Student Pilot Books Free.....

[LearLove]

geez wish they had this when I was a student. All your FAA training handbooks free online.

http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aviation/

Hope it helps someone or saves them $$$, why buy from sportys or whoever.

Basically all the text you need for PVT thru ATP (less written questions and PTS syllabus(s))

1. Airplane Flying Handbook

http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aircraft/airplane_handbook/

2. Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge

http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aviation/pilot_handbook/

3. Instrument Flying Handbook

http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aviation/instrument_flying_handbook/

4. Instrument Procedures Handbook

http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aviation/instrument_procedures_handbook/

5. AIM - Aeronautical Information Manual

http://www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/air_traffic/publications/ATpubs/AIM/

6. Aviation Instructors Handbook

http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aviation/media/FAA-H-8083-9.pdf

 

[avbug]

While electronic formats are okay on the road if you're in a pinch, nothing beats the ability to write notes in the margin of paper. If that sort of thing had been available when I was a student (no computers then, no internet, and we didn't even own a TV)...I'd have still gone for the paper.

My company manuals are all on disc right now, but I still opt for the paper and carry it, and write in it in every available scrap of margin or free space.

On a computer screen, it's cumbersome to flip between pages, or throughout the manual, but with paper, it's easy.

Good references, but buy the books. It's worth it.

 

[midlifeflyer]

While electronic formats are okay on the road if you're in a pinch, nothing beats the ability to write notes in the margin of paper. If that sort of thing had been available when I was a student (no computers then, no internet, and we didn't even own a TV)...I'd have still gone for the paper.

You say that in part because you are old.

There are things that I think are still better in print (I'm old too) but the chances are excellent that if that sort of thing had been available when you were a student, you would have grown up in a digital world where using digital materials may have been a natural way to study rather than being in effect, a second language.

 

[avbug]

You say that in part because you are old.

I am?

No, I didn't say what I said because I was made to say it by my background; I said it because it's what I believe...being someone who can think for himself.

And who isn't old.

Let's face it, rather than try to scroll back and forth through a PDF document in which you can't easily put notes, circle and highlight and underline, nick corners and crossreference pages, a book serves memory and learning and the ability to look something up quickly, so much better.

 

[LearLove]

avbug - sure I agree, I like paper also - I have all the books above except the Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge - was going to buy it but I really don't need another book on my shelf plus I know most of the stuff in there (not said like a know-it-all more like I've seen it by this point in my flying career/life) but it is a great review of stuff i don't see/use alot. Plus its awsome online if your in a hotel like i am now - kill alittle time and read some stuff from back in pilot 101.

I was also reading some inst stuff from the inst procedures on notams - good to put you asleep when you drink an orange soda at 1am - learned some stuff about notams I never used before.

anyway - hope it helps someone.

 

[learflyer]

This may sound old, but it's amazing what resources these kids have these days like this board. 15 short years ago, all we had was a typewriter, and the air jobs digest, to blanket mail several operators at a time. There was no where to go to see how things suck (Mesa)or how great they are at nja . We were happy just to get that multi-time.

 

[midlifeflyer]

I am?

No, I didn't say what I said because I was made to say it by my background; I said it because it's what I believe...being someone who can think for himself.

Obviously, I can't speak for you but I know that I am a person who thinks independently but that my beliefs and the way I think is a product of my experience and background. I was not born whole as a completed adult and have learned things along the way.

Let's face it, rather than try to scroll back and forth through a PDF document in which you can't easily put notes, circle and highlight and underline, nick corners and crossreference pages

Actually, I can easily put notes, circle, and highlight, as well as bookmark (IMO, nicked corners and cross-references with a description) and keyword search, and do so regularly, since the first thing I do with most of the paper I work with daily is have it scanned to pdf.

 

[VW Pilot]

I agree with Avbug...I prefer paper. Oh and learflyer....way to go Burt....

 

[Swass]

I agree with Avbug, just print out the resources. There may be alot of paper involved so do it somewhere cheap.

 

[midlifeflyer]

I agree with Avbug, just print out the resources. There may be alot of paper involved so do it somewhere cheap.

It will probably be cheaper to buy the book than print all of it yourself.