Book review

[Black Bear]

Has anyone read the book by Ray Conant, called Helicopter Flying for Fun and Profit? If you have, what did you think, and if not, check out his web site at rayconant.com.

[Whistlerpilot]

Hey Black Bear I didn't notice that you were talking about Ray Conant's book Helicopter Flying for Fun and Profit. Sorry I started another thread about it because I think it's great info. I checked out his website and will definitely buy his book and do his course. I think it's really valuable operational information for pilots of any experience level. Highly reccommend it!

[Black Bear]

Whistlerpilot, no worries. I just recieved the book, and I'm already half way through it. The author does a great job of drawing you in and making you feel like you are there. I find myself critiquing his methods as well as considering my own. The lessons are both subtle and apparent with a lessons to be learned summary at the end. It's true, the information he provides, I believe based on my own experiences, are not given much, if any consideration in flight school(speaking of training in the U.S.). Far from a technical manual, it provides great insight into common sense judgement and the importance of being prudent when you fly and understanding that, with calculated decisions, hopefully, comes a long and fulfilling career. I have to give credit to a long time, experienced pilot such as Ray for caring and taking the time to share his knowledge. I for one, would love to read or hear more from pilots from his generation with more to offer than just FAR's and PTS.