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Documents & Resources

Checkout sheet, study materials, aircraft and avionics manuals, checklists, W&B documents, and FAA handbooks

Disclaimer: These documents are to be used as reference only and are not a substitute for the manufacturers’ documents or material. Please use the current Airplane Flight Manual and version of official documents. Always conform to the manufacturers’ recommendations and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations.

New Customer Documents

Aircraft Checkout & Rental

Renter’s Agreement – All customers, including students and renters, must complete this document. It is subject to change at any time. We will post the newest version here and in the office, so please check periodically for any changes. Latest version updated Feb 2025.

Block Club – Available at our San Jose location only, please read these details in full regarding how block credits work. Latest version updated Sept 2024.

*NEW* KRHV Airport Operations and Communications Guide – Our resources to help pilots navigate the recent and complex changes implemented with repaving Reid-Hillview Airport in late 2024.

Aircraft Checkout Sheet – To rent or solo any of our aircraft, you must first complete the checkout process. This document must be filled out and reviewed with an instructor for each make & model you intend to fly. It also contains the list of flight items that will be completed in the air. Latest version updated Feb 2023.

Complex Checkout Sheet – In addition to the Aircraft Review sheet above, this addendum covers questions pertaining specifically to our complex aircraft.  You can download and fill out this PDF.

High-performance Checkout Sheet – In addition to the Aircraft Review sheet above, this addendum covers questions specifically for our high performance (Skylane 182 and Maule M7) aircraft.

Multi-Engine Checkout Sheet – In addition to the Aircraft Review sheet above, this addendum covers questions pertaining specifically to our Twin Comanche. It must be completed during your training or checkout.

Complex and High-performance Aircraft Checkout Requirements – If you would like to rent our Cessna 172RG, Cessna 182, Maule M7, or Twin Comanche, this is your guide to the flight hours and landing requirements for the checkout. You must also complete the Aircraft Checkout Sheet with addendums listed above plus complete a flight checkout. Latest version updated Feb 2024.

Complex Endorsement Training Syllabus – If you plan to do your training or a checkout with us, please prepare to complete all tasks in this syllabus. Original version created September 2024.

Cutlass 172RG Maneuvers Guide – This flying club created a maneuver’s guide for flying the Cutlass 172RG.

Guide to High Performance Checkout & Endorsement – This flying club created a helpful study guide for the high performance endorsement.

Flight Review – It’s time for your flight review or it’s been longer and you are getting back into flying, check out our flight review test that covers the FAA requirements for the ground portion. Please complete as much as possible prior to your scheduled Flight Review.

Instrument Proficiency Check – Click here for FAA guidance on an IPC.

Flying Courses – An overview of different pilot’s licenses and ratings we offer at AeroDynamic.

Guide to our Instructors – A list of our CFIs by location, what they can teach, which aircraft they are checked out to teach in, and who can perform stage checks.

Checkride Resources

Help for scheduling and preparing for all practical tests

Checkride Resources – Helpful guides for both students and instructors to ensure all requirements, paperwork, and endorsements are correct and complete before heading to a practical test.

Checkride Request Form – You must be a current student at AeroDynamic to use this form. Please review the additional requirements before submitting a request.

Student Pilots

Helpful Documents & Resources

Paired with our syllabus and a strive for excellence in training, AeroDynamic completes 3 stage checks for student pilots. Students should become familiar with the expectations of each stage check as soon as they begin training at that phase. This ensures they are well prepared for the practical test (checkride).

Stage Check 1 – updated Feb 2025

Stage Check 2 – updated Feb 2025

Stage Check 3 – Private Pilot Airplane ACS (May 2024)

Pre-Solo Exam – Your instructor will administer this open-book, take-home test as you get close to solo. Please complete to the best of your ability and review any deficient areas with your instructor. Once complete, you will receive an endorsement in your logbook.

Solo Operations & Limitations – A simplified breakdown of FARs and company policies for solo flights.

