ASA Complete Student Pilot Kit: Comprehensive Private Pilot Training Guide

What is included in the ASA Complete Student Pilot Kit?

Built around Bob Gardner's Complete Pilot textbook series, the kit bundles the Airman Certification Standards for Private Pilot Airplane, the Private Pilot Oral Exam Guide, the Visualized Flight Maneuvers Handbook for High Wing Aircraft, a Standard Pilot Logbook, an E6-B flight computer, a navigation plotter, a flight planning pad, a Student Pilot Guide, and a Student Flight Record.

Who is this student pilot kit designed for?

It is designed for aspiring aviators beginning private pilot certificate training, including students attending flight school and those pursuing independent study. Career changers, aviation enthusiasts, and flight schools onboarding new students all benefit from having the essential ground school materials, trusted by certified flight instructors nationwide, gathered in one complete package.

Does the kit work for both flight school and independent study?

Yes. The kit supports both FAA-approved training programs, whether you attend a flight school or pursue independent study. It provides FAA-compliant ground school materials that work across program structures, and the included standards, oral exam guide, and progress records help students advance regardless of the training path they choose.

Why buy a complete kit instead of the individual study materials?

Bundling everything into one package simplifies gathering your flight training supplies, so you are not tracking down each book and tool separately. The kit pairs core study guides like the Airman Certification Standards and Oral Exam Guide with practical tools such as the E6-B, plotter, and flight planning pad, giving new students one organized starting point.

What is the Airman Certification Standards book used for?

The Airman Certification Standards for Private Pilot Airplane is the FAA document defining the knowledge, skill, and risk management standards you must meet to pass the knowledge test and checkride. Including it lets you study to the exact criteria an examiner uses, so your preparation matches what is actually evaluated during private pilot certification.

How does the Private Pilot Oral Exam Guide help me prepare?

The Private Pilot Oral Exam Guide presents the kinds of questions an examiner is likely to ask during the oral portion of the practical test. Working through it helps you organize your knowledge by subject area and practice answering aloud, so you walk into the oral exam confident about regulations, systems, weather, and aeronautical decision making.

What do the E6-B flight computer and navigation plotter do?

The E6-B is a pilot's calculator for navigation calculations, and the plotter is used for charting courses on aeronautical charts. The E6-B handles flight planning math such as time, speed, distance, and fuel burn, while the plotter measures courses and distances using the included flight planning pad.

Is the included E6-B a manual or an electronic flight computer?

The kit includes a manual E6-B flight computer, the traditional slide-and-wheel style taught to student pilots and widely accepted for knowledge tests and checkrides. It lets you solve time, speed, distance, fuel, wind, and conversion problems without relying on batteries.

What do the logbook and Student Flight Record track?

The Standard Pilot Logbook is where you record each flight, including date, aircraft, route, conditions, and the categories of flight time you accumulate. The Student Flight Record is a structured form for tracking lessons, maneuvers, and ground topics, giving you and your instructor a shared view of what has been covered and what still needs work.

Does the kit cover a high-wing or low-wing trainer, and can I get a low-wing version?

This kit includes the Visualized Flight Maneuvers Handbook for High Wing Aircraft, which matches high-wing trainers such as common Cessna models. ASA publishes a separate low-wing edition for trainers like many Piper models, since the sight pictures differ. PilotMall carries a full range of flight training materials. Check out our flight training collection for additional options.

Does this kit include the FAR/AIM or a Test Prep book?

This kit includes the Complete Pilot textbook series, the Airman Certification Standards, the Private Pilot Oral Exam Guide, the Visualized Flight Maneuvers Handbook for High Wing Aircraft, a Standard Pilot Logbook, an E6-B, a plotter, a flight planning pad, a Student Pilot Guide, and a Student Flight Record. The FAR/AIM and knowledge test prep titles are sold separately.

What other gear do student pilots usually add to start training?

This kit provides the core study guides plus the E6-B, plotter, and flight planning pad needed to begin ground study and flight planning. Many students later add items such as a kneeboard, a headset, and current sectional charts for their training area. PilotMall carries a full range of flight training materials. Check out our flight training collection for more options.