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The Next Hour
The most important hour in your logbook
“Pilots don’t crash airplanes because they want to,” says Collins, but even experienced pilots do. The best way to stay out of an accident report, he suggests, is to understand and manage the risks inherent in flying—every time you get in an airplane. In this completely new book, Collins shares some personal insights learned from his lifetime of flying in general aviation airplanes. You’ll learn: • The three word emergency checklist every pilot should know • Why a pilot’s thought processes matter more than his experience • Why Collins decided to stop flying as pilot in command—on his own terms • The unique challenges (and rewards) of night flying • Why some airplane types have poor accident records • How to manage technology in the cockpit, and when it’s doing more harm than good Throughout, Collins uses real life examples from his vast experience to illustrate each point. This book is a must-have for any pilot who wants to make their next hour a safer one. Approx. 210 pages, soft cover.
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ProsStill in the process of reading this book. But it is excellent and filled with a wealth of knowledge about flying from every angle, including weather, safety and just common sense when flying. Excellent book. I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in flying from novice, student up to and including professional pilots. This book as good information for all.
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Date - 10-24-2009 Pilot Rating - Instrument Overall  Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes |  As with any Collins book, it is packed with good info. ConsNot everything in the book is new. Some of the stories can be found in his other books or videos. But they are informative, which is probably why they are repeated here. General CommentsOverall a really good book. A must have for any Collins fan. |
| Great read for young pilots, well written and informative. ( No Cons Listed From Reviewer ) General Comments( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer ) |
Date - 10-14-2009 Pilot Rating - Commercial OverallDurability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes | Great Book! A Must read!! Cons( No Cons Listed From Reviewer ) General Comments( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer ) |
Date - 10-14-2009 Pilot Rating - Sport OverallDurability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended No | Collins is always a good read... ConsCheap paperback for 25 bucks.... General CommentsI could have gleaned the same info from the archives of Flying Magazine.Collins always makes for interesting and helpful reading. The price I paid for a paperback book of rehashed columns from Flying Mag was not worth it.It says nothing new for 25 bucks. These are things I've read in his columns. $7.95 tops. |
Date - 10-12-2009 Pilot Rating - Private OverallDurability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes | ( No Pros Listed From Reviewer ) Cons( No Cons Listed From Reviewer ) General Comments( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer ) |
Date - 10-12-2009 Pilot Rating - ATP OverallDurability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes | Richard Collins' best book. This is a must read for pilots! Cons( No Cons Listed From Reviewer ) General Comments( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer ) |
| Another great book by Richard L. Collins. Easy to read as if you're in the hanger sitting on stools under the wing of his P210. The language is very laid back (another great trait of Arkansas natives)and easy to understand. If you've flown for any length of time, all of the hints, tips, tricks and don't-do's may seem common sense, but as he shoes, we sometime forget the fundamentals. Cons This book is very much an extension of his previous books and Air Facts Videos. In fact, you can tell that much of the Air Facts Videos may have been scripted from this book (or vice versa). If you've seen all the videos, or read all of his previous books, you might not get much out of this one. If you haven't read a Richard Collins book or seen his Air Facts videos, then this is a definite must buy. I suggest reading a chapter of the book and then download the 20min corresponding Air Facts video for backing up the lesson. |
| ( No Pros Listed From Reviewer ) Consbook was kind of thin for $25 General Commentsi bought this book 2 weeks before they offered the air facts video download and when i called sportys to see if i could still get the downloads they denied to offer it to me |
Date - 9-23-2009 Pilot Rating - Private OverallDurability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes | Richard Collins has been offering excellent advice to pilots for many years and this book is not an exception. The stories used by Mr. Collins is an excellent way to illustrate why the next hour is so important. Cons( No Cons Listed From Reviewer ) General Comments( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer ) |
Date - 9-23-2009 Pilot Rating - Private OverallDurability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes | Author has incredible experience! Paperback keeps cost down. ConsA little pricey for a paperback. General CommentsI am really enjoying this book by Mr. Collins. I got back into flying about a year ago after a 30-year absence. I have especially enjoyed the chapters on accidents and engines. |
| Very informative. Great to have the information of someone that has the experience Mr. Collins has. Written so all can benefit. ConsSomewhat of a dry writer. General Comments( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer ) |
Date - 9-23-2009 Pilot Rating - Instrument OverallReliability Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes | good information, and current. his personal comments show a level of wisdom one wants to emulate. Cons$32 for a paper back is too high. General Comments( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer ) |
Date - 9-14-2009 Pilot Rating - Private OverallDurability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended No | ( No Pros Listed From Reviewer ) ConsI am a huge Richard Collins fan and loved his column in Flying Magazine but was very disappointed by the book. Paying $20+ for a large print, 174 pg paperbook book is not a good value. Most of the chapters amount to reprints of stories that Richard has recounted many times. The book is advertised as having new insights into the "next hour" but is really just old information. Too bad. General Comments( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer ) |
Date - 9-12-2009 Pilot Rating - Instrument OverallDurability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes | Great insights from true wisdom. I respect and like Mr. Collins. ConsSomeday he will have to stop writing like he stopped flying. General CommentsI'll read it again in a year. I hope Flying encourages Mr. Colling to pen special article from time to time. |
Date - 9-11-2009 Pilot Rating - Instrument OverallDurability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes | Very easy read. Since I only put about 65 hours per year in my log book, I found many of Collin's comments and views telling. I will definately be able to improve my risk assesment based upon his book ConsNone. General Comments( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer ) |
Date - 9-1-2009 Pilot Rating - Private OverallDurability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes | ( No Pros Listed From Reviewer ) Cons( No Cons Listed From Reviewer ) General CommentsInteresting reading |
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