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The Complete Private Pilot (The Complete Pilot Series)

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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.

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.

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

Also, a very nice book cover

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. The information is very good but could be explained in simpler terms. If you fly a high wing use the Cessna book and cd's....if you fly a low wing this is a good reference but sometimes tough reading.

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.

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.

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.

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.