Your Pilot's License, Eighth Edition

TAKE TO THE SKIES WITH THIS FULLY UPDATED, DEFINITIVE GUIDE FOR AVIATORS IN TRAINING'An outstanding resource for anyone interested in getting a pilot's license.' -- Private PilotWritten in an easy-to-understand style by a certified flight instructor, Your Pilot's License, Eighth Edition is filled with practical advice to help you understand what it takes to learn how to fly an airplane. This trusted reference has been revised for the latest technologies, regulations, and requirements and offers expanded information on sport pilot training and certification. Get your plans of becoming a pilot off the ground with help from an expert!YOUR PILOT'S LICENSE, EIGHTH EDITION COVERS: Costs and the amount of time it will take to obtain a licenseSport pilot, recreational pilot, and glider pilot licensesDifferent types of ratings and certificationsOptions for flightRules, regulations, and requirementsMedical minimumsSafetyInstructors and flight schoolsThe private pilot certificateControl techniquesWeatherVFR navigation and communicationsPrivate and sport pilot examinationsAnd much more