AeroDynamic Aviation

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.