FAA-aligned pilot workbooks

The workbook for the checkride in front of you.

Private, instrument, commercial, multi-engine, and VFR radio-call study tools written by a Commercial Instrument Multi-Engine pilot. Practical reps and explained answers—not answer-key roulette.

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Nick Rae in a cockpit Nick Rae · Commercial Pilot ASEL/AMEL · Instrument · Merced, CA
Private Pilot License Workbook cover Clearance to Confidence VFR Radio Calls Workbook cover Instrument Rating Workbook cover
129 books trackedReconciled Jan–July full-catalog KDP proof through Jul 31.

Current verified KDP signal

24July paid units through Jul 31
$192.85July USD royalties verified
€21.54 + A$9.49July non-USD royalties verified
438July KENP through Jul 31 · 0 refunds
122Cumulative March–July aviation workbook units

Cumulative March–July aviation tracking: 122 units / $1,047.23 USD + €46.83 EUR + A$9.49. Reconciled Jan–July full-catalog tracking: 129 books. Useful demand proof, not a magic ad-scaling license.

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Do not buy a whole shelf when one checkride is trying to punch you in the mouth. Pick the problem you need to solve now.

Student pilot / PPLWritten-test fluency, explained answers, and oral-exam thinking.See PPL workbook → IFR trainingWeather, procedures, charts, systems, and scenario decisions.See Instrument workbook → Commercial candidateCommercial ACS review, maneuvers, judgment, and explanations.See Commercial workbook → Multi-engine add-onVmc, OEI, PA-44 flows, engine-out calls, and oral traps.See Multi-Engine workbook → VFR radio callsCall-building, ATC replies, readbacks, CTAF flows, and out-loud reps.See Radio Calls workbook →

Compare every workbook and current price · Full Amazon catalog · PPL oral flashcards

Direct Amazon links: PPL · Instrument · Commercial · Multi-Engine paperback / Kindle · VFR Radio paperback / Kindle

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Practice 10 IFR oral answers for free.

Currency, alternates, fuel, readbacks, holding, MDA discipline, and equipment checks—source-anchored and built for out-loud reps.

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Written by a working commercial pilot

Flight credentials

I earned private, instrument, commercial, and multi-engine ratings in under 18 months. The workbooks come from training pressure, not generic aviation-content soup.

391.3Total Hours
272.8PIC
120.7Cross-Country
99.4Sim Instrument
37.8Night
30.1Multi-Engine

Certificates & ratings

  • Commercial Pilot — ASEL, AMEL
  • Instrument Rating
  • Private Pilot — ASEL
  • Complex Endorsement
  • High-Performance Endorsement
  • Washington, D.C. SFRA Training

Medical & documents

  • Third Class privileges through May 31, 2027; Second Class renewal planned before paid flight duty
  • US Passport
  • Flight Review — Valid through August 2027
  • DC SFRA Training — Certified
  • Complex & High-Performance Endorsed
  • FAA WINGS — Basic Phase 5 | Advanced Phase 2 | Master Phase 1

Aircraft flown — 7 types, 211 flights

  • Cessna 172 Skyhawk — 311.7 hrs
  • Rockwell Commander 114A — 39.2 hrs
  • Piper Seminole (PA-44) — 20.0 hrs
  • Piper Seneca (PA-34) — 7.7 hrs
  • Piper Cherokee (PA-28) — 7.0 hrs
  • Cessna 182 Skylane — 3.3 hrs
  • Piper Aztec (PA-27) — 2.4 hrs

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Pilot notes

Private pilot checkride prep guide → 10 IFR oral-exam scenarios → Best student pilot apps for 2026 → Cheapest way to build flight hours: cost guide → Commercial pilot career path → How to reach 500 flight hours → Commercial workbook launch notes → Multi-engine workbook launch notes →

Secondary lane

Labs & Archive

I still build apps, AI automation, and experiments. They live down here so they do not compete with the pilot workbooks at the front door.

Flight Funded

The public 391.3-to-500-hour tracker and KDP proof log.

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FeedFare

Trade steps for screen time. Live on the App Store.

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Inflection Point

Preview-only personal growth OS awaiting App Store release.

PreviewLaunch status

OpenClaw / AI automation

The runtime is retired. The dated operator kit and build notes remain as a background archive.

Operator kitBuild notes

Prediction-market research

Paper-first Kalshi weather work, calibration gates, and the honest post-mortem.

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Runways & Rescues

501(c)3 nonprofit using volunteer pilots to fly rescue animals to safety.

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Contact

Talk flying, training, or workbooks.

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