Mullane's Guide to Learning to Fly: Deep Dives into Select Topics for Today's Student Pilot

“Patrick Mullane combines the pragmatism of a business leader, the rigor of an engineer, and the joy of an aviation enthusiast, making him the perfect guide through the confusing world of flight training. Entertaining, enlightening, and occasionally controversial, Mullane’s Guide to Learning to Fly shows what it really takes to achieve your dreams." —John Zimmerman Host of Sporty’s Pilot’s Discretion PodcastWhy does maneuvering speed decrease the lighter an airplane gets? Why is Class E airspace considered controlled airspace when you can fly in it without talking to air traffic control? What’s the difference between a forward slip and a side slip, and when do you use one or the other? Why is it a waste of time to learn how to use the E6B? And what in the world is the “Invisible Gorilla” and why is it important to you? In Mullane’s Guide to Learning to Fly, Patrick Mullane uses his own journey from discovery flight to checkride to answer these and scores of other questions every student pilot asks—or should ask—during their training.Read it from cover to cover or jump to specific topics using an exhaustive index at the beginning of the book. Either way, you will find the content sometimes irreverent, often funny, and always educational. Mullane’s Guide to Learning to Fly is a one-of-a-kind insight into critical topics for those who wish to become a pilot. Read more