Material Training Costs
- Pilot Logbook. Suggest the thinner version ASA book (Now) – $14.00
- Plotter used for Cross Country Flight Planning (Post Solo) – $17.00
- E6B Type Flight Computer for Cross Country Flight Planning (Post Solo) – $30.00
- Fuel Tester (Now) – $9.00
- Aircraft Owner’s Manual AKA Information or Operating Handbook (Now) – $60.00
- *Federal Aviation Regulations/Aeronautical Information Manual Book – $18.00
(Or Online ECFR Title 14 – Aeronautics and Space Parts 1,39,43,61,91,71, & 91. Computer Bookmarked) - *Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge. FAA 8083-25B. – $25.00
- *Airplane Flying Handbook. FAA 8083-3 – $20.00
- *Airmen Certification Standards – Private Pilot. FAA-S-ACS-6 – $10.00
- *Risk Management. FAA 8083-2 – $17.00
- *Aviation Weather. FAA AC-006 – $15.00
- *Aviation Weather Services. FAA-0045 – $25.00
- *Weight and Balance Handbook – $13.00
- LAPBOARD Not kneeboard. Suggest ASA KB Lapboard (Now) – $30.00
- Los Angeles Sectional Chart for Cross Country Flight Planning (Post Solo – $9.00
- Los Angeles Terminal Area Chart (Now) – $6.00
- Chart Supplement for Cross Country Flight Planning (Post Solo) – $5.00
- View Limiting Device AKA Foggles – $19.00
- Headset. Suggest Lightspeed Active Noise Reduction. The cost is high and is variable from – $300.00-$850.00
(The internet has used ones for sale.) - Flight Bag. You probably already own one that will work.
- Garmin Pilot or Foreflight – $75.00 or $150.00
- Knowledge Test prep materials can range in price depending on using a textbook or an interactive DVD software program that includes updates. Sporty’s, King, ASA. – $20.00-$300.00
- Knowledge Test Fee. There are a couple of testing centers on LB Airport – $100.00
(This should be taken before we begin the Post Solo/Cross Country phase) - FAA Practical Test Fee FAA Designated Pilot Examiner – $700.00
- Long Beach Airport Aircraft Operating Area (AOA) Badge fee (after 5th flight) – $25.00
*These items can be downloaded for free from FAA.gov/training & testing