Soloing question

[Crosswind]

My fellow aviators, I have a question for you all! k here it goes... I do not if this is the right place to ask this concern of mine, but my CFI is always saying that I'm gonna be one of those guys that soloes with a short amount of hours. Now, my concern is that I have not done any "real" substantial Ground School, in other words, all I have learned is basically stuff I've read on my own (From Jeppesen and FAA books or from COHERENT internet sites). Is there a good "class" or "course" I can do on my own- in the comfort of home- that you guys would recommend me?

Your input would be greatly appreciated

[Crosswind]

For instance, I guess this would be "good"?

http://www.gleim.com/products/produc...ell=PP+KIT+SDO

Although the price seems a bit exorbitant...I'd rather spend that $ on flight time.

[mojo6911]

If you are doing it Part 61, the Jepp Private Manual is awesome, and you can just teach yourself from that, if you are motivated. Take notes and ask your instructor to fill in the blanks. You will have to take a Pre solo knowledge test, so make sure that you study up!

Purchase the Gleim book to study for your Private Written Exam (Around $15), and you will be all set. I would save the $$ for flying too.

[Crosswind]

Thanks mojo, yes. If you are referring to this Jepp book:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/ima...283155&s=books

That's the one I currently "have" (I do not own it, it's been "lent" to me, along with the Jepp Private Pilot Test Guide-I have taken the first two tests in it and aced them).

Also, about the Gleim book...Is this the one I should get?
http://www.deltaconnectionskyshop.co...lotWritten.gif

One last thing, (Sorry), I have also recently purchased (With the advice of my CFI) the FAA's Pilot Flying Handbook, should I use that as well to study? I have noticed that isn't "ground school" material, that is, it is more helpful to what you're doing in the sky rather than to teach me the terminology, etc. you have to learn for the Ground School exam.

Once again, thanks!

[mojo6911]

If you have the Jepp test guide, forget the Gleim. You are pretty much set. Get the ASA Oral Exam Guide to help you prepare for the oral, and your instructor should have fill in the rest of the blanks.

[Crosswind]

Sounds good What do you say about the FAA Airplane Flying Handbook, though? (I recently purchased it)

[Captain Snow]

I have the PHAK and the AFH.
I use them as a secondary form of studying.
I learn mostly from the CFI, and my Aero Ground School teacher.
They teach off of the Gleim, and to study I read the Study Guide, then if I have questions I reinforce it using the AFH or PHAK. They tend to say things in a different manner and will go a little more in-depth.

[mojo6911]

Originally Posted by Crosswind

Sounds good What do you say about the FAA Airplane Flying Handbook, though? (I recently purchased it)

Anything from the FAA is good to have, but not a necessity, IMO. It fills in a lot of blanks about the manuevers, and will come in handy when you decide to fly different types of airplanes.

[nosehair]

Originally Posted by Crosswind

What do you say about the FAA Airplane Flying Handbook

Read the PTS. You will notice at the top of each task, there is a publication reference. These are the references that the FAA expects you to have knowledge from. The FAA Airplane Flying Handbook is the book of reference for all flight maneuvers and airport operations and most of the practical aspects of flying. There are many other good books, but the FAA referenced books are the ones that you are expected to know on the Practical Test.