Books for reading over the xmas break

ozzie · 04-11-08, 09:45 PM

i like to read a fair bit and if anyone has read a good book lately they wish to recommend please post it on this thread.
some books that i have read this year and recommend are

"Packers Lunch" a very interesting story of the complexities of who controls the money you lost in various investments.

"One good Run" the legend of Burt Munro real story of the worlds fastest indian.

"The Last Explorer" fasinating story of Australian explorer Herbert Wilkins

"Jimmy Stewart - Bomber Pilot"

"RA Bob Hoover 'forever flying'"

Ozzie

Bidgee · 05-11-08, 07:55 PM

Chickenhawk - author ?? - real life experience of Vietnam Huey pilot. Excellent read.

The Killing Zone - Paul Craig - Good read on why the majority of aircraft accidents occur in the zone between 50-350 hrs and how not to become a stat.

Scott

Bigglesworth · 05-11-08, 08:19 PM

If you haven't read
The Flying Doctor by Clyde Fenton, you should. I love that book, he's number 4 on my list of heros

(True story of a flying doctor in NT before the RFDS got there. Very funny, and a lot of making fun of CASA in between doing very serious important work. Lots of crazy flying things there too)

And of course the complete Hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy

BLA82 · 05-11-08, 08:46 PM

I have read two Brian Milton Books-

Chasing Ghosts and Global Flyer. Both about his long distance trike flights. They are a bit of a "look at me" books but a great read anyhow.

I have the book "The best I can be" by Alana Arnott on my shelf. Has anyone read it as I havent had a chance as of yet?

Crezzi · 05-11-08, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bidgee

Chickenhawk - author ?? - real life experience of Vietnam Huey pilot. Excellent read.

Scott

The author is Robert Mason & it is a classic

Flyer40 · 06-11-08, 09:00 AM

Another classic book of the same genre as Chickenhawk is 'The Ravens' by Christopher Robbins. It's about FAC pilots who flew in "America's secret war in Laos".

Locally I'd recommend 'Aiming High' by Jon Johanson and 'The Luck of the Draw' by Ted Sly DFC, MID.

Geoff · 06-11-08, 09:27 AM

Goodbye Micky Mouse By LEN DEIGHTON,

Rufus · 06-11-08, 09:56 AM

I saw the movie " Worlds Fastest Indian" which, I think, was based on "One Good Run". A great story about one mans determination to succeed.
It was from this story that I developed my interest in Lemon Trees.

Roger

Rocko · 06-11-08, 09:07 PM

Err, so anything from JK Rowlings prolly won't make the grade here, huh? ;>

ozzie · 07-11-08, 06:40 AM

I can't remember the exact name of the title but the book on the rescue of solo race sailor Tony Bullimore from the southern ocean was a great read.

the Superhawks series by Mack Maloney about a secret special forces group who revenge the attacks on 9/11

beachbob · 12-11-08, 01:23 PM

If you like stories about airline flying during its golden era (30's to 60's) you've got to read "Fate is the Hunter" by Ernest Gann, probably our most famous airline pilot here in America. He wrote many fiction books that were made into movies (e.g., the High and Mighty, Island in the Sky) but "Fate is the Hunter" is non-fiction and relates a dozen or so flying stories that are so vivid you'll be hearing the roar of the big props! I know the book is still in print. I guarantee you will really like it. Bob from Virginia Beach.

Tomo · 22-11-08, 02:38 PM

I've just been lent a book from a friend, It's called "THE LIVES OF KEN WALLIS" Engineer and Aviator Extraordinaire, by Ian Hancock, 4th Edition.

I'm only half way through at the moment, but It is certainly a great book so far...

Attached is pics of the front and back cover....

asic45 · 22-11-08, 05:32 PM

If you are interested in reading about Ultralights, I would reccommend

"Gerties day out" by Eve Jackson
"An Angel in the Cockpit" by Vijaypat Singhania
"Flying from my mind" by David Cook

and a book which should be compulsory reading

"Propellorhead" by Anthony Woodward

andy3209595 · 22-11-08, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crezzi

The author is Robert Mason & it is a classic

Yes, Chickenhawk is very good. Mason's little known followup 'Chickenhawk - Back in the World' is nearly as good.

Just finished Bob Hoover's auto - mentioned above. Also fantastic...

markendee · 23-11-08, 05:19 PM

I happened across a Michael Crichton (recently deceased author of Jurassic park etc etc) novel called 'Airframe' (1996)

Learned heaps about the technology of commercial airliners and a pretty good story line to boot.

Yenn · 23-11-08, 05:40 PM

I also have just finished Bob Hoovers autobiography, a great read. Flying the Edge by Mc Alister I think is a very good non fiction, text book. Not about flying the plane called the edge, but about STOL mainly.

Geoff · 23-11-08, 09:08 PM

"Buckley's Chance" by Bob Stevens

maxamos · 30-11-08, 10:04 PM

I would highly recommend the "Killing Zone " as well. This is a great book, and a great reference. I haven't finished it yet, but read it from time to time, try to absorb it and really learn from other peoples mistakes. I find that there is too much information, too reflect on to read it very quickly. Definitely not like a novel, ie; read it quickly and throw it back on the shelf.

