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General Pilot Resources

Takeoff Briefing
FAA Safety Brief Best Practice
Flight Review Plan
Flight review planning form to complete and e-mail back
Private & Commercial ACS Quick Reference Guide
A kneeboard size summary of Private & Commercial ACS
Commercial Syllabus Schedule
Ground and Flight Schedule
Commercial Maneuvers Cheat Sheet
For a C172 or Archer
Full Checklist 734NK
Booklet Type Checklist
ICAO Flight Plan Codes
Explanantion of the codes you should use
VFR Nav Log
A really good VFR nav log
SOCAL Frequencies
Sector SOCAL Frequencies
Turn Your Lights On
Regulations about lights and transponder
San Diego Frequencies
A kneee board size list of airport patterns, Socal, and tower frequencies
San Diego Routes
A brief description of how to fly various transition & sightseeing routes
SOCAL Tracon Presentation
SOCAL Tracon Tour Presentation
Radio Communications Cheat Sheet
How to talk to ATC for taxi
How to Fly Airplanes
Detailed Book by Robert Reser
Aviation Rules of Thumb
VFR, IFR, and Weather rules of thumb for private and instrument pilots
Flaps and How to Use Them
A great article about the proper and improper use of flaps
Servo & Anti-Servo Tabs
Purpose of the Servo & Anti-Servo Tabs
Maneuvering Speed
A great article by Rod Macado which explains maneuvering speed
Slow Flight & the Power Curve
A good article by Dan Namowitz on the Region of Reverse Command
Angle of Attack
A great video explaining angle of attack
Night Flying
Good Article from the AOPA Library
FRAT FAA
Good FAA Developed FRAT
FRAT
Flight Risk Assessment Tool
Presolo Questionnaire
Required questionnaire before solo
Density Altitude Chart
A chart showing how to determine density altitude form temperature and pressure
Effect of Temperature, Pressure & Humidity on Performance
Calculator for how temperature, pressure & humidity affects performance
Koch Chart
A useful chart showing the effects of altitude and temperature on takeoff distance and climb
TSA Security & Citizenship Requirements
Stayiing on the right side of TSA
Turn Radius Worksheet
Calculate load factor, accelerated stall speed, turn radius and turn diameter
UND Podcasts
Commercial and private maneuvers using X-Plane with real cockpit views
VSL YouTube Videos
Excellent Video on a Variety of Topics
VSL Audio Podcasts
Excellent Audio Only Podcast on Checkride Advice
Tail Plane Icing Recovery
Rick Durden's Article on Tailplane Icing
Engine Management Myths
A short 2 page description demystifying engine management myths
Engine Care
Continental's Tips on Engine Management
Pendulous Vanes
Vanes Keep Attitude Indicator Upright
Constant Speed Prop Governor Diagram
McCauley Proop Governor Diagram
Constant Speed Prop
A great PPT presentation by Derek Beck
Prop Governor
Hand Drawn Diagram by Dave Simpson
Constant Speed Prop
A great diagram of a constant speed prop & governor by Ken Glaze
Magneto Check
Lycoming instruction on how to properly do a magneto check
Mixture Magic
An article by John Deakin about taking the mystery out of proper mixture control
Proper Leaning
A short article and graph on the best mixture setting for optimal CHT and engine life
Proper Leaning Presentation
Great leaning presentation by Mike Busch
Detonation Myths
Another great article by John Deakin, de-mystifying detonation and pre-ignition
Manifold Pressure & Constant Speed Props
How manifold pressure & constant speed props work
Transitioning to High Performance Airplanes
Chapter 11, FAA Airplane Flying Handbook
TAF Codes
Understanding how to interpret U.S. TAF codes
Military TAF Codes
Understanding how to interpret miliatry TAF codes such as Miramar
NOTAMS
Understanding how to get and decode NOTAMS
Acting vs.Logging PIC Time
An explanation of FAR 61.51
Traffic Pattern Procedures Diagram
Simple traffic pattern diagram for private students
Fingerprinting Locations
TSA approved fingerprinting locations for foreign flight students
Flying the GFC 700 Auto Pilot
Essential knowledge for automating approaches using a Garmin GFC 700 AP
Private Syllabus
Private pilot syllabus developed by Take Flight San Diego
Instrument Syllabus
Accelerated Instrument Syllabus developed by Take Flight San Diego
Magnetic Variation Image
Visualize VOR vs GPS courses as magnetic variation changes
Vectors to Final (or Not)
Great COPA Video
OBS Function What Does it Do?
Great COPA Video
Hold Entries Full 45 Minute Video
Ground and Flight Video in a SR22T
Hold Entry YouTube
YouTube Video
DME Arcs
Good video by Darrell Contreras
RNAV Approach Types
Detailed description of the different RNAV approach types
IFR Checklists
Checklist for IFR approach procedures for
Risk Management
A graphic to remember Single Pilot Resource Management components
Children of the Magenta Line
How Autopilots Can Kill You
Circling Approach Advice
What you need to know conducting a circle to land approach
VDA Policy
Meaning of the VDA Symbol
Alternate Airport Planning Policy
FAA Policy for WAAS & GPS Users
Post Instrument Rating Proficiency
12 month plan to maintain instrument proficiency
Common Checkride Weaknesses
Report from an FAA examiner after 50 checkrides
Advice from an Examiner
Advice for students about the checkride
Instrument Wings Presentation #1
Passing the Instrument Checkride
Instrument Wings Presentation #2
Instrument Procedures "Knocking the Rust Off'
WAAS System
How GPS & WAAS Works
GPS & WAAS Explained
Practical explanation of what pilots need to know
GPS Vertical Navigation Types
GPS Vertical Navigation
WAAS v.s. Non WAAS Cheat Sheet
Major differences between WAAS and Non WAAS GPS
PBN A Pilot's Guide
Demystifying PBN & RNP Codes
Flying GPS the Right Way
An article about how to fly GPS approaches better
G1000 Tips
Great Practical Tips on G1000
G1000 Gotchas
AP Use with G1000
G1000 Gottcha 2
AP Use with G1000
Logging Approaches
FAA guidance on logging approaches for currency
Part 61 Rules for Use of Simulators
Rules for instrument currency using flight simulator devices
FAA Aircraft Type Designations
FAA Order JO 7340.2A (Aircraft Type Designators Begin Page 365)
Type Certificate Data Sheet
Link to FAA website where you can locate the TCDS for all aircraft
Inspections & AD Checklist
A good master checklist to present at the time of checkride

