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 MKII 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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NewVendor:ThrustmasterThrustmaster TCA Sky Yoke (PS5, PC)
All in one general aviation yoke with throttle, trim, and yaw built in, Thrustmaster's first GA yoke with a steel pitch axis shaft and 16 bit Hall effect sensors, for PS5 and PC.
Regular price $199.99Sale price $199.99 Regular priceUnit price per -
NewNewVendor:ThrustmasterThrustmaster HOTAS Warthog MKII Stick and Throttle (PC)
Command your PC flight simulator with this all metal HOTAS, featuring a 1:1 VIPER grip, an A-10C twin throttle, and a rebuilt ball bearing base.
Regular price $599.99Sale price $599.99 Regular priceUnit price per -
Best sellerNewVendor:ASAASA 2027 FAR/AIM Handbook - FAA Regulations Guide for Pilots & Instructors
The full aviation regulations and AIM in one annual 6 by 9 inch reference, trusted for over 80 years by pilots, instructors, and mechanics who need the current rules fast.
Regular price $19.99Sale price $19.99 Regular priceUnit price per$29.95 -
Vendor: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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Vendor: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.
Regular price $26.99Sale price $26.99 Regular priceUnit price per$29.95 -
NewNewVendor:ThrustmasterThrustmaster Airbus Add-On Grip (PC)
Upgrade your compatible Thrustmaster modular base with this officially licensed 1:1 Airbus sidestick replica, featuring 5 buttons and 16 bit precision for PC.
Regular price $129.99Sale price $129.99 Regular priceUnit price per -
Vendor:ThrustmasterThrustmaster T.Flight Full Kit X (Xbox Series X|S, One, PC)
All-in-one HOTAS stick, throttle and rudder kit for beginners, with 14 action buttons and 5 axes of control in a plug-and-play setup ready to fly on Xbox or PC.
Regular price $229.99Sale price $229.99 Regular priceUnit price per -
Vendor:ThrustmasterThrustmaster TCA Captain Pack X Airbus Edition (Xbox Series X|S, One, PC)
Airbus-style sidestick and throttle captain set with officially licensed 1:1 scale replicas, built for pilots practicing A320neo procedures on a realistic airliner rig.
Regular price $299.99Sale price $299.99 Regular priceUnit price per -
Vendor:Cessna Aircraft CompanyCessna A185F 1985 Pilot's Information Manual (D1279-13)
Regular price $164.00Sale price $164.00 Regular priceUnit price per$259.00 -
Vendor: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.
Regular price $179.99Sale price $179.99 Regular priceUnit price per$229.99 -
Vendor:Turtle BeachTurtle Beach VelocityOne Flightdeck Ultimate PC HOTAS Controller (PC)
Advanced modular HOTAS for serious flight and combat simming, with 139 programmable buttons and Hall-effect sensors for contactless precision through long sessions.
Regular price $379.99Sale price $379.99 Regular priceUnit price per -
Vendor:Cessna Aircraft CompanyCessna P210NPressurizedCenturion 1982 Pilot's Information Manual (D1228-13)
Regular price $178.00Sale price $178.00 Regular priceUnit price per$289.00 -
Vendor: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 -
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.
Regular price $499.99Sale price $499.99 Regular priceUnit price per -
Vendor:Cessna Aircraft CompanyCessna TR182 Skylane RG 1985 Pilot's Information Manual (D1278-13)
Regular price $188.00Sale price $188.00 Regular priceUnit price per$299.00 -
Vendor: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 -
Vendor: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 -
Vendor:ThrustmasterThrustmaster TCA Officer Pack Airbus Edition (PC)
Airbus-style throttle quadrant and add-ons with an ambidextrous joystick and 4 swappable grip heads, rounding out a complete officer-side airliner sim rig for the desk.
Regular price $189.99Sale price $189.99 Regular priceUnit price per -
Vendor:Cessna Aircraft CompanyCessna 208B (600 SHP) Pilot's Information Manual (D1309-13)
Regular price $244.00Sale price $244.00 Regular priceUnit price per$389.00 -
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.
Regular price $249.99Sale price $249.99 Regular priceUnit price per -
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.
Regular price $599.99Sale price $599.99 Regular priceUnit price per -
Vendor:ThrustmasterThrustmaster T.Flight Rudder Pedals (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, One, PC)
Rudder pedals with toe brakes and adjustable resistance for sims, a self-centering design that adds realistic differential braking and steering across PS5, Xbox, and PC.
Regular price $129.99Sale price $129.99 Regular priceUnit price per -
Vendor:Cessna Aircraft CompanyCessna Turbo 310R 1980 Pilot's Information Manual (D1576-13)
Regular price $244.00Sale price $244.00 Regular priceUnit price per$389.00 -
Vendor:JETPUBSEmbraer 18" x 36" Cockpit Posters for Pilot Training
Regular price $74.99Sale price $74.99 Regular priceUnit price per$99.95
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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