Recommended books for knowledge refresher

[scwalker]

Hello all – it has been far too long since I've flown privately, and I was hoping that somebody might have a good recommendation for a book (or other resources) that will help me scrape off considerable rust prior to meeting with a flight instructor.

Thanks in advance for the help.

 

[poadeleted20]

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[scwalker]

Thanks very much Ron. I appreciate the response.

 

[W. Stewart]

For a general VFR refresher, I like Rod Machado's "Private Pilot Handbook".

For an instrument refresher, I like Peter Dogan's "Instrument Flight Training Manual".

Wells

 

[AggieMike88]

For a general VFR refresher, I like Rod Machado's "Private Pilot Handbook".

Bob Gardner's "The Complete Private Pilot" book does as good of a job, has much less corn, and won't break your foot if you drop it.


BTW; I have the audio version of Rod's book I need to sell.

 

[cirrusmx]

stick and rudder is an awesome book.

 

[Tommy3]

I'm a fan of the (free) FAA guides. For example, the Airplane Flying Handbook and Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (located here: http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/ ) and their Aviation Weather guide ( http://www.faa.gov/regulations_poli....cfm/go/document.information/documentID/22268 ). Good stuff.