Covering every aspect an aviator needs to know to obtain a private or commercial pilot license—taxiing procedures, ground operations, takeoffs, turns, descents and emergency operations—this comprehensive guide gives a theoretical and operational understanding that makes it easy for students to learn all the maneuvers before taking to the air. With margin notes highlighting important facts, an appendix with a comprehensive airplane checkout review, and review questions after each chapter, this complete guide covers all the tasks from the FAA Practical Test Standards for the Private and Commercial certificates.