A pilot training manual and a POH are often confused, but they do different jobs. Used together, they are one of the fastest ways to learn a new aircraft.

What a training manual adds

Where the POH is organized for reference and certification, a training manual is organized for learning – it walks through systems in teaching sequence, explains the “why” behind procedures, and is built around type-rating, initial, and recurrent training.

When you need one

Transitioning to a new type, preparing for a checkride, or training on a complex aircraft are all cases where a dedicated training manual pays off. Providers like FlightSafety and CAE build them specifically for this.

Use them side by side

Study the training manual to understand the aircraft, then use the POH as your authoritative reference in the cockpit. Browse type-specific materials in our pilot training manual collection or the full store.

Note: Reproduction manuals are provided for reference, training, and historical purposes. They do not replace the current FAA-approved documents required for legal flight operations.