Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
Author: Federal Aviation
Administration (F.A.A.)
Published in 2008
Softcover, 470 pages
Dimensions: 8.4 x 10.8 x 0.94 inches
(213 x 275 x 24 mm)
This is an excellent reference manual. Every pilot should have
one.
Free Download
This book is also available as a free download on the F.A.A. web site.
A link to the PDF files is below. However, it would probably cost
much more to print it at home than the price of the book. You can
see the table of contents and every page of the book using the link
below. Take it for a test flight before you buy.
http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aviation/pilot_handbook/
This official FAA handbook has been required reading for more than 30
years. Providing basic knowledge essential for all pilots—from beginning
student pilots to those pursuing more advanced pilot certificates—this
book introduces pilots to the broad spectrum of knowledge needed as they
progress through pilot training. Studying this book, pilots gain the
required knowledge to earn a certificate and understand aerodynamic
theory associated with airplane flight.
The book begins with a basic introduction to flying, including the
history of flight, the role of the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA), criteria for earning the various pilot certificates, how to
select a flight school and instructor, and the tests associated with
earning a pilot certificate. Subjects covered include aircraft
structure, principles and aerodynamics of flight, flight controls,
aircraft systems, flight instruments, flight manuals and documents,
weight and balance, aircraft performance, weather theory, aviation
weather services, airport operations, airspace, navigation, aeromedical
factors, and aeronautical decision-making.
This 2008 edition reflects the latest aviation industry procedures,
equipment, techniques and regulations. It is a key reference for all the
information necessary to operate an aircraft and for passing the FAA
Knowledge Exam and Practical Test (checkride). Newly illustrated with
hundreds of full-color drawings and photographs!
Contents
- Chapter 1 - Introduction to Flying
- Chapter 2 - Aircraft Structure
- Chapter 3 - Principles of Flight
- Chapter 4 - Aerodynamics of Flight
- Chapter 5 - Flight Controls
- Chapter 6 - Aircraft Systems
- Chapter 7 - Flight Instruments
- Chapter 8 - Flight Manuals and Other
Documents
- Chapter 9 - Weight and Balance
- Chapter 10 - Aircraft Performance
- Chapter 11 - Weather Theory
- Chapter 12 - Aviation Weather
Services
- Chapter 13 - Airport Operations
- Chapter 14 - Airspace
- Chapter 15 - Navigation
- Chapter 16 - Aeromedical Factors
- Chapter 17 - Aeronautical Decision
Making
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