Resources for Pilot certification in the US

Sport Pilot Certification

FAA book - Aeronautical Information Manual: http://www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim/

Free lessons in a format of a powerpoint with audio:

http://www.faa-ground-school.com/private-pilot-lessons.aspx

list of lessons-

• Airplane Flight Instruments
• Aerodynamics
• Stalls, Spins, and Spirals
• Airports and Airspaces
• VFR Minimums
• Calculating Crosswind Components
• Class D Radio Communications (audio)
• In the Traffic Pattern
• Weather Theory
• Understanding Weather Charts
• Understanding METARs and TAFs
• VOR Navigation
• Weight and Balance

great forum for sport pilots:

http://sportpilottalk.com