04-11-08, 09:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
ozzie Air Commodore Airstrip: any empty paddock will do me fine, thank you Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 964 Gallery: 0	Books for reading over the xmas break i like to read a fair bit and if anyone has read a good book lately they wish to recommend please post it on this thread. some books that i have read this year and recommend are "Packers Lunch" a very interesting story of the complexities of who controls the money you lost in various investments. "One good Run" the legend of Burt Munro real story of the worlds fastest indian. "The Last Explorer" fasinating story of Australian explorer Herbert Wilkins "Jimmy Stewart - Bomber Pilot" "RA Bob Hoover 'forever flying'" Ozzie __________________

05-11-08, 08:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bigglesworth Wing Commander Airstrip: Dat thing you land on Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 332 Gallery: 0	If you haven't read The Flying Doctor by Clyde Fenton, you should. I love that book, he's number 4 on my list of heros (True story of a flying doctor in NT before the RFDS got there. Very funny, and a lot of making fun of CASA in between doing very serious important work. Lots of crazy flying things there too) And of course the complete Hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy __________________ ......3 shotgun shells, 2 hunting dogs, and some parts for a Falcon GT..... Merry Christmas www.myspace.com/airborne_cowboy42

05-11-08, 08:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
BLA82 Airstrip: Caboolture Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 271 Gallery: 0	I have read two Brian Milton Books- Chasing Ghosts and Global Flyer. Both about his long distance trike flights. They are a bit of a "look at me" books but a great read anyhow. I have the book "The best I can be" by Alana Arnott on my shelf. Has anyone read it as I havent had a chance as of yet? __________________ Growing old is mandatory, But growing up is 100% optional. He who dies with the most toys wins!!!

06-11-08, 09:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
Geoff Group Captain Airstrip: Mildura,Sunraysia Gliding Club Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 491 Gallery: 67	Goodbye Micky Mouse By LEN DEIGHTON, __________________ Cheers Geoff

06-11-08, 09:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
Rufus Flying Officer Airstrip: Heck field Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 27 Gallery: 0	I saw the movie " Worlds Fastest Indian" which, I think, was based on "One Good Run". A great story about one mans determination to succeed. It was from this story that I developed my interest in Lemon Trees. Roger __________________ Rufus

05-11-08, 07:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bidgee Pilot Officer Airstrip: YTEM (Temora) Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 14 Gallery: 0	Chickenhawk - author ?? - real life experience of Vietnam Huey pilot. Excellent read. The Killing Zone - Paul Craig - Good read on why the majority of aircraft accidents occur in the zone between 50-350 hrs and how not to become a stat. Scott

06-11-08, 09:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
Flyer40 Wing Commander Airstrip: Camden Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 251 Gallery: 0	Another classic book of the same genre as Chickenhawk is 'The Ravens' by Christopher Robbins. It's about FAC pilots who flew in "America's secret war in Laos". Locally I'd recommend 'Aiming High' by Jon Johanson and 'The Luck of the Draw' by Ted Sly DFC, MID.

06-11-08, 09:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rocko Wing Commander Airstrip: Coominya Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 236 Gallery: 0	Err, so anything from JK Rowlings prolly won't make the grade here, huh? ;>

07-11-08, 06:40 AM	#10 (permalink)
ozzie Air Commodore Airstrip: any empty paddock will do me fine, thank you Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 964 Gallery: 0	I can't remember the exact name of the title but the book on the rescue of solo race sailor Tony Bullimore from the southern ocean was a great read. the Superhawks series by Mack Maloney about a secret special forces group who revenge the attacks on 9/11 __________________

12-11-08, 01:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
beachbob Pilot Officer Airstrip: Chesapeake Regional Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 8 Gallery: 0	Fate is the Hunter If you like stories about airline flying during its golden era (30's to 60's) you've got to read "Fate is the Hunter" by Ernest Gann, probably our most famous airline pilot here in America. He wrote many fiction books that were made into movies (e.g., the High and Mighty, Island in the Sky) but "Fate is the Hunter" is non-fiction and relates a dozen or so flying stories that are so vivid you'll be hearing the roar of the big props! I know the book is still in print. I guarantee you will really like it. Bob from Virginia Beach.

22-11-08, 05:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
asic45 Pilot Officer Airstrip: Bak=llarat Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 10 Gallery: 0	If you are interested in reading about Ultralights, I would reccommend "Gerties day out" by Eve Jackson "An Angel in the Cockpit" by Vijaypat Singhania "Flying from my mind" by David Cook and a book which should be compulsory reading "Propellorhead" by Anthony Woodward

23-11-08, 05:19 PM	#15 (permalink)
markendee Squadron Leader Airstrip: Regan Aviation Complex Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 150 Gallery: 0	I happened across a Michael Crichton (recently deceased author of Jurassic park etc etc) novel called 'Airframe' (1996) Learned heaps about the technology of commercial airliners and a pretty good story line to boot.

23-11-08, 05:40 PM	#16 (permalink)
Yenn Air Commodore Airstrip: Rodds Bay Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,438 Gallery: 0	I also have just finished Bob Hoovers autobiography, a great read. Flying the Edge by Mc Alister I think is a very good non fiction, text book. Not about flying the plane called the edge, but about STOL mainly. __________________ Ian Borg

23-11-08, 09:08 PM	#17 (permalink)
Geoff Group Captain Airstrip: Mildura,Sunraysia Gliding Club Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 491 Gallery: 67	"Buckley's Chance" by Bob Stevens __________________ Cheers Geoff

30-11-08, 10:04 PM	#18 (permalink)
maxamos Flying Officer Airstrip: Tooradin, Benalla Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 48 Gallery: 0	I would highly recommend the "Killing Zone " as well. This is a great book, and a great reference. I haven't finished it yet, but read it from time to time, try to absorb it and really learn from other peoples mistakes. I find that there is too much information, too reflect on to read it very quickly. Definitely not like a novel, ie; read it quickly and throw it back on the shelf.