By JOHN WOLCOTT Just published, “Silent Sky” is the first aviation mystery thriller in a new series by pilot Cate Mighell. The sequel is already scrolling across her computer screen. In July, she captured the attention of many visitors to the three-day Arlington Fly-In that draws 50,000 visitors annually to Arlington Municipal Airport north of […]
Books
New editions of Dyer Flight Training Tools released
Dyer Flight Training Tools has released the latest edition of its flight training tools, Ground School Workshop for Private Pilots and Flight Training Workshop for Private Pilots. These editions reflect recent FAA regulatory changes and ATC procedural changes, including those relating to runway incursion avoidance, according to company officials. The Ground School Workbook is a […]
‘Prairie Sky’ published
Newly published is “Prairie Sky,” a new book that explores “the reality as well as the metaphor of flight: Notions of ceaseless time and boundless space, personal interior and exterior vision, social history, meteorology, and geology,” according to the publisher. W. Scott Olsen takes readers along as he chases a new way of looking at […]
World War II conspiracies come to life in new novel
TACOMA, Wash. – The popularity of conspiracy theories is frequently rooted in the belief that governments are not transparent in their actions. This belief was the basis for author Albert Bartlett’s new World War II thriller, “MacCaulley’s Monster.” “MacCaulley’s Monster” is the fictional tale of a mysterious unidentified aircraft shot down near the English Channel […]
Aviation fuels publishing company
By BILL WALKER Atlantis Productions, a book and video publisher, fills a significant niche for those with an interest in lighter than air craft. The firm is the creation and life work of aviation enthusiasts Richard and Deborah Van Treuren. Richard is known for his video documentaries, research and writing on airships. Deborah, a private […]
Book Review: Red Redmond and the Great Plane Adventure
Is there an airplane trip with a young child in your future? You may want to get a copy of “Red Redmond and the Great Plane Adventure,” a picture book written by private pilot Earl M. Furfine. The self-published 23-page book tells the story of 5-year-old Red Redmond, a young boy already enamored with flying. […]
‘A Personal Flyer’s Guide to More Enjoyable Flying’
Capt. David C. Koch, author of “False Security: The Real Story About Airline Safety” and executive director of the Center For Airmanship Excellence, has released a new book, “A Personal Flyer’s Guide to More Enjoyable Flying,” which, he says, “provides guidance for personal flyers on how to adopt a new paradigm in personal flying that […]
PilotWorkshops releases Garmin GTN manuals
PilotWorkshops has released its “Pilot-Friendly” GPS Manuals for the Garmin GTN 650 and GTN 750 units. These manuals, written by renowned GPS author and trainer John Dittmer, guide pilots through complex GPS procedures in a simple, step-by-step format, according to company officials. They take a hands-on approach, so you can master new procedures and processes […]
Student Pilot Flight Record Folder now available
Now available from ASA is a Private Pilot Student Flight Record folder, which helps flight instructors and flight schools organize and document student progress towards private pilot certification. The folder covers all areas of operation, tasks, and areas of emphasis in the Practical Test Standards. The four-panel layout contains evaluation tools and room for comments. […]