Jeppesen Guided Flight Discovery Private Pilot Textbook (10001360-006 )

Modern private pilot training with real-world safety focus

Private Pilot Textbook Features

• Complete and concise explanations of the fundamental concepts and ideas that every private pilot needs to know 
• Subjects organized in a logical manner to build upon previously introduced topics
• Engaging up-to-date content with unique design elements and over 1,000 images and innovative graphics to make complex subjects easy to understand
• Latest developments in FAA and industry flight safety practices, the FAA’s NextGen air traffic control system, electronic flight bags, energy management, and Aviation Weather Center (AWC) graphics
• Summary Checklists, Key Terms, and Questions to help you review and prepare for both the knowledge and practical tests 
• Discovery Insets that expand on subjects and explore human factors

ISBN: 978-0-88487-700-4
ID/Version: 10001360-007
Revision Date: 2024

Private Pilot Textbook Updates

• Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) — Use this innovative training approach to enhance your technical and human factors skills.
• Threat and Error Management (TEM) — Discover essential strategies to mitigate risks and manage challenging flight situations.
• Energy Management — Understand how to master the critical skill of using power and pitch to effectively control the airplane's energy state and to prevent accidents.
• Graphic Weather Products — Interpret the latest chart symbology and customizable weather graphics to obtain a comprehensive understanding of conditions affecting each flight. 
• Sources of Flight and Weather Information — Examine the latest methods, including online sources and electronic flight bags (EFBs) for obtaining the most up-to-date data.
• Flight Computers — Perform accurate flight planning calculations on the ground and in flight whether you are using an electronic or mechanical flight computer.

Jeppesen Guided Flight Discovery Pilot Training System

The Jeppesen Guided Flight Discovery Pilot Training System provides the finest pilot training available. Rather than just teaching facts and procedures, Guided Flight Discovery (GFD) concentrates on an application-oriented real-world approach to pilot training with a focus on flight safety. This comprehensive system emphasizes the why and how of aeronautical concepts and is designed to provide you with the foundation of knowledge and flying experience needed to effectively control the airplane, exercise good judgment, and make sound decisions in the flight environment.

The 2024 Private Pilot Textbook has been updated for FAA-S-ACS-6C tasks in addition to the most up-to-date content. 

OVERVIEW 

The latest version of the Guided Flight Discovery (GFD) Private Pilot textbook combines the most up-to-date content with innovative new graphics and design elements that engage students and make complex subjects easier to understand. The textbook features new sections on subjects such as ATC services, GPS navigation, airspace, flight information sources, and cross-country flying. Throughout the textbook students are introduced to the latest developments in flight operations, ranging from ADS-B and the FAA’s NextGen system to digital instrument displays, electronic flight bags, and the online capabilities of Flight Service. Content was streamlined to provide the next generation of students with concise, comprehensive explanations of the subject matter required to pass both the aeronautical knowledge and practical tests. 

FEATURES 

● Intuitive organization and colorful presentation make this manual an essential study aid on your journey to becoming a private pilot. 

● The subjects are organized in a logical manner to build upon previously introduced topics. 

● Subjects are often expanded upon through the use of Discovery Insets, which are strategically placed throughout the chapters. 

● The Summary Checklists, Key Terms, and Questions are designed to help you review and prepare for both the knowledge and practical tests. 

ISBN: 9780884877004