The Complete Private Pilot (The Complete Pilot series) [Paperback]

Bob Gardner (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Complete Pilot series | Publication Date: February 28, 2007

Prospective pilots are offered a thorough understanding of flying fundamentals as well as the aeronautical knowledge needed to earn a private-pilot certificate in this guide to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Knowledge Exams. Topics such as basic aerodynamics, flight instruments, communication procedures, and weather are discussed and augmented with checklists, mnemonic devices, specific tips, and special learning techniques that help students quickly grasp the information, pass the required tests and checkrides, and have an operational and practical understanding of the private-pilot certificate. Each chapter concludes with sample questions taken directly from FAA exams.

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"A bedrock book in your aviation library."  —Richard Taylor, author, IFR for VFR Pilots

About the Author

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 former director of ASA Ground schools. He lives in Seattle.

Product Details

• Paperback: 365 pages
• Publisher: Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc.; 10 edition (February 28, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560276118
• ISBN-13: 978-1560276111
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.2 x 0.8 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: #465,058 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

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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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

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

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Chris "Chris" (New Jersey, U.S.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Private Pilot (Paperback)

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.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

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.

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

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This review is from: The Complete Private Pilot (The Complete Pilot series) (Paperback)

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

Also, a very nice book cover