Books, Tools, and Materials for Your Private Pilot License

In this video we go over what books, tools, and materials you'll need to get your Private Pilot License. Its a lot less then you think! This video was designed in conjunction with our What Dose It Cost to Get Your Private Pilot License video, and fill in that materials section we mentioned. At most, the suggested items in this list will cost a few hundred dollars, OR LESS!

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[flywiththeguys]

Just an FYI, this video was not sponsored by anyone. I suggested a lot of ASA because they offer a reasonable quality for the price, and if you never use them after getting your certificate they wont break the bank. They do print a lot of the books provided by the FAA as well.

[jessthemsy]

You guys are by far my favourite aviation channel on YouTube. I’m only fourteen right now, but becoming a pilot is my ultimate dream. I’ve been watching your videos for about a year now, after a good friend of mine got me into aviation and took me in his plane. Thank you so much for taking time to help young aspiring pilots like myself.

Cheers and best wishes,
Jess x

[tawanamakunde]

I want to make this promise to you guys this is me on the 5th of may 2021 I will come back to this video whenever I get my commercial pilots license thank you guys for the support ❤️❤️ I also will comment this on your most recent post to date just so you guys know I have this promise set I am also 15 years of age and turning 16 later this year

[philrunning]

Great information! I'm 56 and beginning for ppl. Always been a dream...now becoming a reality. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[genemahoney]

I recommend the flash cards. Each person learns differently. I used similar flash cards when I was in law school. I don't think I would have passed my courses without them. They work for me. They present the scenario, ask you to assess it. You develop your own assessment, and then compare it with the answers provided. This is a great learning system for me. Make your own decision if it works for you. Whatever you do, find what works for you, and use that to the fullest extent possible.

[bikenub]

It's just amazing to me that the rental of the plane is the biggest cost in this whole process. I like it!!!!I'm going forward!!!

[rightrudder]

I’m about to turn 16 and I just took my discovery flight 2 days ago and it was one of the coolest things I’ve done in my life.

[kevw]

I've watched this repeatedly throughout my training. I am at the very end, can confirm these are all the materials you need to get through it. The only items I didn't get were a sectional or terminal area chart, Ipad or EFB makes the cockpit more organized plus foreflight makes the weather very accessable anytime before flying. There are some other things I recommend.

I would've invested in a flight bag so everything is neat in order. My equipment is getting in sort of rough shape.

A test prep course is a very good supplement to get ready for the written. The FAA resources are very great. But I would prefer to use a software for written prep. I used gleim and it was great for private. (not commercial though, I took that today, did great though because I used another software with it that was cheaper!)
If not, at least become familiar with the knowledge test supplement book. Gleim provides the charts, figures and diagrams on their test prep software. But review the testing supplement for sure.

Other than that, can confirm that is everything.

[Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

@Fly With The Guys >>> Although NOT a book or other printed training aid, one thing I would suggest is taking some kind of _action cam_ to record your training flights. Afterward, you can review the video to help learn how to avoid any mistakes you made.

I soloed in 1979, although I never stuck with it long enough to get my ppl. I _wish_ digital video have been around back then....

[bcg]

I’m planning to start senior year of hs in about a year and a half. Can’t wait. You guys are very helpful!!

[HanioZuniga]

This by far is the best explanation on YouTube on how to get your PPL. Thanks so much!

[jonesaviation]

Thank you so much for this video, I’ve order almost everything on this video ! It’s really kickstarted my goal

[galoresteak]

Hi Fly with guys, I’m only 12 but after going on a plane ride with a neighbor who is an instructor and being able to slightly control the plane my eyes where open to flying, thank you for this vids they show me what it takes to be a pilot and what I should start on.

[dutchygirl]

Great work, Carl! Got myself a padded backpack from a local store for all my stuff where I can fit in a seat cussion as well as flight school don´t provide these and I´m not that big. And consider some action cams to record your flights as a reference work to learn a bit faster (and of course to make nice videos out of them ☺ ). I don't know ASA headsets, but there are more cheaper ones that are way better in (passive) reducing engine sounds than the more expensive ones.

[skatergirl]

This was extremely helpful thank you so much.

[tCCZebra]

Only thing I can think of is the Pilot’s Operating Handbook for the aircrafts you are flying. Weight and Balance questions, CG question’s, and some aircraft systems questions are going to come right out of that book. It would be in the aircraft, but having a nice PDF copy on your iPad or phone really helps prepare for the oral exam.

[curtschwarz]

Thanks so much for all your great info! Im preparing my 15yr old to become a pilot. Its the only thing on his mind besides surfing LOL Greetings from Bali

[kcrook]

I would also recommend getting a fuel test cup, a flashlight and spare batteries, notebook that will fit on the kneeboard, and some pens. Been enjoying your videos, they are excellent!

[alexsergeev]

Man you so easy to understand and listen. Best video about ppls. Great staff!

[zappatx]

Wow I liked that flashcard deal. Glad I watched all the way to the end!