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Pilot Library

Find Dayton Aviation manuals, student and renter exams, avionics guides, FAA references, and aircraft document links for training and rental flying at Moraine Airpark (I73).

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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.

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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.

Manuals and Handbooks

Start With the Documents That Shape Local Operations

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.

Resource Standard Operating Procedures Local procedures, expectations, and operating standards for Dayton Aviation pilots. Open Resource
Resource Pilot Information File Current pilot notices and school-specific information. Open Resource
Resource Student Pilot Handbook Training policies, student expectations, and practical guidance for new pilots. Open Resource
Resource Cessna 172M Pilot Handbook Aircraft handbook reference for the Cessna 172M training fleet. Open Resource
Resource Tecnam P-92 LSA Pilot Handbook Pilot handbook reference for Tecnam P92 light sport operations. Open Resource
Resource Cessna 172 Checklist Dayton Aviation checklist for normal Cessna 172 training and rental operations. Open Resource
Resource FAA Publications FAA handbooks, manuals, and regulatory reference material for pilots. Open Resource

Student and Renter Exams

Prepare Before a Checkout, Solo, or Local Procedures Review

These forms 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.

Resource Written Exam Answer Sheet Answer sheet for written exams and local review work. Open Resource
Resource Student Pre-Solo Written Exam Required pre-solo knowledge review for student pilots. Open Resource
Resource Cessna 172 Exam Aircraft knowledge review for Cessna 172 renters and students. Open Resource
Resource SOP and Local Procedures Exam Review of Dayton Aviation procedures and local operating expectations. Open Resource

Avionics Manuals

Know the Panel Before You Need It in Flight

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, not searching through menus.

Resource AV-20S Pilot Guide Pilot guide for the uAvionix AV-20S. Open Resource
Resource AV-30C Pilot Guide Pilot guide for the uAvionix AV-30C. Open Resource
Resource AV-30 Quick Reference Card Quick reference for common AV-30 operations. Open Resource
Resource BFG WX-950 Stormscope Manual Operating manual for the WX-950 Stormscope. Open Resource
Resource S-TEC 20/30 Autopilot Manual Pilot reference for S-TEC 20 and 30 autopilot systems. Open Resource
Resource S-TEC 40/50 Autopilot Manual Pilot reference for S-TEC System Forty and Fifty autopilots. Open Resource
Resource Dynon EFIS-D100 Pilot Guide Pilot guide for Dynon EFIS-D100 equipment. Open Resource
Resource Dynon EMS-D120 Pilot Guide Pilot guide for Dynon EMS-D120 equipment. Open Resource
Resource Garmin G5 Manual Pilot reference for Garmin G5 operations. Open Resource
Resource Garmin GNS 430W Pilot Guide Pilot guide for Garmin GNS 430W navigation and communications. Open Resource
Resource Garmin GNX 375 Pilot Guide Pilot guide for Garmin GNX 375 GPS and transponder operations. Open Resource

Fleet Documents

Aircraft References Live With the Fleet

The old resources page mixed fleet rates, equipment notes, and document links into the same list. The new library keeps the document hub clean and points pilots to the fleet section for aircraft-specific details.

Aircraft Pages

Open the fleet page for current aircraft details, rates, equipment summaries, photos, and aircraft-specific document links.

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Weight and Balance

Weight and balance files are kept with the aircraft resources so renters can reference the correct document for the airplane they are scheduled to fly.

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Scheduling

Use Flight Circle for aircraft availability, reservations, and schedule coordination after confirming rental or training eligibility.

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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.

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