For this week’s best of the web, we have a collection of new documentaries, books and publications for pilots, would-be pilots or aviation enthusiasts:
Third Title in the Claire Bear Series. The Winged Victory Women in Aviation blog has noted that Powder Puff Pilot and author/CFI Sue Hughes has just released her third “Claire Bear” book which gives young girls a glimpse of what pilots fly (The book also debuted at AirVenture). In addition to publishing, Powder Puff Pilot designs and sells pilot gear and accessories for women.
Hearts of Courage. Readers with an interest in Alaska and/or survival tales, may want to check out John M. Tippets’ new book, “Hearts of Courage.” The book relates the January 1943 incident where an Electra piloted by Alaskan bush Pilot Harold Gillam crashed in bad weather on its way from Seattle to Anchorage. Gillam died while trying to find help along with another passenger but four others (including the author’s father) survived nearly a month in the wilderness. Hearts of Courage is available from Amazon and most aviation bookstores for US$19.95.
The Chicago Air & Water Show: A History of Wings above the Waves. Gerry and Janet Souter have written a book documenting the Chicago Air and Water Show, which became a tradition half a century ago and draws over 3 million people to the lakeshore for a weekend of beach leisure and aviation entertainment. For more information, visit HistoryPress.net.
DC-3: A Legend in her Time. General Aviation News has noted that this year is the 75th anniversary of the DC-3 and aviation buffs may want to check out “DC-3: A Legend in Her Time” by Bruce McAlliste. McAllister, who is the author of several pictorial aviation history books, has divided his book into 17 chapters which chronicle the airplane’s development. The hard-cover book has 256 pages and 250 photographs and it can be ordered for about US$50 from Amazon or Round Up Press.
Thunderheads. Weather and aviation buffs may want to check out Thunderheads. Produced by Smithsonian Networks and distributed by Infinity Entertainment Group, Thunderheads is a documentary about an international force of 250 experts of the International Cloud Experiment who converge on Darwin, Australia (the site of “Hector,” one of world’s largest thunderstorms), who embark into the eye of a storm in order to better understand thunderstorms. The DVD is available for US$19.98 and for more information, visit SmithsonianChannel.com or Infinity-EntertainmentGroup.com.
CFI’s Guide to Sport Pilot and Light Sport Aircraft. General Aviation News has noted that the National Association of Flight Instructors and Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA) have released a revised edition of the CFI’s Guide to Sport Pilot and Light Sport Aircraft. The new version updates an earlier edition released more than five years ago. For more information, visit NAFInet.org or ASA2Fly.com.
Skycatcher Pilot Handbook Now Online. If you own or fly a 162 Skycatcher, Cessna Aircraft has posted the complete pilot handbook for its new 162 Skycatcher online. The handbook provides system descriptions and basic operating parameters for the aircraft. For more information, visit Cessna.com.
Squawk 7700. Slated to be released on September 1, “Squawk 7700” is an aviation autobiography by Peter Buffington that chronicles his flying career. Peter recounts how he became a student pilot at age 15, then a flight instructor, then a nighttime cargo pilot and finally the first officer aboard ATR 42 and ATR 72 turboprop airliners island hopping across the Caribbean.
Flying in the Alps eBook. And finally, if you fly or plan on flying in Switzerland or the Alps, the Plastic Pilot blog has released the Flying in the Alps eBook. In the book, Vincent has compiled all of his tips and tricks for flying in Switzerland. The book is available for US$9.95 – less than the landing fee at most airports in Switzerland.
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