ATP, CFII, MEI, CFIG

Jim Bagley, Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

Flight Review (BFR)

Primary to advanced personalized flight instruction

Commercial aviation services

Motorglider rides over Joshua Tree National Park

Scenic and photographic flights

Student Pilot Page

Here are resources for beginning students to transitioning advanced pilots.

Student Pilot Guide

Student pilots: You will find the answers for most of your basic questions here in this booklet from the FAA: The Student Pilot Guide

AIM Link

Here is the Aeronactical Information Manual

Airplane Flying Handbook

Here you will find a PDF copy of the FAA’s Airplane Flying Handbook for reference.

Glider Flying Handbook

Here is a PDF copy of the FAA’s Glider Flying Handbook for your use.

Weight & Balance Handbook

Please review this FAA handbook for Aircraft Weight & Balance.

FAR’s

The Federal Aviation Regulations For student pilots you will want to visit Parts: 61 Licensing Certification, and Part 91 for General Operating and Flight Rules

Instrument Flying Handbook

You can find the instrument procedures detailed in these publications from the FAA: The Instrument Flying Handbook & Instrument Procedures Handbook

Pilot Practical Test Standards

Use this link for the latest version of the Practical Test Standards (PTS). I use the PTS as a guide in structuring your flight training. Jim Bagley, CFII

DUATS Weather

Student Pilots: Once you have your student pilot certificate (I will help you get one), I will want you to start using the FAA’s weather resources available to pilots. You will need a pilot certificate number to signup for use. We will go over how to use the Internet for weather and flight planning. Here is the link for the Direct User Access Terminal Service (DUATS)

The FAA

Here is the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Official site. You can find the latest Federal Aviation Regulations, (FAR’s), the current Practical Test Standards (PTS), safety courses for flight reviews, and all the useful publications from the FAA. Call or E-mail with questions. Jim Bagley, CFII (760) 367-7726

Student Pilots: If you are not already a member of the Aircraft Owner’s and Pilot Association (AOPA), I can sign you up for a complimentary six-month membership with a free subscription to their excellent publication “Flight Training Magazine”. You will have full access to all the instructional courses and extensive resources available to members. Call or E-mail for complete details. I will sign you up today.