Would you like to learn to fly but feel overwhelmed by all the things you need to learn? Maybe you should start with the Basics!

Pre-Solo Basics provides you with the information you need to solo, nothing more. The subjects are broken up into 'bite-size' chunks that are easy to digest.

The program uses easy to understand text and illustrations. It covers aerodynamics, procedures, techniques, systems and more. Questions at the end of each workbook reinforce the subject areas covered in that booklet.

Presented in twelve manageable workbooks. Pre-Solo Basics are arranged in a logical sequence to coincide with flight lessons with a Certified Flight Instructor. Or, if you just want an understanding of the basics, the booklets will give you all you need.

Workbook Contents:

Flight Section One
- Basic Concepts of the Airplane
- Effect of Controls
- Elevators
- Ailerons
- Rudder
- Axis of the Airplane
- Use of Flight Controls

Flight Section Two
- Shape of the Wing
- How Lift is Developed
- Pitch
- Yaw
- Bank
- Adverse Yaw

Flight Section Three
- Safety in Aviation
- Preflight Inspection
- 'Pointing' the Airplane
- References for Turns
- Neutralizing the Controls
- Finding the horizon Line
- Pitch-Power-Trim

Flight Section Four
Start-up and Pre-takeoff Checklists
- Taxiing
- Take-off
- Need for Right Rudder
- Using the 'Ball' for Coordination
- Don't Get Lost Up There!
- Shut-down and Securing Checklists

Flight Section Five
- Maintaining Altitude in Turns
- Load Factor
- Stalls
- Power-Off Glide
- Descents with Power
- Climbing Turns
- Gliding Turns

Flight Section Six
- Slow Flight
- Maneuvers in Slow Flight
- Stalls
- Crabbing
- Rectangular Course

Flight Section Seven
- Traffic Pattern
- GUMP Check
- Landing the Airplane
- Entering the Traffic Pattern
- Departing the Traffic Pattern

Flight Section Eight
- Crosswind Tafeoffs
- Crosswind Landings
- Slips to Landings
- No-Flap Landings
- Go-Arounds
- Collision Avoidance
- Windshear Avoidance
- Wake Turbulence Avoidance

Flight Section Nine
- Radio Procedures
- Emergency Procedures
- Equipment Malfunctions
- Communicate!

Aircraft Systems I
- Flight Controls
- Wing Flaps
- Trim
- Nose Gear Steering & Brakes
- Nose Gear and Engine Mount
- Fuel Systems

Aircraft Systems II
- Electrical and Lights
- Vacuum System
- Stall Warning System
- Pitot Static System
- Markings & Placards

Powerplant & Related Systems
- Powerplant
- Intake System
- Primer System
- Carburetor Heat Control
- Ignition System
- Exhaust System
- Cooling System

About the Author
Cleo Chamberlain and her husband Rick have been in aviation together since 1978 when they started an FBO in Alaska. During their ten years in Alaska Rick taught Cleo to fly and she became an Instructor also. He also tutored her in the ways of airframe and powerplant mechanics and she achieved her A&P certificate. They both now hold Inspection Authorizations.

In 1988 they closed the Alaska business for warmer Tucson, Arizona. There, they lived on an Airpark and ran a maintenance and flight training business. With the influx of non-aviation minded neighbors, the Airpark no longer fit their needs, so they migrated to the wide-open spaces of New Mexico.

2002 they moved to Rodeo, New Mexico to continue their aviation ventures and realize nearly every pilots' dream - their very own airport. Though technically a private airport, they hope to serve the community of Rodeo and the surrounding areas as a general aviation airport that is open to the public. They will be adding services such as fuel and hangars as the demand arises.

Here in Rodeo they are still working on airplanes and teaching people to fly. Rick is working toward the rebuilding and restoring part of maintenance while still performing annual inspections and regular maintenance for their clients. Cleo does most of the instructing and has published the Youth Pilot Training Program for young aviators.

Three-Ring Binder
230 pages, Glossary, Illustrated

Publisher
Chamberlain Aviation (2004)