Resources for Pilot certification in the US

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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