Private Pilot Requirements – An overview and checklist that you and your instructor should review prior to solo and prior to your practical test (checkride) to be sure all documentation, endorsements and training are appropriately logged and completed.

Cross-Country Flight Planning Guide – Our “how-to” guide for creating flight plans.

Cross-Country Flight Plan Form – Our Nav Log is our preferred flight planning form. It is a fillable & printable PDF complete with weather info, diversion log, flight plan form, and more.

Diversion Checklist – This handy guide to in-flight diversions can be folded to fit on your kneeboard or saved in your iPad for quick reference.

Operations at Nontowered Airports – Excellent guidance from AOPA for operating at airports without a control tower, including pattern entry and communications.

Airworthiness Checklist – Are you and your plane legal to fly today? Fill out our checklist to make sure.
Twin Comanche Airworthiness Checklist – tailored to our Twin with ADs listed.

Minimum Equipment Requirements for Part 91 GA – Updated in Oct 2023, Advisory Circular 91-67A is useful in determining if a flight can proceed with inoperative equipment, what needs to be done to fly, and who can deal with it.

Passenger SAFETY briefing – The FAA’s guide to briefing your passengers.

Flight Risk Assessment Tool (FRAT) – FAA Safety Enhancement Topic for personal use and aviation events (racing, aerobatic contests, airshows, etc.) to review risk factors. Click here to download the worksheet.

VFR Personal Minimums – Determine go/no-go decisions by setting personal minimums for yourself using AOPA’s contract.

Personal Minimums Checklist – FAA guidance on decision making factors to set your own minimums.

METAR & TAF Guide – Understanding and decoding METARs

A Pilot’s Guide to Aviation Weather Services – FAA guidance on weather products

How to Obtain a Good Weather Briefing – FAA guidance on weather briefings

Weather Wise – AOPA Safety Advisor’s condensed guidance on fronts, thunderstorms, turbulence, and icing. Also search their Weather Wise videos for understanding weather.

Tips on Mountain Flying – An FAA Aviation Safety Program document

“From the Flight Deck” Hazards and Hot Spots at KRHV – FAA video regarding airport operations and arrival alert notices

IFR & CPL Resources

Helpful Documents

Instrument Airplane ACS – May 2024

Commercial Pilot Airplane ACS – May 2024

IFR Quick Reference Guide – A very detailed study guide to prepare for your checkride

IFR Kneeboard Sheet – A handy place to write down ATIS, CRAFT, lost comms, and more.

IFR Departures – A simple breakdown of SIDs, ODPs, and DVAs.

IFR Approaches – A review of the various types of instrument approach procedures.

ENR 1.5 Holding, Approach and Departure Procedures – FAA regulatory guidance

Hold Worksheet – Created by our Chief Instructor, this helps you visualize and figure out holds

IFR Circle-to-Land Guidance – IFR magazine’s thorough article on how to legally circle to land

IFR Lost Comms – Flying magazine’s helpful article on dealing with Lost Comms in IFR.

IFR XC Flight Planning Guide – Our “how-to” guide for IFR flight planning.

IFR XC Flight Plan Form – Navigation log for instrument cross-countries.

AC 90-108 – Use of suitable RNAV (what we can and can’t do with our GPS)

Garmin 430W Supplement – This document is required to be onboard as it contains the limitations and emergency procedures when using the GPS for IFR. This is a must-know document for instrument students/pilots!

Garmin 530W Supplement

Garmin GTN 650 Supplement

IFR Personal Minimums – A personal minimum contract with yourself for IFR proficiency and safe ADM.

Logging IFR Currency – IFR Magazine’s article with various scenarios on when and how to log IFR approaches for currency

NASA’s Aircraft Icing Training – A comprehensive course on ground and inflight icing.

FAA Legal Interpretations – A comprehensive list of legal interpretations that you should know about

ATP’s Commercial Pilot Maneuvers – Guide on required commercial pilot maneuvers.

