Private Pilot Test Prep 2008: Study and Prepare for the Recreational and Private Airplane, Helicopter, Gyroplane, Glider, Balloon, Airship, Powered ... FAA Knowledge Tests (Test Prep series) [Paperback]

Federal Aviation Administration (Author), Jackie Spanitz (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2007 | ISBN-10: 1560276592 | ISBN-13: 978-1560276593 | Edition: Supplement

Applicants studying for the Private Pilot Knowledge Exam will find answers and explanations for every question in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) exam database in this guide. All of the more than 900 questions from the exam are arranged by subject category and are accompanied by specific study material. Each question is followed by the answer, an explanation, and a reference and subject code for further study in FAA materials. Basic aerodynamics, engine operation, flight instruments, performance, radio navigation, and meteorology are among the subjects covered.

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About the Author

The Federal Aviation Administration is the government agency that regulates and sets standards for the aviation industry. Jackie Spanitz is the director of curriculum development for Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. She is the technical editor of the Test Prep series and the author of Commercial Pilot Syllabus, Guide to the Biennial Flight Review, Instrument Rating Syllabus, and Private Pilot Syllabus. She lives in Everett, Washington.

Product Details

• Paperback: 376 pages
• Publisher: Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc.; Supplement edition (September 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560276592
• ISBN-13: 978-1560276593
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,362,735 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but Gleim is better, February 20, 2008

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William Corsair "Will" (Leavenworth County, KS USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Private Pilot Test Prep 2008: Study and Prepare for the Recreational and Private Airplane, Helicopter, Gyroplane, Glider, Balloon, Airship, Powered ... FAA Knowledge Tests (Test Prep series) (Paperback)

The ASA book is good but the Gleim book is far superior. (Amazon didn't carry the Gleim 08 version when I needed it so I had to go directly to the Gleim site). Both books are laid out similarly: major study sections with several introductory overviews of main points, followed by multiple-choice questions from the current FAA test.

The Gleim book is far superior for one simple reason: Gleim explains why all of the incorrect choices are wrong. The ASA book rarely does. I found the Gleim book invaluable in my study for the written exam (93%, thanks to Gleim), even though I bought both the ASA and the Gleim books. In fact, the explanation of a wrong answer was often more illuminating than knowing I'd chosen the right answer, because it made me think and make better mental connections.

Gleim even emailed me back within 12 hours when I had a question about some of the airspace material that I found contradictory. Their explanation was very thorough and professional. When I emailed to thank them for helping me achieve a successful score, they emailed back and thanked me for the compliment.

I'm an instructional designer by profession and I can say without reservation that Gleim is the better choice.

4.0 out of 5 stars light on explanation, fine to pass the exam, February 25, 2008

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John P. Qaqundah "basicadvice" (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Private Pilot Test Prep 2008: Study and Prepare for the Recreational and Private Airplane, Helicopter, Gyroplane, Glider, Balloon, Airship, Powered ... FAA Knowledge Tests (Test Prep series) (Paperback)

Buy this book if you're looking to pass the FAA exam, but not if you're trying to understand the material. The authors do a great job of researching and recreating the FAA test questions and they present them in a concise and organized manner. But if you really want to understand the material, you'll need to refer to the FAA book, Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge: FAA-H-8083-25. I would buy them both, one to learn the material, the other to pass the test.

4.0 out of 5 stars I think it works very well, October 30, 2007

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Evan Krueger (Crystal Lake, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Private Pilot Test Prep 2008: Study and Prepare for the Recreational and Private Airplane, Helicopter, Gyroplane, Glider, Balloon, Airship, Powered ... FAA Knowledge Tests (Test Prep series) (Paperback)

This book is a great tool for preparing for the knowledge test. It sums up major points in each question category (using very good explanations) and asks actual FAA questions complete with answers. Like the previous reviewer said, this book is primarily for the PPL but includes some questions for the other ratings.