane Flying Handbook
	FAA-H-8083-3A reprint,  Includes ground operations, flight maneuvers, airport traffic patterns and operations, takeoff and departure climbs, and all of the information required by the FAA for in-flight operations. A definite "must" for all pilots. Great pictures of piper cubs on the cover.< >Only $ 18.95
How to Fly a Piper Cub
	How to Fly a Piper Cub by Dagley Reeves/ edited by George Kirkish,  This is a fun little booklet written by a guy for his brother-in-law, when he purchased a cub.  It includes some of the manuevers that I teach and is very helpful as an instructional aid.  It also lists NTSB reports of J-3 Cub Accidents, which is a great way to learn by other peoples mistakes.
	Only $14.95
J-3 Cub Owner's Manual & J-3 Cub Checklist
	J-3 Cub Owner's Manual, and a Cub Checklist.  A must have for anyone getting a cub check out!
	Only $19.95 for both

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