WJRFlyBoy wrote:

Suggestions on where to go for material to study, what material in
particular? Consider that I have zip experience and no ego.

I have had to wait 30 years +, kids out of the house, my wife willing to
give in, life insurance paid in full...

Well for starters it is really hard to beat the venerable FAA
Airplane Flying handbook for starters. You can buy it from any
number of sources, including even many FBO's. But you can also
download it directly from the FAA in PDF format he
http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/a...lane_handbook/

It gives a great overview of everything you'll need to know and
do to get your private pilot license and includes some great
visuals. Going beyond that... and getting in-depth study and
explanation of every aeronautical topic you will encounter I'd
recommend The The Pilot's Manual (Private and Commercial) by
Trevor Thom. It has excellent explanations, illustrations and
even practice questions at the end of each chapter. I found it
very well written and still use it as a resource on occasions.
Of course you should also get the 2008 edition of the the FAR/AIM
(Federal Aviation Regulations and Aeronautical Information Manual)
[and even bring it with you on your check ride].

In studying for the written its hard to beat the tried and
true Gleim Private pilot FAA Knowledge test study guide.
It contains all the subject matter you will need to know to
pass the written test and provides example questions and
in-depth answers to actual questions you will get on the test.

Beyond the above texts, there are several DVD courses from
Jeppeson, Sporty's and King Schools. I have viewed several King
and Jeppeson tapes (DVDs) and found them very well done. In fact
all of these three have the entire Private pilot course on DVDs.
I prefer having a textbook myself but DVD coursse can benefit
many people... but they are not cheap... and still no real
substitute for some reading and studying a good textbook.

Hope this helps, and please keep us posted on your progress Sir.