Flight Instructor Resources

FAA Flight Review Guide
Good Resource for CFIs
Flight Review Plan
Form to use for student Flight Reviews
Flight Review/IPC Questions
List of questions for flight reviews and IPCs
FAA IPC Guide
Good Resource for CFIs
IPC Plan
Detailed plan for an IPC from the FAA
CFI Candidate Video
CFI Candidate Explains Slow Flight
Rolling Gs
Why Is This Important
CFI Candidate Video
CFI Candidate Explains Lazy Eights
Preparing for the CFI Practical Test
Preparing for the CFI Practical Test
Preparing for the CFII Practical Test
A Guide and Syllabus for the 4 Day CFII Checkride Prep
CFI Preparation Guide
James Kelly Book
Principles of Flight
Lesson Sequence & References
Weight & Balance Lesson
Effects of Weight, Stability, & CG
Nav & Flight Planning Lesson
Tips on teaching this task
Nav Log Exercise
Step by Step to Create a Nav Log
Airspace Lesson
Covers all elements of a complete airspace lesson
Slow Flight & the Power Curve
A good article by Dan Namowitz on the Region of Reverse Command
CFI Stalls
A 1 page set-up and recovery procedure for the 5 stalls on the CFI checkride
Magneto Diagram #1
Schematic Magneto Diagram
Magneto Diagram #2
Hand Drawn Magneto Diagram
How Magnetos Work
Youtube Video
Risk Management
A graphic to remember Single Pilot Resource Management components
FAA 8710 Form
FAA 8710 Form as of 4-16
FAA Order 8900
FAA official guidance on the conduct of practical tests
FAA Order 8260
FAA official guidance for RNAV approaches
Learning Statement Reference Guide
Knowledge test codes for deficiency endorsement of 61.39
Advice from an Examiner
Advice for you (and later your students) about the checkride
Common Checkride Weaknesses
Report from an FAA examiner after 50 checkrides
Stop Making it Difficult
Advice for CFI's on teaching from an examiner
Pre-Solo Questionnaire
A sample required pre-solo questionaire for private students
First Solo Certificate
Certificate in which to electronically paste a picture of the big day
Student Solo Limitations
Suggested 90 day & cross country student solo limitations
Solo Cross Country Experience
Private & Commercial Requirements
Student De-Brief Form
A form that provides structure for the post flight student de-brief
CFI Logbook
Record flights for accurate transfer into your real logbook
Student Tracking Sheet
Worksheet to sort follow-ups and keep track of potential students
Endorsements
All logbook endorsements from National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI)
Endorsement Booklet
Handy Booklet from NAFI
Private Checkride Labels
Just print on 8.5x11 label paper, cut, stick, and sign (NAFI)
Private Ground Log Labels
Just print on 8.5x11 label paper, cut, stick, and sign (NAFI)
Digital Private Ground Log
Use to send ground log to student's iPad for signature as a Foreflight document
Instrument Checkride Labels
Just print on 8.5x11 label paper, cut, stick, and sign (NAFI)
Instrument Ground Log Labels
Just print on 8.5x11 label paper, cut, stick, and sign (NAFI)
Digital Instrument Ground Log
Use to send ground log to student's iPad for signature as a Foreflight document
Commercial Checkride Labels
Just print on 8.5x11 label paper, cut, stick, and sign (NAFI)
Commercial Ground Log Labels
Just print on 8.5x11 label paper, cut, stick, and sign (NAFI)
Digital Commercial Ground Log
Use to send ground log to student's iPad for signature as a Foreflight document
CFI Checkride Labels
Just print on 8.5x11 label paper, cut, stick, and sign (NAFI)
CFI Ground Log Labels
Just print on 8.5x11 label paper, cut, stick, and sign (NAFI)
Digital CFI Ground Log
Use to send ground log to student's iPad for signature
CFII Checkride Labels
Just print on 8.5x11 label paper, cut, stick, and sign (NAFI)
CFII Ground Log Labels
Just print on 8.5x11 label paper, cut, stick, and sign (NAFI)
Digital CFII Ground Log
Use to send ground log to student's iPad for signature as a Foreflight document
Turn Diameter Worksheet
Calculate load factor, accelerated stall speed, turn diameter
UND Podcasts
Commercial and private maneuvers with X-Plane with real cockpit views
Area Forecast Issue Times
Hard to find times when area forecasts are issued
Acting vs.Logging PIC Time
An explanation of FAR 61.51
Explaining Lift
A great explanation of lift in simple terms
Lift & fluid Dynamics Video
Very old but good
Induced Drag Video
Very old but good
Angle of Attack
A great video explaining angle of attack
Pitch for Power
A scholarly article about the age old question "Is pitch for airspeed or altitude?"
Constant Speed Prop Governor Diagram
McCauley Prop Governor Diagram
Propeller Governor
Hand Drawn Diagram
Constant Speed Prop
A great PPT presentation by Derek Beck on how constant speed props work
Constant Speed Prop
A great diagram of a constant speed prop & governor by Ken Glaze
Manifold Pressure & Constant Speed Props
How manifold pressure & constant speed props work
Transitioning to High Performance Airplanes
Chapter 11, FAA Airplane Flying Handbook
Advisory Circular Index
Numbering system of all Advisory Circulars
Advisory Circular List
Numerical list of all Advisory Circulars
Traffic Pattern Procedures Diagram
Simple traffic pattern diagram for private students
New CFI TSA Security Requirements
FTSP Account Now Required
Fingerprinting Locations
TSA approved fingerprinting locations for foreign flight students
ADS-B vs Sirius XM
Video Discussing Differences
WAAS v.s. Non WAAS
Differences between WAAS and Non WAAS GPS
GPS Vertical Navigation Types
GPS Vertical Navigation
Slope Angle Converter
Excel spreadsheet that converts slope angle to degrees

