Gilstrap Field airport

INOLA, OKLAHOMA

Practice tests

You get everything you need here.  Click on the figure number to open the graphic in another window.
http://www.exams4pilots.org/

This one doesn't provide the graphics and charts but they will be the same ones as in your knowledge test guide book.
http://www.risingup.com/tests/

You'll have to create an account to get to the tests but it's free.
http://www.sportys.com/faatest

Same thing here.  Create an account for access to their training material.   I don't know if they have a practice pilot test but there are lots of interesting topics here.
http://www.aopa.org/asf/online_courses/

Vintage FAA Films

 

Density Altitude (30 minutes)

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3807755308729782543

 

A young couple on a vacation flight learns the hard way about the effects of high altitude and temperature on light aircraft. Airplanes can also suffer from a sort of hypoxia as well. Just like a person, its performance suffers when it’s not getting enough oxygen. Poor old Harry Bliss and his wife buy a new airplane which Harry thinks has all the power he will ever need, until he got to the mountains. He ignores some good advice and finds out the hard way.

 

Safety By The Numbers

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7819296313289722970

 

Another FAA mini soap drama about a business man who upgrades from single to multi engine flying and made to realize the importance of knowing the aircraft numbers and even the importance of knowing your left from your right in an urgent situation. Lots of lessons to be learnt here.

 

All It Takes Is Once

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5455306361523954934

 

Even the best of pilots can be distracted in flight by preoccupation with personal problems. Mental distraction is a serious flight hazard. Five psychological problems frequently encountered by general aviation pilots are dramatically presented.

 

How Airplanes Fly

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8053355611781104323

 

What makes an airplane get off the ground and stay in the air? Easy to understand film combines animation and live sequences to explain basic aerodynamics. Forces of lift, weight, thrust and drag are shown in relation to flight.

 

Start Up

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4503765570372318238

 

This movie covers the extra precautions and checks needed if you and /or your aircraft have been grounded for a while. It's not just the matter of jumping in and going. This stuff you need to know.

 

Crosswind, Soft Field and Short Field Takeoffs and Landings

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5153377456393829236

 

Demonstrates correct techniques for Soft Field, Short Field and Crosswind takeoffs and landings.

 

Eagle-Eyed Pilot

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-956318636679748775

 

Introduce the subject of pilot vision with the film. On the ground, reduced or impaired vision can sometimes be dangerous depending on where you are and what you are doing. In flying it is always dangerous. On the ground or in the air, a number of factors such as hypoxia, carbon monoxide, alcohol, drugs, fatigue, or even bright sunlight can affect your vision. In the air these effects are critical.

 

Flying Floats

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4828081386746717025

 

Float planes combine the beauty of flying and the fun of boating. This film shows how float planes require a skillful handling.

Mountain Flying

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6974324708287867968

 

Flying around and over rugged peaks, expert pilots demonstrate that mountain flying presents very special challenges. Fast changing weather and unpredictable air currents are among the hazards that can be countered by sharp pilot skills, knowing the aircraft's capabilities and being familiar with the peculiarities of local terrain and weather.

Missing You in Southern California (USAF)

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3558289532113565462

 

How to avoid midair collisions.

Links for the Private Pilot ground school class.