Everything you need to plan, study, and succeed.
Book Your Lessons
We use Flight Circle for online scheduling. You can view instructor and aircraft availability, book lessons, log your training time, and track your progress — all in one place.
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A beginner-friendly overview of what it takes to earn your pilot certificate — from the experts at Gleim Aviation.
Plan Your Flights
Professional pilots use these tools every day. Get familiar with them during training.
Official NOAA source for METARs, TAFs, AIRMETs, SIGMETs, winds aloft, and pilot reports.
aviationweather.govFAA-approved weather briefing service. File flight plans and get official weather briefings online.
1800wxbrief.comAirport and navaid information. Look up fuel prices, runway details, FBO contacts, and airport diagrams.
airnav.comFree online aeronautical charts. Plan cross-country routes, check airspace, and review sectionals.
skyvector.comThe industry-standard iPad EFB app. Weather, charts, flight planning, and in-flight navigation in one app.
foreflight.comFree flight planning app with charts, weather briefings, fuel planning, and flight plan filing.
fltplan.comCheck Notices to Airmen for your departure and destination airports before every flight.
notams.faa.govHealth & Medical
Don't assume you can't fly because of a health condition. Check these resources first.
Find an FAA Aviation Medical Examiner near you. Required for Private Pilot and higher certificates.
FAA AME LocatorAOPA's medical certification resources. Answers to common medical questions, special issuance guidance.
aopa.orgComplete your FAA medical application online before your AME visit to speed up the process.
medxpress.faa.govAn alternative to the traditional FAA medical. If you held a medical after July 2006, BasicMed may apply to you.
faa.gov/basicmedCheck whether your health conditions are likely to be an issue for your FAA medical before your appointment.
aopa.orgGround School
Recommended resources for passing your FAA written exam and building deep aviation knowledge.
Excellent video-based ground school covering all PPL topics in clear, memorable lessons. Highly recommended.
thefinerpoints.netOfficial ForeFlight tutorials and aviation education videos covering the app and general flight training topics.
youtube.com/@ForeFlightAviation Supplies & Academics produces the FAA Handbooks, test prep guides, and pilot logbooks used nationwide.
asa2fly.comAll official FAA handbooks, advisory circulars, and regulations available free as PDFs from the FAA website.
faa.govReference Materials
Download and save these reference documents for use during your training.
The FAA bible for pilots. Comprehensive coverage of all aeronautical knowledge topics.
FAA handbook covering techniques for all maneuvers from takeoff and landing to advanced procedures.
Reference guide for standard radio phraseology at towered airports. Perfect for cross-country prep.
FAA guidance on avoiding runway incursions and maintaining situational awareness on the ground.
Best practices for operating at airports without a control tower, including traffic pattern procedures.
Quick reference for standard ATC phraseology. Keep this handy while learning radio communications.
Quick reference for common V-speeds and their definitions. Essential knowledge for every pilot.
Reference table for calculating crosswind components. Use before every takeoff and landing.
Step-by-step guide to conducting a thorough standard weather briefing before your flight.
Cold weather operations guidance — engine preheat, frost and ice removal, reduced performance planning.
Performance data worksheet for calculating takeoff and landing distances under various conditions.
Official Documents
Required and recommended documents for Coast Aero Ventures students.
Standard navigation log for VFR cross-country flight planning. Required for cross-country training flights.
FAA-required knowledge test that must be completed and reviewed with your CFI before your first solo flight.
Complete POH for the 2006 Flight Design CTSW N169CT. Required reading before flying this aircraft.
Printed checklist for N169CT covering preflight, startup, takeoff, landing, and emergency procedures.
FAA Airman Certification Standards for the Private Pilot certificate. Know exactly what the checkride tests.
Practical Test Standards for the Sport Pilot certificate. Required reading before your Sport Pilot checkride.
Supplemental training material specific to the Flight Design CTSW covering aircraft-specific procedures.
Gear Up
Trusted sources for headsets, flight bags, accessories, and pilot supplies.
Premium aviation headsets — A20 and ProFlight Series. Outstanding noise cancellation and comfort.
bose.com/aviationHigh-quality ANR headsets trusted by airline and GA pilots. Excellent value-to-performance ratio.
lightspeedaviation.comThe classic aviation headset brand. Reliable, durable, and affordable — perfect for student pilots.
davidclark.comFull-service aviation retailer. Headsets, flight bags, kneboards, training courses, and pilot supplies.
sportys.com