Ran into something today I couldn’t pass up sharing.
I’ve always liked going cross-country with something playing in the background — usually stories, sometimes documentaries. My old Camry still has a DVD player, and between that and my phone, I’ve got options. So when I stumbled across this, my first thought was simple: where was this when I actually needed it?
The Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25B) has always been one of those foundational texts. If you’re a pilot-wannabe, it’s practically required reading. It’ll get you through the written, sure — but more importantly, it builds the mental framework behind what you’re doing in the airplane.
What caught my attention this time is that it’s now available in audio form.
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For simmers, this is where it gets interesting. One of the biggest gaps in simulation isn’t stick-and-rudder — it’s understanding. Why the airplane behaves the way it does. Why procedures exist. This kind of material fills that gap and, frankly, elevates the entire experience.
I found it on Audible and again on Google Play. Gave it a listen — at least part of it—and it holds up. It’s about 21.5 hours long, so not exactly a quick run. But that’s the beauty of it. Break it into segments, listen on the commute, let it sink in over time.
It’s not flashy. It’s not entertainment in the traditional sense.
But if you’re serious about flying — or even simming—it’s worth your time.
Your thoughts,
Kenneth (Ken) Butterly, Founder
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