Fly The Wing

[charlie1]

Flying an airplane--any kind of flying: joyriding, aerobatics, military flying, flying for hire, and particularly instrument flight--is a form of human expression. A pilot's skill, the manner in which the flight is planned and executed, and regard for safety are revealing personality traits.

Many of the preemployment procedures used by airlines to test pilot applicants and to screen them thoroughly before putting them into the cockpit may be totally unrelated to flying. Though these procedures are sometimes unfairly criticized by those already in the cockpit, they are designed solely to determine if the applicant has sufficient maturity and stability to become an airline captain. Airlines never hire copilots only--at least not intentionally. They seek captain material. In addition to aviation experience and background they examine ability to learn, to adapt, and to exercise the qualities of judgement and command that the left seat requires.

-- Taken from the first two paragraphs in the introduction of "Fly The Wing" 2nd Edition by Jim Webb

A MUST READ FOR ALL PILOTS!!!

 

[Webslinger]

I agree...one of the best! Good review of high altitude aerodynamics and high speed flight.

 

[Mr Hat]

I read that book when I was back at good ol FlightSafety Academy, outstanding book. It was also very helpful when I went from the BE1900 to the E145, I read it again before going to class. Anyone looking for a leg up should read it if you dont have any jet experience.

 

[blzr]

If you can fly, you can fly. If you can't, you can't. simple as that. (all the flying stuff also includes your reasoning ability, communication skills, and personality).

If you don't have "jet" time it doesn't really matter. Study, Fly, Listen and you will do just fine.

10 times easier than a turbo prop.

 

[91100 100 set]

That is a good book, used it college, and it still has a place of honor in my bookcase. Along with Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators and a FAR/AIM, it's all you need to be an irritating know-it-all FO!