Successful pilots never stop learning! But what are the best aviation resources, books, websites, and equipment?
I’ve collected the best aviation resources in one location.
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Aviation Resources
Must-Have Aviation Books:
Magazines:
This is an invaluable aviation resource. I love their magazine. I have learned so much reading this magazine. I always read the whole thing.
It is about continuing education. These magazines will help the IFR pilot stay refreshed. I prefer the IFR Refresher. I don’t always make it through the whole IFR Magazine.
- Flying Magazine and AOPA
Again, it is extremely useful and important for pilots to stay up to date. These magazines help but aren’t necessarily as educational as the previous two.
iPhone and iPad Apps:
I love this program. They have thought of everything and it keeps getting better.
This is my choice for an electronic logbook. This does everything I need and way more.
Equipment:
I have flow several hundred hours in both the Bose A20 and the Lightspeed Zulu2 headset. However, I switched to this lightweight David Clark because I can wear my sunglasses without breaking the seal and they are way more comfortable and lighter. I won’t go back to the A20 or the Lightspeed. The Clarks are also cheaper than the other two with comparable sound.
I can’t recommend this headset enough!
I was issued this by my airline and I love it. It has a separate pouch for my iPad and laptop. The center section is big enough to house my headset and some snacks.
Daily Study Tools:
There is nothing like a good old-fashioned notecard. Spend 5 minutes looking at them every day. I use them to capture all that random information I need for my annual check ride.
The digital version of notecards for your smartphone. Check the catalog. You will probably find a set of notecards someone made for whatever ticket you are trying to get. You can make your own as well.
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