COMMENTS ON
ROD MACHADO'S PRIVATE PILOT HANDBOOK

“I’ve been waiting for this book since 1939, when I first got my CFI rating. Now I don’t have to waste flying time on the ground reviewing with students. Marvelous book so beautifully explains the info needed to become a private pilot and for initial prep for advance ratings. MY STUDENTS SAY THEY ARE LOSING SLEEP BECAUSE THEY CAN’T PUT IT DOWN!”
Ed Shaffer, 30,225 total time, Active CFII,
Retired Pan Am Check Captain,

“BRILLIANTLY WRITTEN AND ORGANIZED. It is wonderful to read and elevates a thorough education to a fun experience. ”
Dave Gwinn, TWA Airline Captain,
Aviation Writer, Weather Radar Expert

“Terrific new book. FINALLY, a reference book that puts the basic knowledge factors required by all pilots in an EASY TO GRASP, ENJOYABLE FORMAT.”
Ralph Butcher, United Airline Captain, Aviation Author

“I thoroughly enjoy Rod’s informative illustrations and humorous sidebars. But, THE REAL TREASURE IS THE TEXT. Pay attention FAA, this is the way to write a teaching manual. Extolling the virtues of this book to all CFIs and students, I insist they get their own copy. No way am I letting go of mine.”
Henry G. Smith, FAA Designated Examiner,
22 Year Gold Seal Flight Instructor

“...wonderful reading experience... ABSOLUTELY MUST HAVE BOOK... enormous amount of information in a clearly understandable form. Photos and drawings are graphically clear and simple to understand... a humorous edge which will hold the interest of new students and remind the rest of us what we either didn’t ever really know, or have forgotten.” Flight Log

“At last, the book we’ve all been waiting for, a private pilot manual, chocked full of the latest, most up-to-date information, which is also fun to read! THIS BOOK IS ONE YOU JUST CAN’T AFFORD TO BE WITHOUT.” Angel Flight News

“Our staff unanimously agrees this is THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE AVAILABLE for student pilot training today. It makes the FAA Private pilot oral and written exams a pleasant and enjoyable experience.” The Griffin Report

“I was impressed... Machado has an ability to synthesize and simplify complex subjects into understandable terms without bleeding away valuable details... INVALUABLE REFERENCE BOOK for various subjects... Do yourself a favor and give Machado’s book a try. You’ll be a better pilot for it.”
Bill Cox, Senior Editor Plane & Pilot Magazine

“Rod uses humor to explain most situations and explains everything in a manner that you’ll find easy to understand and remember... EXTREMELY VALUABLE TO STUDENTS... great book for flight instructors to use in teaching... GOOD REFRESHER FOR THOSE NEEDING A BFR.”
Dave Sclair, Editor General Aviation News & Flyer

“One new book that all pilots, regardless of experience, should consider. Humor is omnipresent... you MAY SOON BE ENJOYING IT SO MUCH THAT YOU WILL FORGET YOU’RE LEARNING about flying... even from the cartoons... the book made me feel--happy, positive, enthused about learning and flying.”
S.M. Spangler, Editor Flight Training Magazine

“I actually switched to Rod’s book because of something as small as Zulu Time -- no one else covers it -- Now I AM HOOKED. For those Flight Instructors that attach as much importance to ground school as I do, you SIMPLY CANNOT GET ALONG WITHOUT THIS TEXT.”
Jim Trusty
1997 General Aviation/ FAA
National Flight Instructor Of The Year

“ROD HAS CREATED THE BOOK THAT HAS ALWAYS BEEN NEEDED AND WILL SET THE STANDARD FOR EVERYTHING THAT FOLLOWS... All the material you could ever want or need to know in a clear and precise manner... has a comprehensive index (what a concept)... you’ll be asking yourself why someone didn’t do something like this a long time ago.”
Vicki Cruse-Campbell US Aviator Magazine

“amazing graphics and photos... ULTIMATE EASY TO UNDERSTAND, INFORMATIVE AND OFTEN HILARIOUS PILOT’S HANDBOOK.”
Wayman Dunlap, Editor Pacific Flyer Aviation News