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 25, 2022.
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. You can download and fill out this PDF.
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 Checkout Requirements – If you would like to rent one of our Cessna 172RGs, a complex aircraft, here is your guide to requirements for the checkout. You must also complete the Aircraft Checkout Sheet listed above.
High Performance Checkout Requirements – Requirements to rent our Cessna 182 Skylane or Maule M7 high performance aircraft.
Guide to Complex Checkout & Endorsement – 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.
Student Pilots
Helpful Documents & Resources
Stage Checks – Paired with our own syllabus and a strive for excellence in training, AeroDynamic completes 3 stage checks for Private and Sport student pilots. This guide helps prepare students for each phase of their training.
*NEW* Stage 1 Check – last updated June 2022
*NEW* Stage 2 Check – last updated June 2022
*NEW* Stage 3 Check – last updated May 2022
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.
Sport Pilot Requirements – You and your instructor should review this prior to solo and prior to your practical test (checkride) to be sure all documentation, endorsements and training are appropriately 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.
Airworthiness Checklist – Are you and your plane legal to fly today? Fill out our checklist to make sure.
Passenger SAFETY briefing – The FAA’s guide to briefing your passengers.
Operations at Nontowered Airports – Excellent guidance from AOPA for operating at airports without a control tower, including pattern entry and communications.
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
How to Obtain a Good Weather Briefing – FAA guidance on weather briefings
Reid-Hillview Communications – Guide for new pilots on often-used terminology and instructions.
IFR Quick Reference – a helpful study guide for the Instrument Rating.
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.
IFR Personal Minimums – A personal minimum contract with yourself for IFR proficiency and safe ADM.
ATP’s Commercial Pilot Maneuvers – Guide on required commercial pilot maneuvers.
Aircraft Documents
Operating Handbooks
Citabria 7ECA, 7GCAA & 7KCAB POH
Cessna 172L POH and Supplement for 180-hp performance
Cessna 172M POH(1975, airspeed in MPH)
Cessna 172M POH (1976, airspeed in KIAS)
Evektor SportStar Flight Training Supplement
Twin Comanche Flight Manual part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5
Twin Comanche Piper Operating Handbook
Weight & Balance
Always verify this is the most current version before flight
Aircraft Checklists
Not for official use
SportStar Preflight, Flight, and Emergencies Checklists
SportStar Maneuver’s Guide
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 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
Twin Comanche Flight Checklist
Twin Comanche Airworthiness Checklist
Avionics
GPS Manuals
Garmin 430 Quick Reference Guide
Garmin 530 Quick Reference Guide
Garmin 296 Quick Reference Guide
Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument Guide
FAA Flight Training Handbooks
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