In his new foreword to The Proficient Pilot, Volume 2, Space Shuttle Crewmember Jay Apt summarizes Barry Schiff's contribution to aviation in this book with these words:

"He writes with a practical eye for details that matter. Throughout the book, he makes aviation theory understandable and always translates it into sensible advice that a pilot can readily use...I'll read this one every year as part of my personal attempt to remain proficient...this book will not only increase your proficiency, it will greatly increase your love of flying."

Schiff disposes of popular misconceptions about cruise control, flying in turbulence, coping with wind shear, and obtaining meaninful performance data. Soft Cover, illustrated, indexed, 328 pages. Also by Barry Schiff: Proficient Pilot, Volume 1; Flying Wisdom: Proficient Pilot Volume 3; Test Pilot: 1,001 Things You Thought You Knew About Aviation

This Third Edition of Flight School (previously published as Flight Training) covers all the tasks from the FAA Practical Test Standards for the Private and Commercial certificates. The textual descriptions are supported with more than 500 full-color illustrations and photographs. Students read about the maneuvers covered in their forthcoming lesson and gain both a theoretical and operational understanding of the tasks before heading to the airport. In addition to covering all the maneuvers, the book also prepares readers for the student pilot milestones: first solo, cross-country flying, instrument flight, and night flying. The appendix provides a comprehensive airplane checkout review, which readers can use to prepare for transitioning to a new airplane type, insurance applications, or the Flight Review (BFR) ground lesson. This book makes it easy for students to learn the maneuvers before taking to the air, so their time spent in the airplane with an instructor can be dedicated to practice.

• Current! Flight School covers all the maneuvers from the FAA’s new Practical Test Standards (effective August, 2002) for the Private and Commercial certificates.


• Colorful! Includes more than 500 full-color, dynamic illustrations and photographs so readers can visualize each maneuver performed in the airplane.


• Simple! Logical organization and colorful presentation work as both a self-study and classroom text.


• Thorough! The book prepares readers for the student pilot milestones: first solo, cross-country flying, instrument flight, and night flying.


• Timeless! Readers will refer to the book time and time again for transitioning to a new airplane type, insurance applications, and the Flight Review (BFR).


• Effective! Margin notes highlight the important facts for each page and diagrams support the textual descriptions for each maneuver.


• Workbook! Chapters conclude with review questions so readers can ensure they’ve acquired the necessary knowledge.


• FAR/JAR Works in both U.S. and International training environments: satisfies FAA and JAR (Joint Aviation Regulations) requirements.


• Trusted! Written by a remarkable editorial team consisting of civilian, airline, and military, pilots, flight instructors, professors, FAA representatives, and industry leaders. Foreword by Barry Schiff.


• Well Constructed! Softcover, 8-1/2" x 11” format, full-color illustrations throughout, 656 pages.