What pilot supplies do I need for flight training?
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While the list can of things a pilot can buy seems endless, we recommend the following as the basics to get going:
Home Training Materials
- Interactive Video Course (online or as a mobile app)
- Airman Certification Standards
- Flight Maneuvers Guide
- Federal Aviation Regulations/Airman’s Information Manual
- Airplane Flying Handbook
Preflight
- Electronic E6B Flight Computer
- Flight Planning Forms
- Fuel Tester
Cockpit
- Flight Gear Bag
- Checklist
- Headset
- Sectional Chart (Aviation Map)
- Pilot Flight Log
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Coming from an aviation family, John grew up in the back of small airplanes and learned to fly as a teenager. Ever since, he has been hooked on anything with wings and regularly flies a Citabria, a Pilatus PC-12, and a Cirrus SR22. He is an ATP and also holds ratings for multiengine, seaplanes, gliders, and helicopters. In addition to being Editor-in-Chief of Air Facts, John is the President of Sporty’s Pilot Shop, responsible for new product development and marketing.
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