Resources
Training Materials:
Below are materials we recommend at Flyaway for training. Each lesson we expect you to arrive prepared with a logbook and appropriate charts, digital or paper. We provide a spare headset in each aircraft but highly recommend you get your own. In order to keep you organized and ready to learn, bring a small notepad and pencil and a bag to carry everything.
Foreflight
Garmin Pilot
Headset
Logbook
Pilot FAR/AIM app
FAR/AIM Hardcopy
Oral Exam Guides
E6B Flight Computer
Plotter
Sectional Charts – Houston
Airport/Facility Directory – South Central
Instrument Approach Plates – SC4
FAA Handbooks:
The FAA Handbooks are recommended by Flyaway for all reading and studying for each certificate or rating. Instructors will suggest chapters for self-study between flight lessons. Any ground school will also be based on these handbooks. These handbooks are produced by the FAA directly and are free on their website. If you would rather have a hardcopy, there’s also a link provided below.
Airplane Flying Handbook PDF
Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge PDF
Instrument Flying Handbook PDF
Instrument Procedures Handbook PDF
FAA Handbooks Hardcopies
Digital ACS & PTS:
Everything you need to know for the practical test is listed in the FAA’s Airmen Certification Standards and Practical Test Standards for each certificate or rating. At Flyaway, we will strive to train you to the standards set forth by the FAA. Copies are free online through the FAA links.
Private
Instrument
Commercial
Certificated Flight Instructor
Certificated Flight Instructor - Instrument
Aircraft Manuals:
Flyaway has three Cessna 172s. Each are equipped uniquely.
N737YP is a 1977 172N with a GTN 650 and a GPSMAP 696.
N738YR is a 1978 172N with a GNS 430W and two G5 electronic flight instruments.
N739JW is a 1978 172N with a GNS 430W.
1977 Cessna 172N Pilot's Operating Handbook
1978 Cessna 172N Pilot's Operating Handbook
GTN650
GPSMAP 696
GNS 430W
G5 Electronic Flight Instrument
Written Test Prep:
Flyaway approves self-study programs as long as the student continues to show progress and understanding. The written test is the #1 road block in flight training. Below are links to online test prep programs that we have found helpful. The FAA requires a 70% to pass but we require three 85% practice tests before endorsing a student to take the written test. The test results are good for 24 months.
Gleim Online Ground School and Test Prep combo for Private Pilot
Gleim Online Ground School and Test Prep combo for Instrument Pilot
ASA Prepware
Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course
Dauntless GroundSchool
Sheppard Air
Online Ground School:
Flyaway instructors provide 1-on-1 ground school catered to the student’s need. We require a minimum amount of ground school if the student is using another approved course online. A few lessons will be required for the hands-on applications like flight planning, performance, and weight and balance calculations. Below are a few online programs recommended by Flyaway if a student would prefer a self-study approach.
Gold Seal Ground School
Gleim Online Ground School and Test Prep combo for Private Pilot
Gleim Online Ground School and Test Prep combo for Instrument Pilot
ASA Pilot Ground School
Sporty’s Learn to Fly online course
King Schools online course
MzeroA
Fly8MA
Pilot Institute
Websites:
These websites are outside resources that will be used throughout flight training.
IACRA – application for student pilot certificate as well as future certificates/ratings
MedXpress – application for Medical, 3rd class minimum required
Medication/Drug Database - AOPA comprehensive database of medications approved or not approved by FAA
FAA Knowledge Test – portal to schedule written test
FAASTeam – many online based webinars and other learning modules, usually free
AOPA – membership recommended, articles and other valuable information
Bold Method - resource for great educational articles for flight training
LA Aviator - all things Louisiana aviation!
Below are materials we recommend at Flyaway for training. Each lesson we expect you to arrive prepared with a logbook and appropriate charts, digital or paper. We provide a spare headset in each aircraft but highly recommend you get your own. In order to keep you organized and ready to learn, bring a small notepad and pencil and a bag to carry everything.
Foreflight
Garmin Pilot
Headset
Logbook
Pilot FAR/AIM app
FAR/AIM Hardcopy
Oral Exam Guides
E6B Flight Computer
Plotter
Sectional Charts – Houston
Airport/Facility Directory – South Central
Instrument Approach Plates – SC4
FAA Handbooks:
The FAA Handbooks are recommended by Flyaway for all reading and studying for each certificate or rating. Instructors will suggest chapters for self-study between flight lessons. Any ground school will also be based on these handbooks. These handbooks are produced by the FAA directly and are free on their website. If you would rather have a hardcopy, there’s also a link provided below.
Airplane Flying Handbook PDF
Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge PDF
Instrument Flying Handbook PDF
Instrument Procedures Handbook PDF
FAA Handbooks Hardcopies
Digital ACS & PTS:
Everything you need to know for the practical test is listed in the FAA’s Airmen Certification Standards and Practical Test Standards for each certificate or rating. At Flyaway, we will strive to train you to the standards set forth by the FAA. Copies are free online through the FAA links.
Private
Instrument
Commercial
Certificated Flight Instructor
Certificated Flight Instructor - Instrument
Aircraft Manuals:
Flyaway has three Cessna 172s. Each are equipped uniquely.
N737YP is a 1977 172N with a GTN 650 and a GPSMAP 696.
N738YR is a 1978 172N with a GNS 430W and two G5 electronic flight instruments.
N739JW is a 1978 172N with a GNS 430W.
1977 Cessna 172N Pilot's Operating Handbook
1978 Cessna 172N Pilot's Operating Handbook
GTN650
GPSMAP 696
GNS 430W
G5 Electronic Flight Instrument
Written Test Prep:
Flyaway approves self-study programs as long as the student continues to show progress and understanding. The written test is the #1 road block in flight training. Below are links to online test prep programs that we have found helpful. The FAA requires a 70% to pass but we require three 85% practice tests before endorsing a student to take the written test. The test results are good for 24 months.
Gleim Online Ground School and Test Prep combo for Private Pilot
Gleim Online Ground School and Test Prep combo for Instrument Pilot
ASA Prepware
Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course
Dauntless GroundSchool
Sheppard Air
Online Ground School:
Flyaway instructors provide 1-on-1 ground school catered to the student’s need. We require a minimum amount of ground school if the student is using another approved course online. A few lessons will be required for the hands-on applications like flight planning, performance, and weight and balance calculations. Below are a few online programs recommended by Flyaway if a student would prefer a self-study approach.
Gold Seal Ground School
Gleim Online Ground School and Test Prep combo for Private Pilot
Gleim Online Ground School and Test Prep combo for Instrument Pilot
ASA Pilot Ground School
Sporty’s Learn to Fly online course
King Schools online course
MzeroA
Fly8MA
Pilot Institute
Websites:
These websites are outside resources that will be used throughout flight training.
IACRA – application for student pilot certificate as well as future certificates/ratings
MedXpress – application for Medical, 3rd class minimum required
Medication/Drug Database - AOPA comprehensive database of medications approved or not approved by FAA
FAA Knowledge Test – portal to schedule written test
FAASTeam – many online based webinars and other learning modules, usually free
AOPA – membership recommended, articles and other valuable information
Bold Method - resource for great educational articles for flight training
LA Aviator - all things Louisiana aviation!
