Aviation Books

Lyons Studio offers three aviation-related books. "What's a Piper Cub?" is a children's book illustrated by Sam and written by commercial pilot Jim Wheaton. Children will love looking at the beautiful, colorful drawings Sam created. Read the book to them or have your kids or grandkids read it to you! Either way it's great together-time. The other two books are instructional pilot training manuals by renowned humorist, writer, and public speaker Rod Machado. These books appeal to kids and pilots of all ages!

What's a Piper Cub? Children's Book
Click Here for Product Details!A children's book for the young and young at heart! Written by airline pilot Jim Wheaton and illustrated by aviation artist Sam Lyons. Pass on your love of flying to your kids and grandkids.
Rod Machado's Private Pilot Handbook
Click Here for Product Details!Sam’s print “Flying and Flapjacks” (available as a Print on Canvas) adorns the cover of this invaluable guide. It’s “The Ultimate Pilot Book” by one of aviation’s best-known and most humorous teachers: Rod Machado. You can learn everything you need to know for the FAA private pilot exam biennial flight reviews and for updating and refreshing your knowledge. This 17-chapter handbook includes more than 1100 original illustrations and photos. Sam will personally sign your copy on the inside front cover if you call and make a special request.
Rod Machado's Plane Talk
Click Here for Product Details!Famous aviation writer, speaker and humorist Rod Machado’s newest book is a collection of his most popular stories and articles. Sam’s sold-out painting “Classy Chassis” is featured on the cover. You will laugh and learn from this 426-page soft cover aviation masterpiece which is subtitled “The Mental Art of Flying an Airplane.” If you request it, Sam will personally sign your copy on the inside front cover.