Learn everything you need for the FAA private pilot exam, biennial flight reviews, and updating and refreshing your knowledge.

Trade Paperback + PDF eBook version: Trade paperback book comes with code to download the eBook from ASA's website. Taking and passing an FAA Knowledge Exam is required for earning the Private Pilot, Sport Pilot, and Recreational Pilot certificates. Using the FAA exam as the premise for learning, Gardner applies practical information so readers are not only prepared for the tests, but also for the cockpit. He augments the required aeronautical knowledge by giving specific tips and techniques, checklists, mnemonic devices, and sound advice from personal experience. A full-color foldout example of a sectional chart is provided inside the back cover for use with the numerous interactive exercises throughout the book. Each chapter concludes with sample FAA Knowledge Exam questions. A comprehensive glossary and index are included as well. This practical application of the FAA Knowledge Exam is not available in any other text! Included throughout the book are internet links for useful aviation websites, weather charts, flight planning, etc., with a section showing examples of online weather sources and more. Also included is information on "FITS" (FAA/Industry Training Standards), scenario-based training, single-pilot resource management, and learner-centered grading. This is a convenient, comprehensive source for this information—everything complete in one book! With Gardner's approachable yet concise writing style, readers are able to quickly grasp the subjects, pass the required tests and checkrides, and gain an operational understanding of flight they can take straight to the cockpit. The Complete Private Pilot works as a companion textbook to ASA's Private Pilot Virtual Test Prep DVD Ground School. An integrated Flight/Ground Syllabus for both Part 141 and 61 programs is also available to accompany the textbook. Foreword by Richard Taylor.

Now spiral bound! Features a step-by-step description of course contents. Includes: Lesson objectives * Flight and ground time allocations for all lessons, and * Coordination of other academic support materials with your flight training. ISBN 0-88487-240-8

Airplane Flying Handbook Front Matter Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Flight Training Chapter 2: Ground Operations Chapter 3: Basic Flight Maneuvers Chapter 4: Maintaining Aircraft Control: Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (PDF) Chapter 5: Takeoffs and Departure Climbs Chapter 6: Ground Reference Maneuvers Chapter 7: Airport Traffic Patterns Chapter 8: Approaches and Landings Chapter 9: Performance Maneuvers Chapter 10: Night Operations Chapter 11: Transition to Complex Airplanes Chapter 12: Transition to Multiengine Airplanes Chapter 13: Transition to Tailwheel Airplanes Chapter 14: Transition to Turbopropeller-Powered Airplanes Chapter 15: Transition to Jet-Powered Airplanes Chapter 16: Transition to Light Sport Airplanes (LSA) Chapter 17: Emergency Procedures Glossary Index

"...the most complete explanation of aeronautical concepts for pilots pursuing a Private Pilot certificate."-- cover.

Private Pilot Certification Test Preparation" is an indispensable guide for individuals aspiring to become private pilots and successfully pass the FAA's Private Pilot Knowledge Test. This comprehensive book offers a thorough and structured approach to help you build the knowledge and skills required to obtain your private pilot's license. Inside this book, you'll discover: Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers all the essential topics and subjects that aspiring private pilots need to master, including aerodynamics, aircraft systems, flight maneuvers, navigation, weather, regulations, and more. Practice Questions: To reinforce your understanding and test readiness, the book includes a wide range of practice questions and answers, simulating the format and content of the actual FAA exam. Detailed Explanations: Complex concepts are explained in a clear and accessible manner, ensuring that you grasp the fundamentals of aviation and flight. Test-Taking Strategies: The book provides valuable test-taking strategies and tips to help you approach the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Test with confidence. Whether you're pursuing a career in aviation or simply fulfilling a lifelong dream of becoming a private pilot, "Private Pilot Certification Test Preparation" is your trusted companion for success. It equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel on the exam and lays the foundation for safe and skilled private pilot operations.