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Old 11-25-2006, 11:02 PM
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Can anyone recommend a good book for expanding on my GA aircraft systems knowledge? The simpler the terms the better!

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Old 11-26-2006, 06:31 AM
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Aircraft Systems for Pilots by Dale De Remer is a good one for basic systems knowledge.

Another good one is the Turbine Pilot's Flight Manual 2nd Ed. by Brown and Holt if you are looking for turbine systems knowledge.

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Aircraft Systems for Pilots is a good general book for GA systems...

The only problem is that it was written by Dale De Remer! Man, his classes were a pain in the ass, but all things considered I did learn a thing or two (although it wasn't really the topic of the courses he taught). Anybody that took either Avit 411 or 407 with him knows exactly what I mean.

Wonder what the old dog is up to in his retirement...
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Thanks for the suggestions. I will pick up De Remer's book. Any decent DVD's or CD's out there that might help as a visual supplement with the book?
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I can't think of anything for De Remer's book but if I'm not mistaken the Turbine Pilot Manual comes with a good CD that supplements the book.
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There are also CDs out there for aircraft specific systems, such as the Cessna 172, Piper Seminole, etc. that are pretty good. I have one for the Piper Seminole but I can't remember off the top of my head who makes the CD. I'll let you know once I am able to find out.
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There are also CDs out there for aircraft specific systems, such as the Cessna 172, Piper Seminole, etc. that are pretty good. I have one for the Piper Seminole but I can't remember off the top of my head who makes the CD. I'll let you know once I am able to find out.
The company that I know of is a company called Vector Training Systems. It was founded a few years back by some folks that had close ties to the University of North Dakota and has since been purchased by a company called flightlink, llc.

You can find the website here:
http://www.flightlink.com/vts/

The software they put together is very good, particularly if you're going to be teaching students. It is a bit expensive though (~$100), but they have CDs for the 172, the Piper Warrior and the Piper Seminole.
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One other thing... if you want to really learn GA aircraft systems, head on down to the old FBO closest to your home and get to know some of the mechanics. Ask if you can watch over their shoulder and ask questions while they do their work. I've done this many times at several different airports (all smaller), and learned a hell of a lot in a few hours...
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Vector. Thats it. Thanks Josh.
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Originally Posted by FedExHeavy View Post
Can anyone recommend a good book for expanding on my GA aircraft systems knowledge? The simpler the terms the better!

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Good podcast out there is put out by the university of north dakota. It is arrow specific but could be used almost GA wide as most systems are pretty similar and the basic theory is there. PM me and I can give you link to it. Its about 45 minutes long
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