Having just written the exam I concur that following the contents of
the ASA test prep is what you should build your course around.

Things are nicely categorized by chapters and topics are neatly laid
out.

I simply studied that book and wrote the online tests till I was
getting 90% scores and then wrote the written......got a 95%.

A follow on course for cross country would be the place to learn all
the strategies and planning for cross country flying......that first
one is mainly to pass the test and get licensed.

Ray



Vaughn Simon wrote:
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I understand that the 'glider
flying handbook' (FAA-H-8083-13) is the official authority, perhaps not
the best one. What other books should I consider for a primary text.

For a primary text, I would look hard at what either Wander or Knauf are
offering. To that you will add (at minimum) the ASA or Gleim private pilot test
guide, the FAR/AIM, and your local sectional. Go through the test guide and
your primary text in parallel so that all of the questions are covered by the
end of the course. Give a mock exam at the end of the course do not sign them
off until they get 80%. There are some free test prep sites on the web, find
them and aquaint your students with them.

Vaughn