POHs and Manuals

PA-28-181 POH 5676V
Weight & Balance 5676V
Compass Card 5676V
Checklist 5676V
JPI Fuel Setting Instructions 5676V
Flight Manual Supplements 5676V
G5 Manual 5676V
GTN 650 Manual 5676V
GFC 500 Flight Manual Supplement 5676V
GFC 500 AP Tutorial
PMA7000 Audio Panel 5676V
Flightstream 210 Connection Guide 5676V
Form 337 Collection 5676V
POH 734NK
Weight & Balance 734NK
Checklist 734NK
Compass Card 734NK
Flight Manual Supplement 734NK
AirPlains Performance Data 734K
Flight Manual Supplement Collection 734NK
G5 Manual 734NK
Flightstream 510 Connection Guide 734NK
Form 337 Collection 734NK
Garmin 330 Transponder Manual 734NK
Volt & Amp Meter Manual 734NK
G1000 Manual for Cessna Nav III (Long Version)
G1000 Manual for Cessna NAV III (Short Version
Garmin 496 Owner Manual
Garmin 696 Manual
Sport Cruiser POH
Garmin SL30 Nav/Com
Dynon EFIS D100 Manual (PFD)
Dynon EMS D120 Manual (MFD)
Dynon H34 Quick Reference
Dynon AP74 Quick Reference
Garmin GFC 700 Autopilot Training Review
Century II Autopilot
Century III Autopilot
KAP 140 Autopilot Manual
KAP 140 Autopilot Tutorial
KAP 140 Autopilot Lesson
GDC 31 Roll Steering Converter Operation
S-TEC 55 Manual
S-TEC 55 & ST-360 Training
STEC 55X Manual
Avidyne DFC 90 Manual
Aspen EFD 1000 Manual
PMA 7000B Audio Panel Manual
Electronics International Engine Analyzer
Electronics International Fuel Flow Analyzer
1978 Cessna 172N POH
1980 Cessna 172RG Cutlass POH
2004 Cessna 172S POH
1975 Cessna 177RG Owner's Manual
1978 Cessna 182R RG POH
1979 Cessna 182Q POH
2004 Cessna 182T NAV III POH
2007 Cessna T182T POH
1963 Cessna 205 POH
1972 Cessna 210L POH
1969 PA28-140 Cherokee Cruiser POH
1973 PA-28-180
1980 PA32-301 POH
1973 PA32-300 Cherokee Six POH
1997 PA32R-301T
1976 RC 114 Commander POH
2000 Diamond DA 40 POH
Cirrus SR22T Engine Management
Cirrus SR 22 POH
Cirrus SR 20 POH
Avidyne EXP 5000 PFD Manual
Avidyne EXC 5000C MFD Manual