This is a complete list of additional books I bought or borrowed during the ATPL

groundschool modules:
Avionics Fundamentals
United Airlines
ISBN 0 89100 293 6
(gives some good descriptions of navids like VOR and NDB. Also got some Logic st
uff in it)
Handling the Big Jets 3rd Edition
DP Davies
ISBN 1 56027 071 3
(still useful after all these years. Not always useful for JAR but gives a good
insight into the differences between a bugsmasher and a heavy)
Aircraft Instruments and Integrated Systems
EHJ Pallet
ISBN 0 582 08627 2
32.50 quid
(Very useful book. Can be a tad "heavy" but pretty good for IRS/INS/autopilots e
tc. Explains basic principles of nav, gyro's etc too)
A&P Mechanics
FAA
Powerplant ISBN 0 89100 079 8
Airframe ISBN 0 89100 080 1
General ISBN 0 89100 078 X
(Brillliant series of books. Designed for an maintenance engineer so pics are de
tailed. Goes through pistons/super/turbo charging, fire and ice protection, prop
ellers, electrical, hydraulic systems. Even touches on turbines. Need to bought
as the series though. In Oz 6 years ago they were $30 each. Pilot warehouse has
them)
Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators
H.H. Hurt Jnr USC (Written for the US Navy)
NAVWEPS 00 80T 80
(Can be a tad deep!!! However, can be worth wading through the material. I did u
se it for PoF and performance)
The Jet Engine
Rolls Royce
ISBN 0902121 2 35
(brilliant book. A must for all aspiring turbine operators.)
Aircraft Performance Theory for Pilots
Pete Swatton
24.95 quid.
(invaluable for PoF, Perf and M&B Jar)
Dictionary of Aeronautical Terms
Dale Crane
ISBN 1 56027 071 3
(invaluable - every one needs this book)
Meteorology for Pilots
Mike Wickson
ISBN 1 84037 284 2
25 quid.
(Great for climatology)

Radio Telephony
CAP 413
CAA
Visual Aids Handbook
CAP 637
CAA
Human Factors for Pilots
Green Et al
ISBN 0 291 39827 8
18 quid
(good book for JAR)
Aviation Law for Pilots
Underdown and Palmer
ISBN 0 632 05335 6
28.50 quid
(not bad, pretty good for JAR OPS)
Mechanics of Flight by Kermode 24.50 quid.
Radio Aids by Underdown and Cockburn
ISBN 0 632 05573 1
Navigation 6th Edition by Underdown and Palmer
ISBN 0 632 05333 X
Aircraft Flight by RH Barnard and DR Philpott
ISBN 0 582 23656 8
Key Facts and Handling Questions Volume 1 by Mike Burton
ISBN: 0902037544 Price: 14.95 Publisher: Pooleys
Question Bank Volume 1 CPL ATPL by Mike Burton
ISBN: 0902037498 Price: 14.95 Publisher: Pooleys
The Trevor Thom series of books are useful to recover some of the PPL stuff you
will have forgotten too.
For Humour 'cos you'll need a laugh.
Bluff your way on the Flight Deck
Capt Ken Beere
ISBN 1 85304 373 7
2.99 quid
What goes up Might come down by David Gunston
(Very very funny ATCO)
on CD and tape
12.50 quid.
(List produced in association with Reddo)