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Private Pilot Knowledge Test Prep 2006The answers and explanations to all the questions in the FAA's Knowledge test database. Arranged by category and includes study material for each category. By Aviation Supplies & Academics. ASA-TP-P-06. 344 pages.
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The Student Pilot's Flight ManualA very entertaining, while complete and informative text for the Student Pilot, from first flight to the Private Certificate, including presolo and postsolo flight, cross-country and night flying. Recommended by many CFIs. By William K. Kershner, 9th edition. 480 pages. New and Used |
AIM / FAR 2006All Federal Aviation Regulations required for Student and Private Pilots and the complete Aeronautical Information Manual, including the Pilot / Controller Glossary. Includes a FREE website for online updates and additional information throughout the year for the currency pilots need for safety, security, and avoidance of flight violations. A 'must' reference for pilots. By McGraw-Hill and Charles F. Spence, October, 2005; 986 pages.
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Rod Machado's Private Pilot Handbook
The Ultimate Private Pilot Book by the well-known aviation humorist. If you'd like humor woven into all aspects of learning to fly, this book is for you. 572 pages.
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How To Become A PilotThe Step-by-Step Guide to Flying The FAA's textbook of the technical aspects of flying, instruments and the physics of an airplane in flight. A good prep for the Private Pilot Ground School. Revised edition (March 1987). 270 pages.
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The Complete Private PilotBy Bob Gardner and ASA. 9th edition (December 2002), 350 pages.
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Pilot's Handbook ofAeronautical Knowledge  Contains the material used extensively in the FAA Private and Commercial Pilot Knowledge Exams: Principles of flight, airplanes and engines, flight instruments, weight & balance, airplane performance, weather, airport operations, airspace and navigation. Formerly FAA advisory circular AC 61-23C. FAA-H-8083-25; December, 2003; 352 pages.
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Airplane Flying HandbookFAA #8083-3A The FAA's text on learning to fly. Includes all maneuvers to be learned for the Private Pilot Practical Test; plus advanced flying including transitioning to complex aircraft, and multiengine, tailwheel, seaplane and skiplane aircraft. Many test questions for the FAA Knowledge Exams for pilots come directly from this guide. 2nd edition (September 1, 2004), FAA-H-8083-3A. 280 pages.
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From the Ground UpDiscusses theory of flight, aircraft engines, airports, airspace, air rules and procedures, meteorology and aviation safety, and human factors. An extensive glossary and index help pilots keep current with changing technology and regulations affecting the aviation industry. April 1, 2003 by Sandy A. F. Macdonald and ASA, 356 pages.
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Cessna 152A Pilot's Guide Series For pilots looking to supplement their individual plane's official flight manual, these sourcebooks provide an overview of the aircraft and detailed descriptions of its systems, handling characteristics, limitations, and performance data. By Jeremy M. Pratt.
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Cessna 172A Pilot's Guide Series For pilots looking to supplement their individual plane's official flight manual, these sourcebooks provide an overview of the aircraft and detailed descriptions of its systems, handling characteristics, limitations, and performance data. By Jeremy M. Pratt.
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Stick and RudderAn Explanation of the Art of Flying Wolfgang Langewiesche's Aviation Classic, first published in 1944. A unique description of flying, angle of attack control, and detailed explanation of exactly HOW to land an airplane. Helps pilots understand flight and complete airplane control. Also excellent for instructors. By Wolfgang Langewiesche, 390 pages.
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Private Oral Exam GuideThe Comprehensive Guide to Prepare You for the FAA Oral Exam Updated to reflect vital FAA regulatory, procedural, and training changes, this indispensable tool prepares private pilots for their one-on-one "checkride" with an FAA examiner. Question and Answer format. By ASA, 8th edition (January 2005) ASA-OEG-P7, 208 pages.
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Private Pilot for Airplane Single-Engine Land and Sea Practical Test Standards#FAA-S-8081-14AS (Single-Engine) August 1, 2002. By ASA, 67 pages.
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Guide to the Biennial Flight ReviewComplete Preparation for Issuing or Taking a flight Review ASA-OEG-BFR3. 3rd edition (February 2002). By Jackie Spanitz and ASA, 122 pages.
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The Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical KnowledgeThe Comprehensive Guide to Prepare You for the FAA Oral Exam Basic pilot information presented in comprehensive format for student and private pilots. Terminology, navigation, airport operations, radio communications, emergency procedures, flight planning and more are featured. Quiz questions at end of each chapter; New chapter dealing with the process of learning to fly; the pleasures, benefits, advantages and opportunities. By Paul E. Illman, Hardcover, 614 pages.
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The Pilot's Manual: Ground SchoolClear, concise language leads students through everything they need to know in order to pass both their Private Pilot and Commercial Pilot FAA Knowledge Exams in this guide. By Ltd. Aviation Theory Centre. 726 pages.
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The Pilot's Manual - Flight SchoolHow to Fly Your Airplane Through All the FAR/JAR Maneuvers Coaches pilots through all the private and commercial flight maneuvers. By Ltd. Aviation Theory Centre; 3rd edition (April, 2003) 656 pages.
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Your Pilot's LicenseA Handbook for aspiring students and new pilots that answers the most often asked questions about obtaining a pilot's certificate, including the parts of an airplane, flight theory, navigation and piloting techniques, weather, and instructors and flight schools. More than 100 illustrations. 7th edition; March, 2003; 224 pages.
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Cross-Country Flying4th edition November, 1994; by Jerry A. Eichenberger, 206 pages. New and Used |
The Complete Guide to Flight InstructionFor those planning to learn to fly, points out the common mistakes most student pilots commit, and goes through all the pitfalls from zero hours through ATP. 546 pages.
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The $100 HamburgerA Guide to Pilots' Favorite Fly-In Restaurants 2nd edition (November 18, 2002), by John F. Purner, 410 pages.
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The $500 Round of GolfA Guide to Pilot-Friendly Golf Courses Organized by state, this guide offers pilot-recommended best places to land for a round of golf. Courses are rated and descriptions include technical runway and FBO information, transportation options, and a run down on course details, costs, and accommodation. (February 5, 2003), by John F. Purner, 248 pages.
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The Complete Idiot's Guide To Sport FlyingFirst book on the topic of sport flying The Complete Idiot’s Guide‚ to Sport Flying introduces this new field of flying to consumers, and shows you how to fly smart—offering hundreds of tips on how to get more flying fun for less money. (February 1, 2005), by Dan Ramsey and Earl Downs, with Foreword by Tom Poberezny. 336 pages.
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