In his new foreword to The Proficient Pilot, Volume 2, Space Shuttle Crewmember Jay Apt summarizes Barry Schiff's contribution to aviation in this book with these words:

"He writes with a practical eye for details that matter. Throughout the book, he makes aviation theory understandable and always translates it into sensible advice that a pilot can readily use...I'll read this one every year as part of my personal attempt to remain proficient...this book will not only increase your proficiency, it will greatly increase your love of flying."

Schiff disposes of popular misconceptions about cruise control, flying in turbulence, coping with wind shear, and obtaining meaninful performance data. Soft Cover, illustrated, indexed, 328 pages. Also by Barry Schiff: Proficient Pilot, Volume 1; Flying Wisdom: Proficient Pilot Volume 3; Test Pilot: 1,001 Things You Thought You Knew About Aviation

Compiling questions and answers from a popular monthly aviation column into one source, this book is full of fun and educational questions concerning aviation topics. Myths and misconceptions are discussed in a simple format that allows pilots to stretch their minds to come up with answers to the questions and then flip to a separate part of the book to review the correct reply. Organised into sections highlighting questions concerning history, navigation, weather, procedures, and more, this book is great for any true aviation buff.