Quick Reference Manuals Help Pilots Find Information Fast

Jerry Miller, a retired ATC specialist, always believed the critical word in flight service was the word, "service."

Throughout his FAA career, he enjoyed helping aspiring aviators understand the complexities of weather and NOTAM terminology. Every now and then an old timer needed an answer to one of the more obscure contractions the FAA took great pleasure in fabricating to confound pilots.

"FZDZB does not mean Freezing Lightening and Flying Barn Doors," Jerry says, "but it's certainly easy enough for anyone to believe these terms exist considering how baffling FAA contractions can be."

Over Jerry's career, he spoke with thousands of pilots and dealt daily with fledgling pilots, as well as expert aviators, who were seeking clarification and translation of aviation terminology. As a result, he created a series of books designed to translate aviation terminology quickly in a simple, easy to understand format.

As a commercial, instrument-rated helicopter pilot, Jerry understands the pilot's perspective, and employs this insight in formatting his books. Subject matter is broken down into smaller, more understandable pieces, which boost pilots' comprehension.

His books offer explicit examples written in plain language, which is clear, and to the point.

Even though Jerry's initial emphasis has been METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs, he offers other simply written and easy to use books. One quick reference manual provides helicopter pilots with flight tips and techniques - an especially valuable resource for student helicopter pilots.

His most recent effort, "Preflight Weather Analysis Made Easy," derived from his experience as a pilot weather briefer, offers real world insights into how to proceed step-by-step through the preflight weather analysis process. Please visit his website, www.finditfastbooks.com for complete details about this informative series of books. Questions? Email Jerry at miller99@uplink.net or call him at 570-435-5349.

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