Educational books about flying
 

I am currently reading through Stick and Rudder, and was just wondering what some other recommendations would be, for non-faa-issued educational books about flying.

If you are career oriented...

Fate Is The Hunter

Flying The Line

Probably my favorite book so far...

Thunderbolt!
by Robert S. Johnson

Not really educational...but...It's World War 2 Combat flying... I've read it so many times it's torn into 3 parts taped together.

I guess it does have some educational points:
-Don't get complacent
-Respect and learn your machine

If you want non-faa, you could always go with the European JAA ATPL books :p

1. Takeoffs and Landings: The Crucial Maneuvers & Everything in Between by Leighton Collins. Written by Richard Collins' dad, great book.
2. Stalls, Spins and Safety, by Sammy Mason an acrobatic and test pilot. Lots of info about how to avoid spins etc.
3. Naked Pilot: The Human Factor in Aircraft Accidents by David Beaty. Explores how the pilot is often used as a scapegoat. Not a flight training book however.
4. The autobiography of Chuck Yeager.
5. Forver Flying, by Bob Hoover.

I am also a huge fan of Rod Machado.

I just finished Fly the Wing and Turbine Pilots Manual. Both were pretty good, however I preferred Fly the Wing.

Anything by John D. Anderson Jr., my ultimate favorite author in aviation. He happens also to be the present curator of the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. Mr. Anderson is a walking legend of our time. He manages to speak to all levels, academic to the street. Knows the science of airplanes inside out, yet manages to bring everyday soul to the subject of airplanes and flying. I think he decided at some point in his career all his books should cost $75 or more, so buy according to the budget you have; but be sure to enjoy the many gifts this talented author-scientist has to share with you.

Thanks Cub, looks like he has written some great books. Even on Amazon, the prices are pretty high!!

Well that's because they are regarded as textbooks or the most part, they are peer reviewed treatises on the subject, not pulp fiction novels. You can use an Anderson book as a reference for a lifetime. Some of his books are highly technical (Aerodynamics for example), but others are usable by anyone with first year college math. What I like is that Anderson never talks down to you, he is always a loving father sort of a guy and he likes to share his love for it in a genuine way. Textbooks usually lack that, they typically are these dry training manuals on how to do something, more concerned about being complete than having a soul. You use them for a course then you dump them on the used textbook market; not so with Anderson's books.

You seem to be very passionate about Anderson. Looking at some of the titles, you are right, they are textbooks. I will be sure to invest in some of them!!