What gear do I need to get my FAA Private Pilot Certificate?
1. You will need to find a good flight school and instructor. www.AOPA.org can help with this.
2. The school normally provides the rental aircraft.
3. You will need to purchase books, charts, and some personal equipment.
3a. The books you will need are: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PH)
Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)
Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs)
Private Pilot Knowledge Test Guide
Private Pilot Flight Manuevers
Private Pilot Practical Test Standards
Pilot's Logbook
Syllabus (optional for many schools)
3b. The required equipment is: Flight Computer (mechanical or electronic)
Navigational Plotter
Writing instrument and clipboard (lots of options here)
Headset (School may have rentals) (Guuide on headsets coming).
3c. Local Aeronautical Chart Flight School or airport should have these.