Barry Schiff

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]

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

Biography

Schiff is an experienced pilot, with numerous awards, and is certified to fly numerous types of aircraft.[3]

Schiff holds five world speed records[4] and has received numerous honors for his many contributions to aviation safety. These include a Congressional Commendation (1975),[5] the Louis Bleriot Air Medal (France),[6] Switzerland's Gold Proficiency Medal,[7] an honorary doctorate from the Embry-Riddle School of Aeronautics (1980),[5] and AOPA's L.P. Sharples Perpetual Award.[8] Schiff has been inducted into the New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame[9] and the EAA/NAFI National Flight Instructor's Hall of Fame,[10] and was elected as an Elder Statesman of Aviation by the National Aeronautic Association.[11]

In 1995 and with the direct approval of Jordanian King Hussein and Israeli Prime Minister, Itzhak Rabin, Schiff contributed to the Middle East peace process by leading a formation of 35 airplanes carrying 135 Americans, Israelis, and Jordanians from Jerusalem to Amman. Codename "Operation Peace Flight",[12] Schiff became the first pilot ever allowed to fly between those countries.[13] Schiff is currently retired from TWA and is currently working as a journalist and aviation expert witness.[14]

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.
  3. "'By Barry Schiff' turns 60". www.aopa.org. 2023-01-05. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  4. "Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) - Aviation and Space World Records". Archived from the original on 2007-11-23. Retrieved 2009-06-06.
  5. "Retired Airline Captain Barry Schiff to Speak at Embry-Riddle Commencement". Archived from the original on 2010-05-28. Retrieved 2009-06-06.
  6. "FAI Awards received by Barry SCHIFF (USA) | Fédération Aéronautique Internationale - FAI". Archived from the original on 2011-05-18. Retrieved 2009-06-06.
  7. http://ennect.com/e389/p2531.aspx%5B%5D
  8. http://www.aopa.org/asf/about/history.htm%5B%5D
  9. Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum of New Jersey
  10. "Untitled Document". Archived from the original on 2009-10-24. Retrieved 2009-06-06.
  11. "McDonald Statesman Recipients Last Name". Archived from the original on 2013-12-28.
  12. "AOPA Fly-Ins: Can't-miss events with fun, friends, food, and flying". 12 January 2017. Archived from the original on 9 June 2021. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
  13. "Codename: Peace Flight by Barry Schiff". Archived from the original on 2009-06-16. Retrieved 2009-06-06.
  14. "Asleep In The Cockpit?". CBS News. 20 February 2008. Archived from the original on 5 June 2009. Retrieved 8 June 2009.

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