Private Pilot hailed the previous edition as "an outstanding source for anyone interested in getting a pilot's license." Eichenberger's update of this classic guide to getting your pilot's license keeps all the practical wisdom and humor of the popular original, and adds up-to-the-minute information on the latest changes in federal regulations and requirements, plus advances in aviation. Covers training considerations ... flying the airplane ... weather ... the examinations ... and aspiring pilots' most frequently asked questions, along with a great deal more concrete advice.
Spotlight customer reviews:
Customer Rating: Summary: A Good Overview Comment: There are a lot of "learn to fly" books out there. This is clearly one of the better ones, covering all the basics. It answers many questions that student pilots may have. It's a good price and should be considered. [.....]
Customer Rating: Summary: The book I needed to read. Comment: I needed to read this book. I am in the process of pursuing a private pilots license and this was so beneficial to me to be able to read a book that answered those questions I would have never thought to ask. Customer Rating: Summary: Must agree... Comment: I must agree with every positive thing said about this work. It has really inspired and carried me through into actually taking action. Like having a friend by your side, giving advice. Customer Rating: Summary: Very Good Book Comment: Very well written introduction for anyone considering becoming a pilot. This book provides a short, but thorough, analysis of just about all that being a pilot involves - from initial training to life as a General Aviation pilot. Finally - a book well worth the money! Customer Rating: Summary: I use it for Ground School - Great book Comment: I am a CFI (Certificated Flight Instructor) and have read several popular 'Private Pilot Training' manuals. Many of them are expensive, and very thick. I don't use them though...I use THIS book. It covers 90% of what I want covered in ground school, and I augment it with other materials as I see fit. It is quite inexpensive, and it is very well-written. I highly recommend this book to prospective pilots, to student pilots, and to certificated pilots as a handy 'quick refresher'. If you have ever considered becoming a pilot (trust me, it is worth every penny), this this book gives you a great overview of what flying is about.
