A different kind of Private Pilot's workbook. Very thorough, very detailed, very complete, highly illustrated - but taught in a way that makes you remember what you're supposed to be learning. Even the meteorology section is enjoyable and intriguing. Rod Machado has done an excellent job presenting a vast amount of required information in a way that makes you remember and understand.

Table of contents:

Airplane Components: getting to know your airplane
Aerodynamics: the wing is the thing
Engines: knowledge of engines is power
Electrical Systems: knowing what's watt
Flight Instruments: clocks, tops, & toys
Federal Aviation Regulations: how FAR can we go
Airport Operations: no doctor needed
Radio Operations: aviation spoken here
Airspace: the wild blue, green, & red yonder
Aviation Maps: the art of the chart
Radio Navigation: the frequency flyer program
Understanding Weather: looking for friendly skies
Weather Charts & Briefings: PIREPS & METARs
Flight Planning: getting from there to here
Airplane Performance Charts: know before you go
Weight & Balance: let's wait and balance
Pilot Potpourri: neat aeronautical information