Aircraft Documents

Operating Handbooks

Citabria 7ECA, 7GCAA & 7KCAB POH

Cessna 150M POH (updated 5/23)

Cessna 172L POH and Supplement for 180-hp performance

Cessna 172M POH (1975, airspeed in MPH)

Cessna 172M POH (1976, airspeed in KIAS)

Cessna 172N POH

Cessna 172P POH

Cessna 172RG POH

Cessna 182 POH

Stinson 108-2 POH

Decthlon 8KCAB POH

Maule M5 POH

Maule M7 POH

Maule M9 POH

Twin Comanche Flight Manual part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5

Twin Comanche Piper Operating Handbook

Twin Comanche Performance charts (no tip tanks)

Weight & Balance

Always verify this is the most current version before flight

Reid-Hillview Aircraft

Citabria N9193L

Citabria N990WY

Citabria N2508Z

Citabria N9081L 

Decathlon N2804Z

Stinson N423C

Maule N56601

Maule N611BY

Maule N938AX

Cutlass N4604V

Cutlass N6543V

Cutlass N616SF

Twin Comanche N40DA

Cessna N66459

Cessna N2838Q

Cessna N61637

Cessna N9627H

Cessna N9027H

Cessna N12234

Cessna N6796H

Cessna N968RC

Cessna N98485

Cessna N54102

Skylane N2773F

Monterey Aircraft

Cessna N53456

Cessna 172AR

Cessna N915L

Cessna N737ZD

W&B Worksheets

Citabria 7ECA

Citabria 7KCAB & 7GCAA

Decathlon 8KCAB

Stinson

Maule M7 – coming soon

Twin Comanche

Cessna 150 (updated 3/23)

Cessna 172L

Cessna 172M

Cessna 172N

Cessna 172P

Cutlass 172RG

Skylane 182J

Aircraft Checklists

Not for official use

Koch Chart

Citabria Preflight Checklist

Citabria 7ECA Operating Checklist

Citabria 7ECA Emergency Checklist

Citabria 7KCAB Operating Checklist

Citabria 7KCAB Emergency Checklist

Decathlon 8KCAB Operating Checklist

Decathlon 8KCAB Emergency Checklist

Maule M5 Operating Checklist

Maule M7 Operating Checklist

Cessna 150 Preflight/Emergency Checklist

Cessna 150 Operating Checklist

Cessna 172L Preflight/Emergency Checklist

Cessna 172L Operating Checklist

Cessna 172M Preflight/Emergency Checklist

Cessna 172M Operating Checklist

Cessna 172N Preflight/Emergency Checklist

Cessna 172N Operating Checklist

Cessna 172P Preflight/Emergency Checklist

Cessna 172P Operating Checklist

Cessna 172RG Preflight/Emergency Checklist

Cessna 172RG Operating Checklist

Cessna 182J Preflight/Emergency Checklist

Cessna 182J Operating Checklist

Twin Comanche Preflight Checklist (updated 10/2024)

Twin Comanche Flight Checklist (updated 10/2024)

Twin Comanche VFR Maneuvers Flight Profiles

Twin Comanche Airworthiness Checklist

Avionics

GPS Manuals

Garmin 296 Quick Reference Guide

Garmin 430 Quick Reference Guide

Garmin 430 Manual

Garmin 530 Quick Reference Guide

Garmin 530 Manual

Garmin GTN 650 Pilot’s Guide

Garmin GTN 750 Pilot’s Guide

Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument Guide

Garmin GI 275 (Maule M9)

S-TEC autopilot (Maule M9)

CGR-30P engine monitor (Decathlon & M9)

JPI EDM 960 Engine Monitor (Twin Comanche)
How-to videos
Pilot’s Guide

FAA Flight Training Handbooks

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For current FAA Handbooks, please click here.

Disclaimer: These documents are to be used as reference only and are not a substitute for the manufacturers’ documents or material. Please use the current Airplane Flight Manual and version of official documents. Always conform to the manufacturers’ recommendations and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations.
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