Despam Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 I will be coming for PPL, IFR and CPL training by March 2012. Am almost done with selecting a flight school. I want to start preparing for PPL Ground school. What books or materials should I read or buy in order to prepare well for the PPL written. I want to write the exam as soon as I arrive USA. Should I prepare for IFR Ground School also? If yes, what books should I read? or I should concentrate on only PPL Ground School? Thanks in advance for your advice and contribution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettjeepski Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 I used dauntless software to study for all my writtens and passed all above 90% Good luck training! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodoz Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 The Dauntless software is good for practicing to take the written. The link in my signature has some recommended reading. Other than that, take one certificate at a time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUSTIN_BOATPIX Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 I started with Rotor-craft Flying Handbook, of which you can download for free, I personally prefer having it in front of me and definitely get the ASA Private Pilot Prepware, this will help you a lot for your written. There are many other books out there, but this will get ya started...GOOD LUCK!!! -Dustin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Despam Posted October 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 The Dauntless software is good for practicing to take the written. The link in my signature has some recommended reading. Other than that, take one certificate at a time. I used the demo version of the software. I tried buying it but had issues with my credit card and couldn't get support from them to get it resolved. I have ASA Private Prepware now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Despam Posted October 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 I started with Rotor-craft Flying Handbook, of which you can download for free, I personally prefer having it in front of me and definitely get the ASA Private Pilot Prepware, this will help you a lot for your written. There are many other books out there, but this will get ya started...GOOD LUCK!!! -Dustin I have the Rotorcraft Flying Handbook and have purchased the ASA Private Pilot Prepware. So am good to go. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turner Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge is also a good one to have...Also a free download from faa.gov. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Despam Posted October 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge is also a good one to have...Also a free download from faa.gov. I have that one too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helistar Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 You might want to add to your list the Gleim Pilot Handbook @ http://www.gleim.com/products/productdetails.php/PH-_-Pilot-Handbook It easy to use and understand... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelFire_91 Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 I used the demo version of the software. I tried buying it but had issues with my credit card and couldn't get support from them to get it resolved. I have ASA Private Prepware now.Yeah, I've used the Dauntless software for my CFI and CFII written's, and would recommend it. However, I also had problems with my Credit Card denying and saying it was a fraudulent. I received a call from my bank that asked if I actually had placed that order. So, for some reason their business get's flagged as fraudulent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Despam Posted October 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Yeah, I've used the Dauntless software for my CFI and CFII written's, and would recommend it. However, I also had problems with my Credit Card denying and saying it was a fraudulent. I received a call from my bank that asked if I actually had placed that order. So, for some reason their business get's flagged as fraudulent. I couldn't get my issue resolved so I decided to move on. Dauntless software has poor technical support. I bought ASA Private Pilot Prepware yesterday. Am sure I will be fine with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBird7 Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 Far/AIM, RFH, POH for the aircraft, Commercial PTS, ASA Test prep private book 2012, and CD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r22butters Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 (edited) ...I bought ASA Private Pilot Prepware yesterday. Am sure I will be fine with it. A word of caution. The FAA has been changing their tests, so don't take the actual until you have several practice tests in the HIGH A range! A few months ago I barely passed the FOI in the very low 70's, despite having scored nothing but high A's on the last dozen or so practice tests (a few even at 100%)! Edited October 13, 2011 by r22butters 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 A word of caution. The FAA has been changing their tests, so don't take the actual until you have several practice tests in the HIGH A range! A few months ago I barely passed the FOI in the very low 70's, despite having scored nothing but high A's on the last dozen or so practice tests (a few even at 100%)! I was going to say the same thing. I was getting consistent 98% on the Gleim software, and I got a 72 on the written (FOI). The Gleim test bank had a little over 200 questions, but the FAA FOI test bank was over 600 questions. I've heard they're changing all the tests, but the FOI has been hardest hit (so far). I've heard good things about sheppardair.com (I don't know what all ratings they have). Good luck! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikemv Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 Changes to the FAA test have been addressed by Industry and the recent high failure rate of FOI testers has made the FAA look at the recent new questions and their removal! Also, Industry has assured that we will be consulted and have input to future changes. I completed a survey about this just two days ago. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 FREE http://www.militarynewbie.com/pubs/CNATRA%20P-401%20-%20Introduction%20to%20Helicopter%20Aerodynamics%20Workbook%20.pdfALSO FREE https://www.netc.navy.mil/nascweb/api/NAVAVSCOLSCOM-SG-141.pdfMORE FREE http://www.paragonair.com/public/docs/AdvCircs/AC00-06A_AvWx/AC00-6A_ch06.htmlSOME MORE http://www.theweatherprediction.com/MORE http://www.scottsasha.com/aviation/airspace/operations.html good stuff there, never stop reading learning and expanding your knowledge - our job is to MASTER our craft as professionals not simply earn a certificate and go to work. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick1128 Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 A word of caution. The FAA has been changing their tests, so don't take the actual until you have several practice tests in the HIGH A range! A few months ago I barely passed the FOI in the very low 70's, despite having scored nothing but high A's on the last dozen or so practice tests (a few even at 100%)! While there is a charge to take the written exam, it is not a charge levied by the FAA, the company that does the exam makes that charge. Since the FAA no longer does written exams directly there is only a couple of vendors. If you want to start preparing for the instrument written also, look at the Instrument flying handbook and the instrument procedures handbook. Both are downloadable for free on the FAA website, along with the Practical Test Standards. The FAA has for several years been changing questions on the written exams. While not at the wholesale rate happening recently, but still enough to effect scores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Despam Posted October 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 A word of caution. The FAA has been changing their tests, so don't take the actual until you have several practice tests in the HIGH A range! A few months ago I barely passed the FOI in the very low 70's, despite having scored nothing but high A's on the last dozen or so practice tests (a few even at 100%)! Thanks for the advice. Am months away from taking the test. I am an international student so I wont be able to take the test till I get to USA in March 2012 since there is no testing centre in Africa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviation Audiobooks Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 We created the Rotorcraft Flying Handbook as an audiobook specifically to help pilots pressed for time to study and review for your tests and check rides. It is available at: www.aviationaudiobooks.com Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roondog Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 Get your hands on, and study all the material, rather than memorizing the answers of a test bank. Remember, this is your career and life/ and life of others. If you fail, get a new CFI and study more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldy Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Thanks for the advice. Am months away from taking the test. I am an international student so I wont be able to take the test till I get to USA in March 2012 since there is no testing centre in Africa. Maybe I missed it, but where will you be attending school? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Despam Posted April 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 Maybe I missed it, but where will you be attending school? I am considering Civic Helicopters and US Aviation Academy (formerly All American Helicopters). Any advice on these schools? I hope to leave for school in September, am still gathering my funds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueriver68 Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 I will be coming for PPL, IFR and CPL training by March 2012. Am almost done with selecting a flight school. I want to start preparing for PPL Ground school. What books or materials should I read or buy in order to prepare well for the PPL written. I want to write the exam as soon as I arrive USA. Should I prepare for IFR Ground School also? If yes, what books should I read? or I should concentrate on only PPL Ground School? Thanks in advance for your advice and contribution.Test Prep ASA software Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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