Pilot Resources
FAA Private Pilot Airmen Certification Standards
This is the resource that states line item by line item what the applicant will be tested on during the practical test and check ride. It is here you will find all of the required subject knowledge areas and specific tolerances allowed on each maneuver during your checkride.
FAA Airplane Flying Handbook
Here is where you will find the explanations, FAA tolerances and common errors for each maneuver listed in the ACS. Go here to prepare and review your flight maneuvers before each flight. This is where all the fundamentals of flying begin!
FAA Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
Any additional information and knowledge areas such as Aeromedical Factors, Aircraft Systems, Basic Weather Theory, and so on can be found in this resource. The PHAK is a great tool to build a foundation for basic pilot knowledge.
IACRA
This is where you will come to register your personal information with the FAA. You will need to first create a user account and then log in and apply for a students pilots license. You will require verification from your flight instructor before a student license can be received. This does not have to be completed before flight training can be received but does have to be completed before any solo activities can be conducted.
Get Your FAA Medical
Before a student can act as pilot in command they must have a flight physical by an Aeromedical Examiner. You can search for aeromedical examiners near you by using the FAA.gov website and search tool. I personally use Dr. Alan Kozarsky. He is located in the Atlanta and Cartersville areas in Northwest Georgia. Follow the link below to be guided through a step-by-step process to attain your FAA medical certificate.
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