Private Pilot and Recreational Pilot: FAA Knowledge Test for the FAA Computer-Based Pilot Knowledge Test

by Irvin N. Gleim, Garrett W. Gleim, James R. Hasselback

Book Overview

The primary purpose of Private Pilot and Recreational Pilot FAA Written Exam is to provide you with the easiest, fastest, and least expensive means of passing the FAA Private Pilot - Airplane (PAR)... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1581949332
• ISBN13: 9781581949339
• Release Date: January 2011
• Publisher: Gleim Publications
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

Absolutely essential study material.

The FAA written test consists of 60 3-choice multiple choice questions that are pulled randomly from a bank of 600 standard questions. This book contains all 600 questions, the answers, and the answer explainations. Both my flying instructor and ground school teacher declared this book essential. I really can't comment on the other study aids the previous reviewer mentioned, because this book was all I used for my FAA written. It's divided up into 11 chapters, each chapter starting with a brief summary of the important points covered in the test and followed by all the standard test questions on the subject. Systematic study of each chapter starting about a week before the test, coupled with free on-line practice tests [exams4pilots-dot-com] will almost guarantee a passing grade. However, the purpose of this book is strictly to get you to pass the test. Each chapter begins with a warning stating that much more knowledge and information is necessary to fly safely. Everything that isn't specifically on the test is omitted. I passed on the first try with a 97%. P.S. - This book is updated every year to reflect changes in the FAA testing material and proceedures. Make sure the one you're buying is at most a year old.

Great study aid

When studying for the FAA Private Pilot written exam, you've got choices. You can grab a CFI and have him teach you the material, attend a weekend cram course, purchase a DVD/VHS study course, or use the Gleim prep book. Depending on your learning style, you should pick the one you think will work best.This unique book contains the entire FAA written test pool with explanative answers. Each chapter focuses on a FAA requirement, presents the basic information you need to know, then the questions and answers are presented to the reader. For students who like independent study, I think this is the way to go. Highly recommended.

A must have for passing the flight exam

This book won't teach you everything you need to know to be a good pilot, but that's not it's intent. It will teach you everything you need to know to pass the flight exam! If you struggle with written, multiple choice, and fairly pointless exams, then this book is for you!

Best way to prepare for the FAA computerized exam.

I found the book to be very helpful in preparing for the FAA exam. It provides the most information in the least amount of space possible. Using an "outline" format, it provides the main points, followed by all the necessary details in the sub-points. I would highly recommend this book to anyone preparing to become a pilot.