Resource Library
Free and member resources for every certificate level — from Student Pilot through CFI.
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Certificate Level
Type
Airfoils
How airfoils generate lift, including pressure differential, camber, and chord line concepts
Angle of Attack
Visual guide to angle of attack, critical AOA, and the relationship between AOA and stalls
Critical Engine
Explanation of critical engine concepts for multi-engine aircraft
Turning Tendencies
The four left-turning tendencies: torque, P-factor, spiraling slipstream, and gyroscopic precession
Sideslip
Sideslip aerodynamics and applications in crosswind landings and forward slips
Airspace
Classification and requirements for all airspace classes: A, B, C, D, E, and G
Traffic Pattern
Standard traffic pattern entries, legs, and procedures for towered and untowered airports
Traffic Pattern Shenanigans
Non-standard traffic pattern entries and common pilot deviations to watch for
Navaids
Overview of navigation aids: VOR, NDB, DME, GPS, and their use in flight navigation
Navlog
How to complete a navigation log for cross-country flight planning
VOR Check Log
VOR receiver accuracy check log template and 30-day check requirements
Fuel Systems
Aircraft fuel system components, operation, and management for single-engine aircraft
Gyroscopic Instruments
How gyroscopic instruments work: attitude indicator, heading indicator, and turn coordinator
Pitot-Static Instruments
Pitot-static system and instruments: airspeed indicator, altimeter, and vertical speed indicator
Retractable Gear
Retractable landing gear systems, operation, and emergency procedures
Simple Hydraulics
Basic hydraulic system principles and applications in aircraft
Venturi
Venturi effect and its application in aircraft systems and instruments
Hold Entries
Determining correct holding pattern entry: direct, teardrop, and parallel
Holds Overview
Complete overview of holding patterns including timing, wind correction, and ATC clearances
IFR Airspace
IFR airspace requirements, minimum altitudes, and route structures
Performance Chart — Cessna
Performance charts and calculations for the Cessna 172 including takeoff, landing, and climb
Performance Chart — Piper
Performance charts and calculations for the Piper PA-28 Cherokee/Warrior
Performance Configuration
Understanding aircraft configuration effects on performance: flaps, gear, and power settings
Performance Overview
General overview of aircraft performance factors and calculations
Weather Overview
Comprehensive overview of aviation weather: air masses, fronts, stability, and hazards
Weather Symbols
Reference guide to weather map symbols, station models, and chart annotations
Aeromedical Factors
Physiological factors affecting pilots: hypoxia, hyperventilation, spatial disorientation, and more
Quick Reference
Quick reference card with commonly needed numbers, frequencies, and procedures
Rules of Thumb
Handy rules of thumb for flight planning, weather, and in-flight calculations
Spatial Disorientation
Types of spatial disorientation and strategies for recognition and recovery
14 CFR Overview
Overview of the Federal Aviation Regulations structure and key parts for pilots
14 CFR §1 Summary
Summary of Part 1: definitions and abbreviations used throughout the FARs
14 CFR §61 Summary
Certification requirements: eligibility, experience, privileges, limitations, and currency
14 CFR §91 Summary
General operating and flight rules: equipment, maintenance, airspace, and operating limitations
NTSB 830 Summary
NTSB Part 830 notification and reporting requirements for accidents and incidents
Instrument Regulations Study Guide
Key regulations for instrument-rated pilots: IFR flight rules, equipment, and currency
Medical Certificates Summary
Medical certificate classes, duration, privileges, and BasicMed requirements
Course Study Guide: Private Pilot — Airplane
Comprehensive study guide for the Private Pilot course covering all knowledge areas
Course Study Guide: Private Pilot — Airplane with Answers
Private Pilot study guide answer key for self-assessment
Course Study Guide: Instrument Airplane
Comprehensive study guide for the Instrument Rating course
Course Study Guide: Instrument — Airplane with Answers
Instrument Rating study guide answer key
Course Study Guide: Multi-Engine
Study guide for multi-engine training covering systems, performance, and procedures
Course Study Guide: Multi-Engine with Answers
Multi-engine study guide answer key
Coordination
Rudder and aileron coordination exercises for developing smooth, coordinated flight
Crosswinds
Crosswind takeoff and landing procedures: crab, wing-low, and combination methods
Engine Fire/Failure
Emergency procedures for engine fire and engine failure during various phases of flight
Go-Around
Go-around / rejected landing procedure from any point in the approach
Lazy Eights
Commercial maneuver: lazy eights with 45°, 90°, and 135° checkpoints
Normal Landing
Standard normal approach and landing procedure from pattern entry through rollout
Normal Takeoff
Standard normal takeoff procedure including run-up, lineup, and climb-out
IFR Pattern A
Instrument flight pattern A for IFR proficiency practice
IFR Pattern B
Instrument flight pattern B for IFR proficiency practice
Power-Off 180°
Commercial maneuver: power-off 180° accuracy approach and landing
Power-Off Stall
Power-off (approach-to-landing) stall recognition and recovery procedure
Power-On Stall
Power-on (departure) stall recognition and recovery procedure
S-Turns
Ground reference maneuver: S-turns across a road with wind correction
Short Field Takeoff/Landing
