Flight Training Materials & Flight Simulator Gear
Becoming a pilot rewards two kinds of practice: studying before a checkride and rehearsing the flying in a home cockpit. This hub keeps both close at hand, pairing FAA knowledge test prep and oral exam guides from ASA, Gleim, and Jeppesen with the yokes, joysticks, throttle quadrants, and pedals that build a practice cockpit.
Shop by what you need next:
- Prep for the written test: start with the Gleim Private Pilot Knowledge Test Prep, add the FAA PHAK, then open the full private pilot materials shelf.
- Work on an instrument rating: step up to instrument rating training materials for IFR procedures and checkride prep.
- Fly GA in your sim: a yoke mirrors the control wheel in GA and Boeing-style cockpits. Most PC pilots begin with the Logitech G Saitek Pro Flight Yoke and Throttle Quadrant from the Logitech G (Saitek) line.
- Fly Airbus or fast jets: a sidestick or joystick fits fly-by-wire and aerobatics. Browse Thrustmaster flight simulator controls, including the HOTAS Warthog stick and throttle.
- Add yaw and braking: rudder pedals like the Logitech G Saitek Pro Flight Rudder Pedals bring coordinated turns and toe brakes a twist-grip joystick cannot.
- Want one box that flies on day one: a complete flight simulator package ships the controls and software together, nothing left to spec out.
Not sure where to start your first rig? Our buyer's guide to the best flight simulator yokes, pedals, and controls weighs the options, and the broader flight simulator equipment collection holds the panels and add-ons to grow into. Free U.S. shipping over $100.
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SaleVendor:Aviation-PressEverything Explained for the Professional Pilot - 15th Edition
The go-to reference explaining regs, ops and systems for pilots, trusted across flight schools nationwide as the training manual student pilots ask for by name.
Regular price $51.99Sale price $51.99 Regular priceUnit price per$59.95 -
SaleVendor:ASAASA Private Pilot Oral Exam Guide (15th Edition): Ace Your Checkride
Question-and-answer prep for the private pilot checkride oral, turning nervous anticipation into structured, confident answers before your checkride.
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SaleVendor:ASAASA 2025-2026 Remote Pilot Test Prep (Book, Download, Online): Ace Your FAA Exam
Written-test prep for the Part 107 remote pilot exam, covering current drone regulations and knowledge-test essentials so commercial drone pilots pass on the first try.
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SaleVendor:Logitech GLogitech G Saitek Basic Flight Simulation Bundle w/Microsoft Flight Simulator Standard Digital Download (PC)
Complete starter bundle: yoke, throttle, rudder pedals and software, a plug-and-play USB setup with 20 aircraft and 30 airports ready to fly right out of the box.
Regular price $389.99Sale price $389.99 Regular priceUnit price per$519.97 -
Vendor:Jeppesen SandersonJeppesen Private Pilot Manual: Illustrated Flight Textbook
Richly illustrated flight textbook for the private certificate, packing over 400 pages of illustrations and step-by-step procedures into one FAA-compliant guide.
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Vendor:ThrustmasterThrustmaster Viper TQS Mission Pack: Metal Throttle Quadrant System (PC)
All-metal fighter throttle and control panel with an authentic F-16 Viper design, a 1:1 scale replica for combat simmers who want genuine cockpit switchology.
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SaleVendor:Cessna Aircraft CompanyCessna R182 Skylane RG 1983 Pilot's Information Manual (D1235-13)
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Vendor:Turtle BeachTurtle Beach VelocityOne Precision Flight Simulator Rudder Pedals (Xbox Series X|S, One, PC)
Universal rudder pedals with adjustable toe brakes and smooth glide, connecting via USB for realistic rudder control in Microsoft Flight Simulator, X-Plane and DCS World.
Regular price $319.99Sale price $319.99 Regular priceUnit price per$299.95 -
Vendor:ThrustmasterThrustmaster TPR Pendular Rudder Pedals (PC)
Pendular rudder pedals with contactless magnetic sensors delivering over 65,000 positions per axis, built on a 15.4-pound all-metal frame for serious sim pilots.
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SaleVendor:GleimGleim 2026 Deluxe Private Pilot Kit
Deluxe private pilot kit with books, software and study aids, bundling a flight bag, E6B flight computer, plotter and logbook into one complete training package.
Regular price $259.99Sale price $259.99 Regular priceUnit price per$289.95 -
SaleVendor:Cessna Aircraft CompanyCessna R182 Skylane RG 1981 Pilot's Information Manual (D1198-13)
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Vendor:ThrustmasterThrustmaster HOTAS Warthog Stick and Throttle (PC)
All-metal military HOTAS stick and throttle with authentic A-10C replica controls, built for study-level simmers who want real cockpit switches and throttle feel.
