1. Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK). 2. Airplane Flying Handbook. (The above can be downloaded from the website www.FAA.gov. I recommend buying the texts.) 3. FAR/AIM (Federal Aviation Regulations / Aeronautical Information Manual). 4. Pilots logbook and ASA training folder. 5. I recommend the Gliem Private Pilot DVD to pass the written. (http://www.gleim.com/)