Maximum performance short field takeoff and landing with obstacle clearance
Soft Field Takeoff/Landing
Soft field takeoff and landing procedures for grass, dirt, or soft surfaces
Slow Flight
Flight at minimum controllable airspeed: configuration, characteristics, and recovery
Stabilized Approaches
Criteria and procedures for maintaining a stabilized approach
Steep Spiral
Commercial maneuver: steep spiral descent around a ground reference point
Steep Turns
45-degree bank steep turn entry, maintenance, and rollout procedure
Accelerated Stop-Go
Accelerated stop-and-go procedure for multi-engine training
Turns Around a Point
Ground reference maneuver: turns around a point with wind correction
Unusual Attitudes
Recognition and recovery from nose-high and nose-low unusual attitudes
Weight and Balance Workbook
Practice problems for weight and balance calculations including CG envelope plotting
E-6B Calculations Workbook
Flight computer practice: ground speed, wind correction, fuel, density altitude, and TAS problems
Private Pilot — Airplane ACS
FAA Airman Certification Standards for Private Pilot Airplane
Instrument Rating ACS
FAA Airman Certification Standards for Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot — Airplane ACS
FAA Airman Certification Standards for Commercial Pilot Airplane
Airline Transport Pilot and Type Rating ACS
FAA ACS for ATP certificate and type ratings
Flight Instructor PTS for Airplanes
FAA Practical Test Standards for Flight Instructor — Airplane
Private Pilot PTS for Rotorcraft
FAA PTS for Private Pilot Rotorcraft-Helicopter
Instrument Rating PTS for Helicopter
FAA PTS for Instrument Rating — Helicopter
Commercial Pilot PTS for Rotorcraft
FAA PTS for Commercial Pilot Rotorcraft-Helicopter
Airline Transport Pilot PTS for Rotorcraft
FAA PTS for ATP Rotorcraft-Helicopter
Flight Instructor PTS for Rotorcraft
FAA PTS for Flight Instructor — Rotorcraft-Helicopter
Stick and Rudder
Classic text by Wolfgang Langewiesche on the art of flying — Langewiesche
The Thinking Pilot’s Flight Manual
Comprehensive guide to airmanship and decision-making by Rick Durden — Durden
AC 00-45H: Aviation Weather Services
FAA AC on aviation weather services, products, and interpretation
AC 43-9C: Maintenance Records
FAA AC on maintenance recording and record-keeping requirements
AC 60-22: Aeronautical Decision Making
FAA AC on aeronautical decision-making, risk management, and hazardous attitudes
AC 61-65H: Certification — Pilots and Instructors
FAA AC on certification of pilots, flight and ground instructors
AC 61-67C: Stall and Spin Awareness Training
FAA AC on stall and spin awareness for pilots and instructors
AC 61-98D: Currency Requirements and Flight Review
FAA AC on currency requirements, flight review, and instrument proficiency check
AC 61-134: General Aviation CFIT Awareness
FAA AC on controlled flight into terrain awareness and prevention
AC 68-1A: Basic Med
FAA AC on BasicMed as an alternative to traditional medical certification
AC 90-48E: Pilots’ Role in Collision Avoidance
FAA AC on see-and-avoid responsibilities and collision avoidance
AC 90-66B: Non-Towered Airport Operations
FAA AC on recommended operations at non-towered airports
AC 90-109A: Transition to Unfamiliar Aircraft
FAA AC on best practices for transitioning to unfamiliar aircraft
AC 91-74B: Pilot Guide — Flight in Icing Conditions
FAA AC on recognizing, avoiding, and operating in icing conditions
AC 120-66C: Aviation Safety Action Program
FAA AC on Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) implementation
AC 91-92: Pilot’s Guide to a Preflight Briefing
FAA AC on getting effective preflight weather briefings
LiveATC.net
Live air traffic control audio feeds from airports worldwide
SkyVector
Free online aviation charts: VFR sectionals, IFR enroute, and terminal procedures
AirNav
Airport information, fuel prices, FBO details, and runway data
Aviation Weather
Official NWS aviation weather products, forecasts, and observations
MedxPress
FAA online system for medical certificate applications (Form 8500-8)
FAA Homepage
Federal Aviation Administration official website
IACRA
Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application system
eCFR Title 14
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations — Title 14 (Aeronautics and Space)
FAA Dynamic Regulatory System (DRS)
FAA regulatory and guidance document search system
Code 7700
In-depth aviation reference covering systems, procedures, and regulations
The Inner Art of Airmanship
Exploring the mental and philosophical aspects of being a skilled pilot
Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators
Classic reference on aerodynamics principles, originally published for Navy pilots
Aeronautical Chart User’s Guide
Guide to reading and interpreting FAA aeronautical charts
Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)
Official guide to basic flight information and ATC procedures
Airplane Flying Handbook
FAA-H-8083-3C: Flight maneuvers and procedures from basic to advanced
Aviation Instructor’s Handbook
FAA-H-8083-9B: Teaching methods, learning theory, and instructor responsibilities
Helicopter Flying Handbook
FAA-H-8083-21B: Helicopter flight maneuvers and procedures
Instrument Flying Handbook
FAA-H-8083-15B: Instrument flying skills, procedures, and concepts
Instrument Procedures Handbook
FAA-H-8083-16B: Detailed guide to instrument procedures and flight operations
Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK)
FAA-H-8083-25C: Foundational handbook covering all knowledge areas for pilots
Weight & Balance Handbook
FAA-H-8083-1B: Aircraft weight and balance theory and calculations