Beyond Flight Training (4th Edition) by LeRoy Cook � What Comes After the Checkride Earning your Private Pilot license is a major milestone�but it�s only the beginning. In Beyond Flight Training, veteran flight instructor and aviation writer LeRoy Cook helps you take the next step in your flying journey. This expanded fourth edition goes far beyond what�s taught in flight school, offering practical advice, real-world flying insights, and new motivation to grow as a pilot. Perfect for newly certificated pilots, returning aviators, or anyone ready to explore aviation more deeply, this guide covers what instructors may not: how to plan your first cross-country flying vacation, purchase your first airplane, test-hop a rebuilt aircraft, fly with family and passengers, join a flying club, and operate safely in unfamiliar airspace and marginal weather. Cook also introduces readers to specialized flying�such as high-performance, tailwheel, complex, and aerobatic aircraft�and walks through the path to advanced certifications and endorsements. With over 30 years in print, this best-selling guide (formerly titled 101 Things to Do with Your Private License) has helped thousands of pilots make the most of every flying hour. Key Features: Go beyond flight school with real-world aviation advice Covers aircraft ownership, weather skills, flight planning, and more Learn to fly with confidence in unfamiliar environments and conditions Expand into specialized aircraft and advanced ratings Ideal gift for new pilots or recent flight school graduates Softcover | 296 pages | Published May 2018