Book suggestions

[freeflight]

I recently finished two books that I thought would fun for others to read.

Alpha Bravo Delta Guide to War Planes
George Larson and Mike Benson
ISBN-10: 1592572324

It has a fair amount of basic information in it.  I did learn some new things from this book. The thing I didn't like was that the authors would mention an aircraft then state in parentheses that they would talk about it later.

Luftwaffe over America: The Secret Plans to Bomb the United States in World War II
Manfed Griehl
ISBN-10: 0760786976

Very interesting book to read. I wonder how advanced Germany was in aviation.

[IceNine]

I also suggest both Lincoln on Leadership and Powell on Leadership, Both have some great information especially for new commanders

[Flying Pig]

Any book by John Maxwell.  He writes leadership books specific to volunteer organizations. 

[JohnKachenmeister]

I just finished reading "I Could Never Be So Lucky Again," the autobiography of Jimmy Doolittle.  Doolittle was a very unique man and a gift to our nation at a time when he was needed.  He was a blend of scientist, businessman, tactician, and aviator that was able to bring together industry, the aviation community, and the Army to help win a victory over two dangerous enemies in World War II.

The vision and ability of Hap Arnold is legendary, but a lot of what Arnold accomplished he accomplished through Doolittle.

[DKruse]

My recommendation is "Guests of the Ayatollah" by Mark Bowden.  It's a great account of the takeover of the US Embassy in Tehran in 1979.  Just like "Black Hawk Down" and "Killing Pablo", the book is well-researched and well-written.

[RogueLeader]

I just finished reading "I Could Never Be So Lucky Again," the autobiography of Jimmy Doolittle.  Doolittle was a very unique man and a gift to our nation at a time when he was needed.  He was a blend of scientist, businessman, tactician, and aviator that was able to bring together industry, the aviation community, and the Army to help win a victory over two dangerous enemies in World War II.

The vision and ability of Hap Arnold is legendary, but a lot of what Arnold accomplished he accomplished through Doolittle.

Yeah, I read it several years ago, and it's a great book.  I consider it one of my favorites, along with "Ba Ba Blacksheep" the autobiography of Gregory Boyington.

[A.Member]

A very good read:
Eye of the Viper: The Making of an F-16 Pilot

A must read:
Flyboys: A True Story of Courage

Goes without saying:
Yeager: An Autobiography

A classic:
Stick and Rudder: An Explanation of the Art of Flying

So, now what?:
101 Things To Do With Your Private Pilot's License

Haven't read it yet but have heard rave reviews:
Bush Pilot Angler