Reddit reviews Fate Is the Hunter: A Pilot's Memoir

Fate is the Hunter is my all-time favorite.

You might find Everything Explained for the Professional Pilot an entertaining read as well. It covers rules and regulations but does so in a way that no other publication that I know of does.

The Heavy Lifting:
The mechanics of flight by AC Kermode et al. You can generally get a 2nd hand one on amazon for notsomuch.. You'll read a lot of books on aerodynamics and principles depending on how far you plan to go. This one's a good reference to keep on the shelf that wont break the bank.


Thoroughly Enjoyable: Fate is the Hunter by Ernest K. Gann. This is probably one of the best pilot experience type biographies I've read. Ernie was one of the first American Airlines pilots way back in the day. His writing style is addictive and the stories are simply amazing, and full of material still relevant to any aspiring pilot.

Fate is the Hunter by ernest gann. Really good memoir.

Edit for link http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0671636030/ref=redir_mdp_mobile

Fate is the Hunter
It is a memoir by Ernest K. Gann recounting some of his more memorable experiences in aviation. It was recommended to me by one of my instructors at flight school and I loved it. The book is an easy read but more importantly, just about every chapter carries with it an important lesson about flying an aircraft that will better develop your mindset as a pilot.

Great story!
Wondering if you've ever read "Fate is the Hunter" by Ernest K Gann. It's available on download. It's basically Gann's autobiography from the time he joined American Airlines in the '30s to his retirement, and is packed with fascinating stories and incidents. Your story reminded me of his book.
http://www.amazon.com/FATE-THE-HUNTER-Ernest-Gann/dp/0671636030