For the Student Pilot

 

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Private Pilot Manuals

 

• Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge:
  	Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, created by the Federal Aviation Administration, is the official reference manual for pilots at all levels.

 

• Airplane Flying Handbook:
  	This official U.S. government guide to piloting aircraft ”created by theFederal Aviation Administration ”is the essential resource for finding the knowledge and skills to fly all types of planes.

 

• Rod Machado's Private Pilot Handbook:
  	A serious text written in a fun and witty style. More than 1,200 original illustrations and photos in a hardbound, full color, 624 page book. This book prepares the soon to be pilot for the FAA exam in a unique manner.

 

• Bob Gardner's The Complete Private Pilot:
  	Prospective pilots are offered a thorough understanding of flying fundamentals as well as the aeronautical knowledge needed to earn a private-pilot certificate in this guide to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Knowledge Exams.

 

• King's Private Pilot Course:
  	Like the other private pilot texts, this book provides you with everything needed to pass the FAA exam. The major difference being this is not a textbook, but a series of video presentations.

 

• Jeppesen Private Pilot Manual:
  	The Private Pilot textbook is your primary source for initial study and review on your journey to becoming a private pilot. The intuitive organization and colorful presentation of the manual helps you learn quickly from the start. The text contains complete and concise explanations of the fundamental concepts every private pilot needs to know.

 

 

 

Regulatory Texts

 

• FAR/AIM:
  	Adhering to a reputation for excellence, this definitive manual of the latest civil aviation directives has been fully updated and indexed to clearly reflect all the changes in the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) and the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) over the past year.