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SaleVendor:Logitech GLogitech G Saitek Pro Saitek Flight Yoke & Throttle Quadrant System (PC)
Desktop yoke and throttle quadrant for realistic GA sim flying, with programmable buttons across multiple profiles that build real muscle memory for the cockpit.
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SaleVendor:GleimGleim 2026 Private Pilot Kit with Online Test Prep
Private pilot kit with online question-based test prep, combining ground school materials in one package so students can prepare efficiently for the written exam.
Regular price $199.99Sale price $199.99 Regular priceUnit price per$224.95 -
SaleVendor:Cessna Aircraft CompanyCessna A185F 1982 Pilot's Information Manual (D1219-13)
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Vendor:ThrustmasterThrustmaster T.1600M FCS Flight Pack (PC)
Stick, throttle and rudder pedals pack for a complete desk setup, with 16 programmable buttons and an 8-way hat switch on the stick plus 14 more on the throttle.
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SaleVendor:Logitech GLogitech G Saitek Pro Yoke Flight Bundle w/Microsoft Flight Simulator Standard Digital Download (PC)
Yoke and throttle bundle with the sim to start flying today, a plug-and-play USB setup that includes 20 aircraft ready to explore from the first flight.
Regular price $229.99Sale price $229.99 Regular priceUnit price per$289.98 -
SaleVendor:Logitech GLogitech G Saitek Pro Saitek Flight Rudder Pedals (PC)
Self-centering rudder pedals with toe brakes for desktop sims, a simple USB setup compatible with Microsoft Flight Simulator, X-Plane, FSX and Prepar3D.
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SaleVendor:Cessna Aircraft CompanyCessna A185F 1979 Pilot's Information Manual (D1144-13)
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SaleVendor:GleimGleim 2026 Private Pilot FAA Knowledge Test Prep
Question-based prep for the private pilot knowledge test, built from official FAA practice questions organized by subject for complete, efficient exam-day study.
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SaleVendor:Skyhorse PublishingFAA Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge FAA-H-8083-25C Skyhorse Publishing
The FAA's foundational knowledge reference for every pilot, spanning core aeronautical knowledge from private pilot through commercial and instructor certification.
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Vendor:Jeppesen SandersonJeppesen Private Pilot 61 All-in-One Training Kit
All-in-one Part 61 kit built around an illustrated textbook, bundling an E6B flight computer and navigation plotter so students master flight planning from day one.
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SaleVendor:Cessna Aircraft CompanyCessna 182Q Skylane 1978 Pilot's Operating Handbook (D1114-13)
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Vendor:John SlempBomber Boys...WWII Flight Jacket Art Coffee Table Book
A coffee-table tribute to the painted art of WWII flight jackets, an eight-year journey documenting hand-painted A-2 leather jackets worn by Army Air Forces crews.
Regular price $129.99Sale price $129.99 Regular priceUnit price per
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a yoke or a joystick better for a flight simulator?
It depends on what you fly. A yoke best matches general aviation aircraft and Boeing-style airliners that use a control wheel, while a joystick or sidestick suits Airbus fly-by-wire jets, fighters, and aerobatic flying. Pick the control that mirrors the real cockpit you want to practice in.
Do I need rudder pedals for a flight simulator?
You can fly without them using a twist-grip joystick, but rudder pedals are the single biggest realism upgrade. They give you proper yaw control for coordinated turns and crosswind landings, plus toe brakes for taxiing, and they build the foot-and-hand muscle memory that transfers to real flying.
What is HOTAS in flight simulation?
HOTAS stands for hands on throttle and stick. It is a setup that places all the key flight controls and switches on the joystick and throttle so you never take your hands off them. HOTAS rigs are most popular for flying fighters, warbirds, and other fast military jets in the sim.
What controls do I need to start a home flight simulator?
A solid starter cockpit is a yoke or joystick, a throttle, and a set of rudder pedals. Many beginners choose a yoke and throttle quadrant with matching pedals, or a bundle that pairs the controls with simulator software so the setup decisions are already made.
Does a flight simulator help with real flight training?
Yes. A home simulator is an excellent way to learn procedures, instrument scans, and checklist flows before you fly them in the airplane, which can shorten the learning curve. Home setups are not FAA-approved devices, so practice time does not log toward a certificate, but the procedural reinforcement is real.
What books do I need to study for the private pilot written test?
Start with a knowledge test prep book plus the official FAA Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, then add an oral exam guide and a current FAR/AIM. The three main publishers are Gleim (focused, test-driven prep), ASA (broad test prep, oral guides, and FAR/AIM), and Jeppesen (structured course curricula used by flight schools). Many pilots combine titles from more than one.
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