Summary: Excellent book, execpt 1 thing!
Comment: Overall the book was great, it gave me my pilots license but the 1 thing the book didn't do so well on was the weather section. I had trouble understanding the weather theory section so I had to refrence another book so I could learn about the weather. That's it, just the theory, the weather reports and forcast section was good.
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Summary: Excellent Book
Comment: This was an excellent book. Both the material and presentation was very professional and would be great for both a classroom or independent study for the written exam.
The only drawback and it was minor was that the coverage of the required FAR's was minimal, but since everyone buying this book should have a copy of the latest FAR/AIM, this should not be too bad.
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Summary: Excellent Preparation For Private Pilots and Students
Comment: I am a professional airline pilot, and log virtually all of my time in large, turbojet aircraft. I am also a current CFI, although I don't frequently exercise my Instructor privileges in single engine aircraft. Not long ago I was approached to assist in teaching a Private Pilot ground school and to do some tutoring on the side. I accepted more for the challenge than any other reason.
The selected text for the course was the "Private Pilot Manual" by Jeppesen Sanderson, and I must say that I was very impressed with the book. It is very complete and provides easy to comprehend explanations (normally with useful diagrams, charts, or photographs) that make learning relatively painless. It was an excellent refresher for me as well, as single engine VFR flying is not what I do on a daily basis anymore. I highly recommend this book to CFI's for their students, to any Private Pilot or Private Pilot candidate, or to any advanced pilot as a refresher of the basics.
The only complaints I have heard from students are in regard to the relatively high price of the book. My response is that this one book contains the best explanations of the most important concepts needed to pass your written, oral, and practical exams before becoming a Private Pilot, and is an excellent reference to be referred to in the days to come. Flying isn't cheap. Economy is a good thing, but you need to know when to skimp and when to spend. This book is an excellent investment.
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Summary: the best PPL textbook
Comment: I've had my hands on many textbooks on different subjects, but this is one of the best I've ever seen. The full color photos and illustrations are very well done and relevant. The PPL training content is thorough, but they also include little one page articles covering tidbits of aviation trivia and history that are entertaining.
It's the kind of book that you pick up to read a specific topic, but continue to read about other things that caught your eye along the way.
I think it's worth the price. You can probably resell it later, but if you pass the PPL checkride, you'll want to keep it as a reference.
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Summary: must have for the PPL student
Comment: This is an excellent textbook to have accompany you through studies for the private pilot certificate.
Everything is well explained and backed up with very good pictures and diagrams.
It isn't cheap, but then again neither is flying. However I can guarantee that if you purchase this then you'll understand that you made a good decision soon after opening it.