Best PPL handbook???

SharkFisher · August 16th, 2006, 23:39

In your opinion for an independent study for the PPL exam what would you recommend? Also I think for an independent study a book that comes with a workbook would work the best for me.

jtrain609 · August 16th, 2006, 23:40

Written? Gleim.

SharkFisher · August 16th, 2006, 23:47

Thanks! Can you verify please is this it?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/158...e&n=283155Sold.

And what of the rest? Like the oral? Which book is mostly recommended?

frog_flyer · August 16th, 2006, 23:47

gleim. asa sucks my bleeps.

herreshoffoffoff, how did that note end up ?

1 thru 10?

oral i used the asa but didn't really look at it. just know the written stuff and be able to speak english.

desertdog71 · August 17th, 2006, 00:47

Rod Machados Private Pilot Handbook and Workbook and the ASA Private Oral Prep and PTS guides.

Brazilian_Pilot · August 17th, 2006, 00:52

I really liked the Jepp one, I got it used for 30 bucks and I used the gleim also.

SteveC · August 17th, 2006, 01:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brazilian_Pilot

I really liked the Jepp one, I got it used for 30 bucks and I used the gleim also.

I know where he can get an old version (Jeppesen Private Pilot Manual) for a lot cheaper than that.

ETAV8R · August 17th, 2006, 01:56

Gleim PPL Written, Rod Machado's Private Pilot Handbook, and ASA Combo, or separately-Airplane Flying Handbook and Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge

I have purchased many books on the subject, I have found that this combination covers all the areas of interest.
I also have the Jepp and it is a good text to have but not necessary. If you have money to burn, go for it, get them all.

JaceTheAce · August 17th, 2006, 02:52

Rod Machado's Private Pilot Handbook and the thick hardcover Jeppesen Priviate Pilot book that costs $70.

SharkFisher · August 17th, 2006, 08:42

Thanks for all the recommendations. I have already a copy of Machado’s book, and I am planning on obtaining his workbook as well. Looks like it boils down to Gleim’s book as well as Jeppessen’s. I might buy them both. (The FBO recommends William Kershner’s book, wonder if I will end up buying that one too)

ETAV8R · August 17th, 2006, 13:11

Kerschners book is ok. The ASA ones suffice if you already have Machado and Jepp. Don't really need the Jepp imho.

SharkFisher · August 17th, 2006, 13:33

ASA combo looks really good, along with a copy of Machado, Gleim, and Jepp, I should be good to go by the time I get to Kershner. I will look at it like this. Instead of signing up for 5 classes I signed up for 4, for the fall semester. So my 5th class will be this!

JaceTheAce · August 17th, 2006, 13:49

One thing that is really good about the Jepp is it has really nice graphics that are very good for visual learners. It's well written and won't bore you to death like the FAA-issued Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge and Airplane Flying Handbook.

SharkFisher · August 17th, 2006, 13:56

nice. I dropped a couple of responses on SteveC's Jepp. Hopefully it will work out.

August 16th, 2006, 23:39	#1
SharkFisher Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: CH PA Posts: 238	Best PPL handbook??? In your opinion for an independent study for the PPL exam what would you recommend? Also I think for an independent study a book that comes with a workbook would work the best for me.

August 16th, 2006, 23:40	#2
jtrain609 Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Park City, UT Posts: 12,321	Re: Best PPL handbook??? Written? Gleim.

August 16th, 2006, 23:47	#3
SharkFisher Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: CH PA Posts: 238	Re: Best PPL handbook??? Thanks! Can you verify please is this it? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/158...e&n=283155Sold. And what of the rest? Like the oral? Which book is mostly recommended?

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August 17th, 2006, 00:52	#6
Brazilian_Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago Suburbs, IL 1C5 (Clow) Posts: 314	Re: Best PPL handbook??? I really liked the Jepp one, I got it used for 30 bucks and I used the gleim also.

August 17th, 2006, 01:56	#8
ETAV8R Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: SoCal Posts: 527	Re: Best PPL handbook??? Gleim PPL Written, Rod Machado's Private Pilot Handbook, and ASA Combo, or separately-Airplane Flying Handbook and Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge I have purchased many books on the subject, I have found that this combination covers all the areas of interest. I also have the Jepp and it is a good text to have but not necessary. If you have money to burn, go for it, get them all.

August 17th, 2006, 02:52	#9
JaceTheAce Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Most of the time in the air Posts: 7,345	Re: Best PPL handbook??? Rod Machado's Private Pilot Handbook and the thick hardcover Jeppesen Priviate Pilot book that costs $70. __________________ "Time spent flying is not deducted from one's lifespan." Free The Grapes!

August 17th, 2006, 08:42	#10
SharkFisher Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: CH PA Posts: 238	Re: Best PPL handbook??? Thanks for all the recommendations. I have already a copy of Machado’s book, and I am planning on obtaining his workbook as well. Looks like it boils down to Gleim’s book as well as Jeppessen’s. I might buy them both. (The FBO recommends William Kershner’s book, wonder if I will end up buying that one too) Last edited by SharkFisher; August 17th, 2006 at 09:19.

August 17th, 2006, 13:11	#11
ETAV8R Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: SoCal Posts: 527	Re: Best PPL handbook??? Kerschners book is ok. The ASA ones suffice if you already have Machado and Jepp. Don't really need the Jepp imho.

August 17th, 2006, 13:33	#12
SharkFisher Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: CH PA Posts: 238	Re: Best PPL handbook??? ASA combo looks really good, along with a copy of Machado, Gleim, and Jepp, I should be good to go by the time I get to Kershner. I will look at it like this. Instead of signing up for 5 classes I signed up for 4, for the fall semester. So my 5th class will be this!

August 17th, 2006, 13:49	#13
JaceTheAce Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Most of the time in the air Posts: 7,345	Re: Best PPL handbook??? One thing that is really good about the Jepp is it has really nice graphics that are very good for visual learners. It's well written and won't bore you to death like the FAA-issued Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge and Airplane Flying Handbook. __________________ "Time spent flying is not deducted from one's lifespan." Free The Grapes!

August 17th, 2006, 13:56	#14
SharkFisher Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: CH PA Posts: 238	Re: Best PPL handbook??? nice. I dropped a couple of responses on SteveC's Jepp. Hopefully it will work out.

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