There are several good books on the market that can provide you with such knowledge that will aid you in obtaining your private pilots license. The Flight Training Handbook , is one of many books put out by the FAA that will aid you in your quest for knowledge. The materials contained in this handbook include the skills and knowledge considered necessary to satisfy the pilot's basic needs to effectively operate present-day general aviation airplanes, and conform to the pilot's training and certification concepts established by Federal Aviation Regulations, Part 61.

This Flight Training Handbook was developed to assist.  (1) student, pilots learning to fly airplanes, (2) certificated pilots who wish to improve their flying proficiency and aeronautical knowledge, or are preparing for additional certificates or ratings, and  (3) flight instructors engaged in the instruction of both students and certificated pilots. It introduces the prospective pilot to the realm of flight. and provides information and guidance to all pilots in the performance of procedures and maneuvers which have specific functions in various pilot operations.