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Product Details

Hardcover: 336 pages
Publisher: Aviation Supplies & Academics
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1560270993
ISBN-13: 978-1560270997
Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.2 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,955,407 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Bob Gardner is the author of The Complete Advanced Pilot, The Complete Multi-Engine Pilot, and The Complete Private Pilot. He is a piloting instructor with more than 35 years of experience and a former director of ASA Ground schools. He lives in Renton, Washington.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Can't wait to read more, June 15, 2000

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Bob Gardner's 'The Complete Private Pilot' was in depth, informative, and interesting, as well as easy to understand. This is the type of book you can pick up before you ever step foot into an airplane and comprehend it cover to cover. My instructor suggested the title and assigned two chapters before every flight, but that first evening I read 7 of the 15 chapters! Mr. Gardner gave me the extra confidence I needed to sit in that left seat and I'm here to thank him for it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Novice Review, June 29, 2008

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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.

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4.0 out of 5 stars very clear, December 11, 2011

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This book is written very clear and the pictures inside are clear too. Not too difficult to read.

Also, a very nice book cover

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5.0 out of 5 stars 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. Read more

Published 22 months ago by S. Vitale

5.0 out of 5 stars 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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars 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.

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Published on January 23, 2008 by Kim M. Hardiman

3.0 out of 5 stars Good reference but a struggle to read
Concepts are not well conveyed in later chapters...have to reread to get what he is try to get at. I own a cherokee but found Cleared for Takeoff, a "cessna book", easier to... Read more

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In this book we are going to assume that your training airplane is all-metal, has one engine, a fixed-pitch propeller, and a non-retractable landing gear. Read the first page

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sectional chart excerpt, calculated landing time, radar flight following, intermediate approach segment, inland navigation facility, recreational pilot certificate, mile flight visibility, approach control service, flight service station briefer, airport remarks, hemispherical rule, altimeter setting window, sectional chart legend, airport advisory service, altitude reservation, instrument approach procedure, basic radar service, approach lighting system, wind dot, approved flight manual, approach control facility, aileron drag, assigned airspace, approach light system, instrument departure procedure

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The Complete Private Pilot, Paine Field, Facility Directory, United States, Basic Aerodynamics, Enroute Flight, Flight Watch, National Weather Service, Port Orchard, Federal Aviation Regulations, Communication Procedures, Aeronautical Information Manual, Seattle Radio, Aircraft Systems, Global Positioning System, Weight Moment, Bremerton National, Pilot's Operating Handbook, Seattle Approach Control, Aviation Weather Center, Lake Tapps, North Pole, Puget Sound, Seattle Class, Use Figure

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The Complete Advanced Pilot: A Combined Commercial and Instrument Course (Complete Advanced Pilot: A Combined Commercial & Instrument Course) by Bob Gardner in Front Matter
Aviation Weather (FAA Handbooks) by Federal Aviation Administration on page 128
The Complete Multi-Engine Pilot (The Complete Pilot series) by Bob Gardner in Front Matter

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