Pilot Library
Use this library to prepare for lessons, review local procedures, complete required exams, and find the aircraft documents you need before a flight.
Pilot Resources
One Place for the Documents Pilots Use Most
This library combines the former pilot library and pilot resources pages into a single reference point for Dayton Aviation students, renters, and instructors.
Use it to prepare for lessons, review local operating standards, complete required exams, study the avionics in your assigned aircraft, and find the right fleet document before a rental or training flight.
Before You Fly
Quick Prep Checklist
- Confirm which manuals, exams, and aircraft documents apply to your lesson or checkout.
- Review the avionics guide for the airplane you are scheduled to fly.
- Check aircraft-specific data and current scheduling details before arriving at the airport.
Start Here
Manuals and Handbooks
Use these references before training flights, rental checkouts, stage checks, and recurrent review. They collect the school procedures, student expectations, checklists, and aircraft-specific information pilots need before arriving prepared.
Pilot Information File
Study Materials
Student and Renter Exams
These files support the knowledge checks that go with student milestones, Cessna 172 rental, and local standardization. Confirm with your instructor which documents apply before submitting an exam.
Know the Panels
Avionics Manuals
Aircraft across the fleet use different avionics, autopilots, and installed equipment. Review the guide that matches the airplane you are scheduled to fly so cockpit time is spent flying.
Fleet Documents
Aircraft References
Helpful documents for renters and students alike. For additional information on our aircraft check the fleet page.
Tecnam P92
TARDIS
About the AircraftEFIS-D100 Manual
EMS-D120 Manual
Weight and Balance (soon)
Cessna 172M
Amazing Amy
About the AircraftAV-20S Manual
Garmin GNS-430 Manual
Cessna 172M
Beautiful Bea
About the AircraftAV-20S
Performance Specs
S-Tec 30 Autopilot
Garmin GNS-430 Manual
Garmin G5 Manual
Cessna 172M
Pitter Pat
About the AircraftGarmin GNS-430 Manual
Cessna 172P
Loop 'D Lulu
About the AircraftGarmin G5 Manual
Garmin GNS-430 Manual
Cessna 172N
The Plane With no Name
About the AircraftGarmin G5 Manual
Garmin GNS-430 Manual
PA28R-200
Galloping Greta
About the AircraftPiper Checklist
Performance Specs
N55516 Weight & Balance
Garmin GNS-430 Manual
Questions About a Resource?
Ask Before You Fly
If a link looks outdated, a document does not match the aircraft you are flying, or you are not sure which exam or manual applies, contact the Dayton Aviation team before your lesson or rental.