New Releases by Mike Ray

This coil bound black and white edition is the PERFECT companion for those X-Plane Flight Simulator pilots who love their IXEG 737, and yet want to save a few bucks by not buying the color edition. The material in the book is specifically written for this airplane ... and for those sim-pilots who want to know how to fly the 737-300 just like the pros.

Captain Mike Ray has put together a complete collection of just about everything a pilot needs to know to "Pass the Checkride". The document is profusely illustrated with a clearly understood visual and complete "training toolset" that will allow you to enter the simulator completely confident that you will at least look like you know what you are doing. The material is presented in an entertaining way that will keep your attention while providing a depth of understanding to the otherwise totally boring stuff you got from the company.

If you are either an Airbus-driver or a serious flight simmer, this collection of information is something that should pique your interest. Learning to understand and operate one of the world's most complex machines is a tall request from a simple book like this ... and Captain Mike Ray is up to the task. His treatment of the airplane systems and operational techniques is written in an interesting and entertaining way ... and makes learning the difficult and complex ... well, almost easy. This over 400 page document is lavishly illustrated in full color to take advantage of the increased learning potential in the use of color. There can be no doubt that the Airbus A320 is a color driven systems airplane and this book attempts to take full advantage of the use of color in describing and illustrating the operations of the airplane systems and controls. Whatever price penalty is incurred in the purchasing of this color volume is well worth the investment in increased learning potential.

737NG Training Syllabus is a highly detailed, full color book virtually crammed with original graphics and thousands of words of descriptive text that will provide a complete training syllabus for persons wishing to learn to operate the 737NG jet airliner. While intended specifically for the Flight Simulation market, even professional airline pilots will find the information useful and informative. This is a guide intended to teach "simmers" how to fly the jet the way "the Pros do". Learning to fly the 737NG like a real pilot is a challenging and exciting adventure awaiting computer-pilots. However, as the increasing complexity of the ADD-ON airplane models blurs the boundary between Professional flight training and flight simulation "games", the task seems very difficult .. or even impossible. Captain Mike Ray's "737NG Training Syllabus" IS the document that will make this transition not only possible, but entertaining and ... well, a whole lot more simple. Written for the beginner as well as the veteran simmer, the profusely illustrated material is crammed with details, diagrams, explanations and useful information. The material starts slowly but builds to a crescendo. It includes a section for the "knows nothing" Ab-initio wannabe pilot and builds to provide information and operational procedures that will provide interesting and useful insight to even the professional airline pilot community.This beautiful and unique document provides the access toolset to the knowledge base that will allow the ordinary garden variety flight sim addict to cross the bridge between operating the current state of the art home based PC flight simulation programs and the real airline style simulator. This book is a MUST HAVE item for the 737NG computer pilot who wants to fly the incredibly accurate add-on airplanes as if they were real pilots.This paperback Black and White version of Captain Mike Ray's book on training to fly the 737NG is a great bargain. You get all the same information that is in the pricier (but more beautiful) color version ... and the same graphic and text that makes the volume such a popular item for both professional airline pilots as well as Flight Simmers. So get a copy ... and learn to fly the 737NG like the pros do.

Flying the Boeing 757/767 simulator during the check-ride can be an airline pilot's worse nightmare; and Captain Mike Ray knows what would make the check-ride go much smoother and actually give you the information to create the impression that you know what you are doing. 404 pages of technical information and procedures. It is all illustrated with the lavish use of graphics and applicable artwork. The text is written in a manner that lends a touch of humor and yet makes the information seem simple and easy to remember. So come along as Captain Mike tells us how to fly the Boeing 757/767 from cold-dark start to final secure checklist.

Captain Mike Ray has spent well over a quarter of a century strapped to his favorite chair; the pilot's seat. During this time, he met and watched as his fellow aviators said and did some entertaining and humorous things. Enter the zany and whacky world of Captain Mike as he draws his characters and gives them the power to entertain us with their actions.

"Airplane Stuff" is a totally unique collection of aviation and flight related material that will be a fascinating and often read addition to any airplane lover's library. The full color, lavishly illustrated document is crammed from margin to margin with technical information and supporting graphics that reflect the unusual and entertaining writing style of Captain Mike Ray, long time military/airline pilot. While this collection is specifically written with the non-professional enthusiast and home based flight simulator hobbyist as a backdrop, it has broad appeal for any person who is fascinated with things associated with the flight paradigm and flying in general. Get ready for a visual feast and join with Captain Mike as he shares a whole lotta obscure and interesting airplane stuff.

What is this thing between guys and girls? Do we call it Dating? Attraction? Interest? We all know it's there, but no one really knows what to call it, and for some strange reason everyone is afraid to talk about it! So what do you call it? You've probably said it. "We're just friends!" Sometimes you mean it; sometimes you mean something a little stronger, but a bit harder to define. Whatever you call it, it's time to understand a reasonable and biblical approach to guy/girl relationships. This book will help you protect your heart as you journey through the dangerous minefields of young emotions and early attractions. And it will help you understand the biblical principles that will ultimately lead you to true love and a "wonderful someday." Includes a study guide for personal application!

A collection of photographs and recollections about flying off the USS Hornet during the 1960's. The author/photographer served as a US Navy pilot/ufficer during the days of the dedicated ASW carriers and their support of the Vietnam War.