Briefing · Study & Reference

Resources.

FAA handbooks, study tools, live radio, exam prep,
and the YouTube channels worth watching.

This page collects the external resources we recommend to students at Aces High. Everything here is free or low-cost. For a complete directory of Aces High programs, services, and internal resources, see the Pilot Resource Hub.

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FAA Handbooks

Free · official · essential

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Airplane Flying HandbookOpen PDF ↗FAA-H-8083-3C · free PDF

The FAA's official guide to flying technique. Covers ground operations, basic maneuvers, takeoffs, landings, slow flight, stalls, spins, night operations, and emergency procedures. Read this alongside your Jeppesen textbook.

Source: FAA.gov
Cost: Free

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Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical KnowledgeOpen PDF ↗FAA-H-8083-25C · free PDF

The knowledge companion to the Airplane Flying Handbook. Covers aerodynamics, weather, navigation, flight instruments, airport operations, airspace, regulations, and human factors. Essential reading for your written exam.

Source: FAA.gov
Cost: Free

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Live Radio & Tools

Listen · learn · practice

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LiveATC for KLGBLive Long Beach tower & ground

Listen to live ATC communications at Long Beach Airport. The best way to familiarize yourself with radio phraseology, taxi instructions, and the pace of a busy Class D tower before your first flight. Listen while you study.

Frequency: KLGB Tower / Ground
Cost: Free

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MedXPressFAA medical application

Online portal to complete your FAA medical application before visiting an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME). Required before your first solo flight. Complete this early in your training so it does not become a bottleneck.

Source: FAA.gov
When: Before solo

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PSI Exam SchedulingFAA knowledge test center

Schedule your FAA written knowledge test (Private Pilot, Instrument, Commercial, etc.) through PSI. Multiple testing centers in the Los Angeles area. Your instructor must endorse you before you can schedule.

Requirement: CFI endorsement

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POH & Aircraft Reference

Know the airplane

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Cessna 152 POH ReferenceProcedures · performance · weight & balance

Study guide and reference for the Cessna 152 Pilot's Operating Handbook. Key sections, where to find copies, and what your instructor expects you to know.

Aircraft: Cessna 152 II

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Full Fleet DetailsAll 13 aircraft · avionics · rates

Complete details on every aircraft at Aces High including avionics packages, wet rates, and configurations.

Fleet: 13 aircraft

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Study & Exam Prep

Apps · courses · practice tests

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Sporty's Study BuddyFree practice test questions

Free practice questions drawn from the FAA knowledge test question bank. Use it to drill before your written exam. Tracks your progress and highlights weak areas.

Cost: Free
Use: Written exam prep

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Pilot Institute Ground SchoolOnline video course · PPL through CFI

Comprehensive online ground school covering all FAA knowledge test topics. Video lessons, practice exams, and study guides. We recommend this to all students as supplementary self-study material.

Coverage: PPL · IFR · CPL · CFI

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YouTube Channels

Watch · listen · learn

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Cyndy HollmanManeuvers · checkride prep · oral study

Clear, detailed explanations of flight maneuvers and checkride preparation topics. Particularly useful for visualizing maneuvers before your flight lesson.

Best for: Maneuver prep

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MzeroA (Jason Schappert)Written test prep · aviation tips

Short, focused videos covering FAA written test topics, aviation weather, regulations, and general pilot knowledge. Good for filling gaps in your understanding.

Best for: Written test topics

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Pilot InstituteGround school topics · regulations · airspace

Detailed video content covering ground school topics, airspace, regulations, and aviation career guidance. Complements their online ground school course.

Best for: Ground school supplement

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Looking for More?

Full directory

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Pilot Resource HubComplete directory of Aces High programs & services

For Aces High training programs, financing options, services, and internal resources, see the Pilot Resource Hub. This resources page focuses on external study tools and reference material; the hub covers everything else.

Study

The work starts
on the ground.

The students who progress fastest are the ones who show up prepared. Read the handbooks, listen to LiveATC, drill the practice tests. When you sit in the airplane, you should already know what comes next.

Getting Started Guide → Pilot Resource Hub →

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