Jeppesen Private Pilot Manual Chapters 1-4

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turbojet28

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Hello,

I have just started flight training at Western Michigan University and am currently enrolled in their "private-pilot short course" becuase I already have my PPL. Basically I have to somehow get the fact across that I am a proficient private pilot (don't see how it takes 13 flight hours, but that is a different discussion for later, I guess) through flight and ground lessons. Anyway, I just found out today that I will be tested (written) over chapters 1-4 of the Jeppesen Private Pilot Manual (the text they use for ground schools here at WMU) in the coming week.

I used Rod Machado's Handbook and a compilation of the typical advisory circulars as my ground material while aquiring my PPL part 61 a couple years ago, so I don't own a copy of the Jepp. If someone could provide me with the material topics of the first 4 chapters of the book, that would be great. I assume it is probably aerodynamics, human factors, aermedical, basic FARs, airspace, etc., but just want to make sure I am fully prepared, since it has been a while since I've taken a written test, and I've never used the Jepp book. I am sure I already know the material as it is generally all the same, but I just want to be clear on what it is that I will be tested on. Thanks!
 
I have the Jeppesen Private Pilot study guide and chap 1-4 are:

Chap 1
Preflight Preparation
(certificates and documents, airworthiness requirements, weather info, X-country flying, performance and limitations)

Chap 2
Preflight Procedures
(preflight inspection, engine starting, taxiing, and before takeoff check)

Chap 3
(radio communications and ATC light signals, traffic patteren, airport-runway-and taxiway signs)

Chap 4
(crosswind takeoff and landings, soft and short field takeoff and landings, slip to land, and go-arounds)

Hope this helps
 
If I'm not mistaken, the Jeppesen Private Pilot Study Guide is the FAA multiple choice test prep book. That is the same as the Gliem or any other FAA test prep book. Either way that is different from the Jeppesen Private Pilot Manual, which is the text book and I think that is what he is looking for.

Chapter 1 Discovering Aviation - I find it hard to believe you'll be tested over this chapter, exept maybe human factors.
(Pilot training, Aviation Opporitunities, Introduction to Human factors)

Chapter 2 Airplane systems
(Airplanes, the powerplant and related systems, flight instruments)

Chapter 3 Aerodynamic principles
(4 forces, stability, aerodynamics of maneuvering flight)

Chapter 4 - The flight environment
(Safety of flight, airports, charts, airspace)
 
If you dont already have the Jeppessen Private Pilot Guided Flight discovery, you should get it!! Get the Cmmercial/Instrument one as well. They arethe best reference books out there, plus its easier to read than the PHAK (not as boring!)
 
Get the book. I still use mine for referencing the basics. It has great pics for visualizing weather, systems, airspace, and aerodynamics.

and check the know-it-all attitude at the door
 
WTF?

You are a certified Private pilot and you need to "prove" that you are prifocient? Don't you think that that evaluation can be done similar to a biannual review?

Shouldn't this raise some red flags for you about the cost of this "education"?

The only reason I comment is that it looks like you got the answer to your post, just some food for thought
 
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WTF?

You are a certified Private pilot and you need to "prove" that you are proficient? Don't you think that that evaluation can be done similar to a biannual review?

Shouldn't this raise some red flags for you about the cost of this "education"?

The only reason I comment is that it looks like you got the answer to your post, just some food for thought

[/ QUOTE ]I'm not sure, but my guess since it's a college program, it's probably geared to a degree, in which case certain educational requirements must be met and outside experience is subject to testing for degree credit.
 
What Midlife said basically sums it up. This is pretty standard as far as universities go, even though 13 hours is about 10-11 hours of overkill, IMHO.

Now my question is this; you guys are recommending that I shell out the cash to get the Jepp book. Is it really that much better than the other texts that I mentioned I already have? I have a hard time believing that, but that is just me. I don't just have an extra 70-80 bucks to throw around for texts and graphics that I, essentially, already have. But, I could be wrong. Please correct me if I am. Thanks!
 
Oops! Forgot to mention...thank you very much to all who took the time to explain what chapters 1-4 covered. I appreciate it!
 
Yes, it is pretty standard at the collegiate level. Also, the students need to learn the procedures and standards for the particular school. When you get a degree the college putting their name on your training.

Finally, just because the student has a PPL does not mean that student is a great pilot. I have seen MANY people come into a collegiate environment (some that just got their license, others who have had one for a while) that simply aren't up to PTS in any way, shape, or form. Some aren't much better than a pilot that just had his/her first solo.

As much as we say it doesn't matter if you learn at an FBO or college, the fact remains that there are places that just don't give quality instruction. I've known of students (with PPLs) that would've taken off for a VFR flight when the field was IFR. That's pretty basic stuff.

Note, I am not saying you're like that, just that there are some like that out there. That is why these programs require you to "prove" that you are a safe and competent pilot.
 
as much as riddle flying annoys me sometimes, the transition course (for people with certificates already) really helped me out. made me a way better pilot than i ever was. the memorizng checklists helps amazingly, and i feel like i learned way more during the transition than i did getting my ppl.
 
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Now my question is this; you guys are recommending that I shell out the cash to get the Jepp book. Is it really that much better than the other texts that I mentioned I already have? I have a hard time believing that, but that is just me. I don't just have an extra 70-80 bucks to throw around for texts and graphics that I, essentially, already have. But, I could be wrong. Please correct me if I am. Thanks!

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While their graphic depictions are excellent, they don't always explain the "why" and it can be difficult to train yourself to ask that question when reading. Jepp is pretty standard, but on the other side of the coin the only information you can use to back yourself up during a checkride are FAA books - I'd put more weight into them then Jepp (even though I like Jepp a lot)
 
caliginousface and sopdan:

You guys both bring up very good points. I agree with you for the most part and completely understand why the universities do what they do. It is my own motivations that, naturally, just want to get into the IFR training because I know inside that I can perform to PTS and it just gets a little annoying spending 2 hours demonstrating that I in fact do know how to fly straight-and-level. I do, however understand that it is a necessary evil, but will stand by my statement that the 13 hours they require is too much and, of course, is a good way of getting more money.
 
Well, let me put it this way. If you plan on becomming an instructor, I'd say go ahead and shell out the $70-$80 for it because it is a very popular resource that should be in your library. If you are not planning on instructing, I'd say stick with the PHAK and any other texts you already have and know. In fact the FAA and Jeppesen worked together on the new PHAK and it actually many of the exact same figures that are in the Jeppesen Book.
 
Just had a thought. Try a public library, I've seen it there.

Trust me- I know the pain of not being able to swing the $70-80 if not completely necessary.

good luck
 
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