Aviation Textbooks & Flight Guides

This manual is for use in ATPL Aeroplane Flight Planning and Performance and Loading Examinations. The handbook includes some of the performance data used for before-flight planning and in-flight operation of the Boeing 727-200 series aeroplane (B727).The layout is similar to that used by major Australian airlines.

This book is included in AFT’s AFPA and APLA Theory Courses.

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This book covers all areas of the CASA syllabus for both PPL and CPL navigation. It includes a very comprehensive section on the use of radio navigation aids. As usual it is packed with good quality diagrams and revision questions and tests, all with fully explained answers.

Bob Tait has applied some fairly obvious common sense principles to the production of these books. When students begin a course of study they probably know little if anything about the subject. Each book in this series has been written for the student – not to impress their instructors. They assume that the reader has no prior knowledge of the subject and has no special training in physics or maths.

The complete guide to all radio communications including use of the radios, phraseology and standard calls for all VFR operations. Note: the radio calls and procedures are also available on CD-ROM.

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This is a most important area of study for a modern pilot. This volume has been specially prepared to meet the requirements of professional pilots – whether they are flying single-pilot IFR or as a member of an RPT crew. The book covers, and in some areas leads, the CASA syllabus for CPL and ATPL examinations in Human Factors. Full colour and case bound.

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Instrument Flight Guide 2026

The IFG is the instrument pilot’s version of the VFG.
A useful, and easily accessible collection of useful operational information.
It is published annually but updated whenever significant changes occur.
It is a compact and valuable aide-memoire of calls and procedures for whenever you are out-of-practice or when your renewal is due.

Size: A5
Binding: Ring bound

This book has been written to cover the syllabus of theoretical knowledge for the RAA-AUS pilot certificate. It has been written especially for the beginner and does not presuppose any previous knowledge of aviation.  Each chapter of the book ends with a series of questions designed to test your comprehension of the material covered.  All questions are accompanied by detailed explanations of the answers.

It does not pretend to be a manual on how to fly a particular aircraft, but it will prepare you well for your instructor’s pre-flight briefings as you progress through your flying training.

An Instrument Rating is the basis for professional standards of piloting whether for private or commercial use.

This comprehensive volume assembles all of the knowledge needed to complete the syllabus of training for the CASA Instrument Rating Examination (IREX) and to understand the principles of operation, accuracy and limitations of navaids, the aircraft systems and the human pilot.

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Pilots operate in a dynamically changing and potentially risky weather environment. But does the atmosphere have to be a threat?

To some extent it always will be, but pilots who have good knowledge of it, treat it with respect, keep their eyes open, and prepare adequately will enjoy safe and efficient flight.

Pilots need to frequently refresh their knowledge of the weather by comparing what is observed with what is forecast and by studying all aspects of the weather by viewing and comparing radar and satellite images and weather maps to gain an overall appreciation of likely weather events.

A clear understanding of local-scale influences on the weather is essential for all pilots, especially since significant atmospheric variations at low levels commonly adversely affect aircraft performance. In particular, convective activity, orographic features, lines of trees and seemingly insignificant obstacles can generate turbulence and wind shear of critical significance to aircraft performance, making low-level operations difficult and risky.

It is wise for a pilot to be aware of the limitations of forecasts and other guidance material. Be aware that although weather forecasts are based on the best advice available, accuracy can only be assessed after the event.

Most studies into aircraft accidents report that about half are weather related. The most common errors contributing to accidents are:

• failure to prepare adequately with respect to understanding relevant meteorological conditions;
• inability to equate forecast weather with that experienced;
• failure to assess deteriorating weather conditions in time to permit a safe alternative course, particularly with regard to higher ground;
• failure, by VFR pilots, to realise the risk of disorientation as a result of attempting to fly into non-visual flight conditions.

Understanding the material presented in this manual and constantly refreshing meteorological knowledge will go a long way in preparing pilots for safe and enjoyable flight.

This book is included in AFT’s CMET and AMET Theory Courses.

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Commissioned by CASA, this publication covers the Human Performance and Limitations Syllabi for the Private and Commercial Pilot Licences.

The Human Performance part of the training syllabus is their to help you make the most of your own natural abilities. A knowledge of how we function, of our strengths and limitations, is just as important as understanding the systems in the aeroplane.

This book is about the craft of piloting – a craft which has been painfully built up over almost a century. It contains many practical examples of past triumphs and troubles which it is hoped will make it interesting reading, rather than just an exam text.

This book is included in AFT’s AHUF Theory Course.

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Visual Flight Guide 2026

Designed as a cockpit companion to the ERSA, the VFG is a comprehensive pocket-book that contains a wealth of useful information for planning and conducting a safe VFR flight. It is tabbed and very user-friendly and is designed to be attached to your clip-board or knee-pad. Although it is an annual edition, it is updated regularly throughout the year. Also a good summary guide to read the night before a flight.

The PPL/CPL manuals provide a complete set of reference texts for all examination subjects. They are prepared in accordance with the CASA Syllabus for both levels of licence and are the perfect preparation for the composite PPL and the single subject CPL cyber exams. They are true to the depth of knowledge requirements of the syllabus and do not attempt to be an easy passage.

Size: A5
Binding: Ring bound