Larry Reithmaier

Larry Reithmaier (May 28, 1921 – January 31, 2015) was an American engineer and author. His book, "Private Pilot's Guide" won the top award presented by the Aviation/Space Writers Association for excellence in writing on the subject of general aviation in 1974. Larry graduated from the University of Illinois in 1944 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. During a long career as an aerospace engineer, Larry worked on the design and development of the F2H, F-3, F-86H, F-100, F-101, and F-4 fighter planes, the B-1B bomber, and Apollo and Skylab spacecraft. He also held various licenses for flying including commercial pilot rating, instrument rating, instructor rating and mechanic rating.

Aviation Mechanics Certification Guide

Aircraft Mechanics Digest

Aircraft Mechanics Shop Manual

Aircraft Repair Manual

Aviation-Space Dictionary

Computer Guide for Pilots

Controlling Pilot Error: Maintenance & Mechanics

Flight Planning Guide for Pilots

Mach 1 and Beyond: The Illustrated Guide to High-Speed Flight

Pilot's Handbook of Instrument Flying

Pilot's Handbook of Weather

Private Pilots Guide

Radar Guide for Pilots

Weather Briefing Guide for Pilots