From the Ground Up

by Sandy A.F. MacDonald

A celebrated book on the subject of aeronautics, this ground school manual for pilots was originally written for the training of pilots in the Commonwealth during World War II. Updated with American specifications, standards, and procedures in general aviation, it includes discussions of the airplane, theory of flight, aircraft engines, airports, airspace, air rules and procedures, meteorology and aviation safety, and human factors. An extensive glossary and index help pilots keep current with changing technology and regulations affecting the aviation industry.

Genres: Aviation

353 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.