The equipment required for the Private Pilot Certificate is listed below.
Recommended retailers:
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Private Pilot DVD/CD/Web Ground School Course
FAA Airplane Flying Handbook (free on www.faa.gov - see LINKS page)
FAA Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (free on www.faa.gov - see LINKS page)
Current Sectional Chart(s)
Current Airport Facility Directory (AFD)
Current FAR/AIM
Plotter
E6-B Flight Computer - mechanical or electronic. (make sure it is acceptable for knowledge test- Ipad/smartphone apps are not!)
Private Pilot Practical Test Standard (PTS) (available for free on www.faa.gov)
Private Pilot Test Prep (King, Gleim , ASA, etc.)
Red Flashlight
White Flashlight (2+ D-cell batteries)
Fuel Sampler
Headset (Purchase or Rent @ $4.00 / hour)
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