Regarding his choice of questions for the "Test Pilot" column material, Barry
Schiff asserts, " If the answer
isnï¾’t surprising, educational, or entertaining, I don't want it " Schiff
is on a continuous quest for aviation knowledge - and the flight instructor in him
wants to share it.
Organized into eight chapters, the book presents fun facts
on the following subjects: History, Piloting, Navigation, Weather, Aircraft,
Airlines and Military, Facts of Flight, Procedures and Regulations.
Through multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, mix-and-match, and
essay questions, the reader is challenged to derive the answer before finding it
at the end of the chapter.
A true aviation buff, the author teaches new information, clarifies points
commonly misunderstood, and provides a wealth of knowledge on the aviation
industry. Illustrated throughout with unique and entertaining photographs from
Barry Schiffï¾’s own collection. Foreword by Thomas B. Haines.
Pilots are accustomed to test-taking - it's part of earning and maintaining
all pilot certificates. But this collection of infrequently-asked
questions puts the fun back into self-quizzing, encouraging you to stretch your
knowledge base and go beyond the subjects learned during student pilot days.
Some of Schiff's questions are for pure entertainment. Some take you right to
the airport:
"Q: A
pilot is taxiing along a narrow taxiway at an uncontrolled airport on a
cloudless day when he notices another 172 approaching from the opposite
direction. Without stopping, how can both pilots be certain that their wingtips
will not touch as they pass one another?"
Some questions share tips from a pro; other material will spark lively
discussions for hangar flying.
Softcover, 400
pages.
Also by Barry Schiff:
- Proficient
Pilot Volume 1
- Proficient Pilot Volume 2
- Proficient Pilot, Volume 3: Flying Wisdom
- Dream Aircraft: The Most Fascinating Airplanes I've Ever Flown
