From the Ground Up

by Sandy A.F. MacDonald

For over 70 years, the content of From the Ground Up has stood as a literary benchmark for the teaching of the multitude of components and complexities inherent in the challenging activity of learning to fly. From the Ground Up has become the hallmark for its widespread use and respect as the reference manual of choice in hundreds of flying schools throughout Canada and around the world.

The publication boasts over 360 graphics, charts, diagrams and photos, with additional full-colour navigation charts and sample weather charts included. All chapters are current in the latest technological and legislative aeronautical matters and cover such topics as The Airplane, Theory of Flight, Aero Engines, Aeronautical Rules & Procedures, Aviation Weather, Navigation, Radio & Radio Navigation, Airmanship, Human Factors, and Air Safety. From the Ground Up also includes an extensive index, glossary and practice examination.

Since the 1940's, virtually every student - civilian, military, commercial, recreational - who has ever learned to fly in Canada has used From the Ground Up as the primary ground school textbook from which they've learned everything one can learn about aeronautics, and about flying. Referred to as "the bible" of ground school instruction, and updated regularly, From the Ground Up has long been considered an essential resource for all with any interest whatsoever in the theory and practice of flying.

Genres: Aviation

371 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1941

Reviews

[Gil · Rating 5 out of 5]

So you want to learn to fly? Sandy MacDonald's From the Ground Up has been THE first-read text for pilots for decades. I was no exception, and have watched this text evolve over time. If you have any intention of learning to fly, are learning to fly, or want to understand more about flying, this is the book to read. Period!

[Sable · Rating 4 out of 5]

Is a very important book for future Canadian Pilots, however I do find it reads more like an encyclopedia than material to learn from. I used it as a base when other books were less clear on certain subjects, but much preferred Culhane books to prepare for my PPL licence

[Harshu · Rating 5 out of 5]

as a student pilot, this is literally our Bible

[Fred Neufeld · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the staple of knowledge for those who have decided to become a pilot.

[Chris Tschirhart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Required Reading for any aspiring pilot.

[Peyton (Taylor’s Version) · Rating 5 out of 5]

We LOVE grounds school 😍

[Wendy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informative, not a bad read. Finished it a while ago but forgot to rate. Helped me a lot to pass my first year courses.

[tickle monster · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book, easy to read and made learning an enjoyable experience. Every paragraph was enriching in some way. I refer to it often.