Barry Schiff
BornJune 1938 (age 84–85)
New Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S.
Alma materEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Occupation(s)Aviation writer and forensic consultant
Known forAviation writing and expertise

Barry Schiff is an American pilot and author of numerous aviation related articles. He is a contributing editor to the aviation magazine AOPA. Schiff is the recipient of numerous aviation related awards and has been recognized for his many contributions to the aviation community and industry[1][2]

Biography

Schiff, an accomplished pilot with a diverse range of certifications, has earned recognition for his significant achievements in aviation. His accolades include five world speed records and honors such as the Congressional Commendation (1975), the Louis Bleriot Air Medal (France), Switzerland's Gold Proficiency Medal, an honorary doctorate from the Embry-Riddle School of Aeronautics (1980), and AOPA's L.P. Sharples Perpetual Award. Acknowledged for his contributions, Schiff has been inducted into the New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame, the EAA/NAFI National Flight Instructor's Hall of Fame, and elected as an Elder Statesman of Aviation by the National Aeronautic Association.

In 1995, Schiff played a role in the Middle East peace process by leading a formation of 35 airplanes carrying 135 individuals from the United States, Israel, and Jordan in a mission known as "Operation Peace Flight." With direct approval from Jordanian King Hussein and Israeli Prime Minister Itzhak Rabin, Schiff made history as the first pilot permitted to fly between Jerusalem and Amman. Currently retired from TWA, Schiff has transitioned to a career as a journalist and aviation expert witness.

Works

Bibliography

  • All About Flying: An introduction to the World of Flying - Publisher Aero-Products Research - Copyright 1964
  • The Boeing 707 (Famous Aircraft Series) - Publisher Arco Publishing - (ISBN 978-0816856534) - Copyright 1967 - Pages 80
  • Flying: Golden Science Guide - Publisher Golden Press - (ISBN) - Copyright 1971 - Pages 160
  • The Vatican Target - Publisher St. Martin's Press - Copyright 1979 - (ISBN 978-0312838010) - Pages 273
  • Flight 902 is Down - Publisher St Martins Press - Copyright 1982 - (ISBN 978-0312296124) - Pages 264
  • The Proficient Pilot Volume 1 - Publisher ASA - (ISBN 1-56027-281-3) - Copyright Date: 2001 - Pages 330
  • The Proficient Pilot Volume 2 - Publisher ASA - (ISBN 1-56027-282-1) - Copyright Date: 2001 - Pages 328
  • The Proficient Pilot Volume 3 - Publisher ASA - (ISBN 978-0965030854) - Copyright Date: 2001 - Pages
  • The Proficient Pilot, Volume 3: Flying Wisdom - Publisher ASA - (ISBN 978-1-56027-283-0) - Copyright Date: - Pages 360
  • Test Pilot: 1,001 Things You Thought You Knew about Aviation - Publisher ASA - (ISBN 1-56027-425-5) - Copyright Date: - Pages 400
  • Dream Aircraft: The Most Fascinating Airplanes I've Ever Flown - Publisher ASA - (ISBN 978-1-56027-680-7) - Copyright Date: 2007 - Pages 328

Filmography

  • Proficient Flying Volume 1
  • Proficient Flying Volume 2
  • Proficient Flying Volume 3
  • Operation Peace Flight
  • ABC's Wide World of Flying Video Series
  • Technical adviser in numerous motion pictures

References

  1. ↑ Aviation, Living Legends of. "CAPTAIN BARRY SCHIFF". Living Legends of Aviation. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  2. ↑ "Barry Schiff". www.aopa.org. 2016-02-19. Retrieved 2023-10-26.

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