2. There’s nothing more magical
than seeing the world from a bird’s
eye view. Whether you are a pilot
or an aviation enthusiast, these
ten books will be sure to captivate
you!
3. The Spirit of St.
Louis by
Charles A.
Lindbergh
This autobiographical, Pulitzer-prize
winning account details Charle
Lindbergh’s historic flight across the
Atlantic. This is a classic piece of
aviation history.
4. 50Real-
WorldPilot
TipsbyMark
Robidoux
A smooth, basic read, this
book provides excellent
advice for aviators on how to
be safer and more effective in
the air. It’s also sure to be
fascinating to aviation
enthusiasts.
5. Squawk 7700
by Peter M.
Buffington
Peter Buffington’s childhood dream
was to fly. In this book, he gives a first-
hand account of how he made his
dream reality by becoming a
commercial pilot.
8. FlyGirlsby
Keith
O’Brien
When airplane racing became
a favorite past time, women
had to fight for their right to
fly alongside men. This novel
tells the story of five of those
women, most of whom have
been largely forgotten by
history.
9. Catch-22 by
Joseph Heller
This tragic yet hilarious classic satire
that appears on many high-school
reading lists follows the lives of a
group of World War 2 pilots as they
struggle to maintain their sanity in
wartime.
11. Old Soggy No.
1 by Slats
Rodgers
In this kooky read, you’ll be treated to
the escapades of Slats Rogers, the
barnstorming pilot to receive the first
CAA license in Texas. Boy, did he have
fun with it!