Best books and apps for PPL beginners?

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Warmi wrote:Well, I already have the paper edition so I am good but thanks for the offer ...

It was actually surprisingly nice feeling to have a true paper book in my hands again but ultimately, can't beat the convenience of having 100+ books on my iPad :-)
No worries, just wanted to offer. I do have a few paper books, John Grisham, for leisurely reading. (purchased used of course :mrgreen: )

I dont have hundreds but I do have several flying books on my iPad. It's main use is for my plane and flying. I have every manual for every part on the plane from nose to tail on my iPad. It's all I need when I head off to the airport.
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It looks like im gonna download this to myself too... looks very nice 8)
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Eddie,

Which edition of Stick and Rudder is that?
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I would resist buying apps, especially expensive navigation apps, until further in your training.

I use iOS devices, and these are some free ones I suggest:

FlyQ Insight
AeroWeather
AutoDens
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Don't forget that Hilton Software provides a free trial subscription to WingX Pro7 for student pilots.
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drseti wrote:Don't forget that Hilton Software provides a free trial subscription to WingX Pro7 for student pilots.
The VFR version of WingX Pro is only $.99/year.
A very nice feature is the simulator, to practice on.
It is excellent. I have been using it for over 4 years.
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FltPlan Go for Android, iOS & Windows 10 is also a free app that packs a good punch for $0

https://flttrack.fltplan.com/FltPlanInf ... _Info.html
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I use my iPhone and always bring my iPad along with me on ALL flights. The apps I use or make reference to are listed below:
ForeFlight
AeroWeather
Wunderground
MyRadarPro
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I enjoyed the Rod Machado books, he keeps it interesting.
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Thank you for everything... I'm going to the next step / going for an adventure into ATPL world... hopefully with stable theoretical knowledge as well :D
Now my life is really about just flying and i'm so happy.
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That's great. Congratulations.
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