The Complete Private Pilot

By Bob Gardner

Book Overview

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, author Bob 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 example of a sectional chart is provided in the back for use with the 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 in this Twelfth Edition are internet links for useful aviation websites, weather charts, flight planning, etc., with a section showing examples of online weather sources and more (with full-color examples of weather chart products). Also included is information on the new ICAO-based flight planning form, 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1619543222
• ISBN13: 9781619543225
• Release Date: March 2016
• Publisher: Aviation Supplies & Academics
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 2.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.2" x 10.6"

Customer Reviews

Great Starting Point and Well Rounded

Great way to learn about all subjects within the private pilot certification requirements. You probably don't want to use it solely for reference as it's written like a book. The book is VERY straight forward but if you don't like reading then this isn't the time to try.

Back to Flying

Been away from piloting for several years. This book is very helpful. A quick read for the seasoned pilot and a good reference for the newbie.

Very good pre-flight-training book

Read this book to whet your appetite before starting flight training. Great information, great tips that you'll carry with you once you start flying.

A Novice Review

I am a novice learner, but this book was a recommendation from a dear friend who is a PhD in Aerospace. The title has never disappointed when it comes to finding facts. The treatment on Bernoullis principle and the lift geenration and air foil design is delightful to go through. I couldnt understand the interplay of Angle of Attach and Speed and lift, from even the stick and rudder title. Excellent conceptual treatment for a class of books which are geared to be operator's manuals.

The Complete Private Pilot

This is an excellent book for people who want to learn how to become a private pilot. The book came on time and in great condition. It has good practice tests and answers at the end of every chapter. I highly recommend this book.