See How It Flies: Perception, Procedures and Principles of Flight

by John S. Denker

Genres: Aviation, Nonfiction

400 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1995

Reviews

[John Sperling · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent. This is, hands-down, the best book about flying airplanes I've read. It's a solid mix of theory and experimental information that can be developed through practice and understanding. Learn about energy management, angle of attack, the forces of flight, how wings develop lift, aircraft control, maneuvers, stalls, spins, takeoff, landing, XC flying, emergency procedures, multi-engine flying, the laws of motion, the atmosphere, learning theory, pilot-in-command decision-making et al, with original illustrations that make the book ideal for student pilots, along with technical/mathematical explanations for engineers and curious laypersons. For me, this is the gold standard by which all flight instruction literature will be judged. If you want to learn how to fly airplanes, go to flight school, find a CFI, and read this book.

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[Scott Humphries · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a treasure trove of aviation knowledge. Available free on the internet as a PDF at https://www.av8n.com/how/, it is well worth every serious pilot’s review.

[Bob · Rating 5 out of 5]

This absolutely the best book I have found to understand powered flight.