Buying the required pilot supplies and materials individually
can be costly, especially if you are just starting out. Couple
this with the cost of flying lessons and it’s best to take an economical
approach to your newfound hobby or career goal whenever possible. Purchasing the kit recommended by your flight
instructor or flying school can save you dollars as well as ensure that you are
totally prepared with all the correct materials for each lesson.
There are many manufacturers of pilot training kits and the
best known and most established include ASA, Jeppesen and Gleim. Be sure to follow the recommendation of your
flight school so that you are in sync with your class – there is a kit
available for every rating, including Helicopter Pilot Training. Personalized training kits for flight schools
are available to meet specific training needs or if some materials seem to work
better in your experience. This provides
the option to mix manufacturer’s materials or particular supplies if some are
preferred over others. Please contact us
directly and we will be happy to work with you to meet your specific needs.
The contents of each kit vary with the license or
endorsement but typically include a number of ground school books in order to
prepare for the FAA Knowledge exam, oral and practical exams as well as the
flight test or check ride. Typical
materials include FAA materials such as a FAR/AIM, textbook, syllabus, test
prep book, oral exam guide, practical test standard requirements, and various
pilot supplies appropriate to the training level and requirements. For example, Private Pilot Training kit supplies
typically include a logbook, plotter and flight computer. Most kits even include a flight bag which is
a great way to keep organized.
Recently, the trend has been moving toward kits which
replace traditional ground school books with digital download in an eBook
format. This is a great solution for
both instructors and students looking for an updated training solution. These have arrived on the market recently are
definitely becoming more popular. Included
in the box is a Redeem Code in order to access and download for use. These can typically be downloaded on your PC,
Mac, tablet, iPad or mobile device. Prior
to purchase, it is important to ensure that the download is compatible with
your operating system and the minimum technical requirements are clearly
provided on each product description.
It is clear that the easiest and most economical approach to
gaining your license or that next endorsement is through pilot training
kits. They contain all the FAA books, texbooks and
test prep materials you’ll need to prepare for success.
