Piloting & Flight Instruction

Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge

Name: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
Author: Federal Aviation Administration
ISBN: 9781602397804

by Federal Aviation Administration

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Overview

This series of textbooks and supplements for pilots, student pilots, aviation instructors, and aviation specialists provides information on every topic needed to qualify for and excel in the field of aviation. Most FAA Knowledge Exams' questions are taken directly from the information presented in these texts.Required reading for pilots for more than 25 years, this book is used extensively as a reference source for the FAA knowledge exams and provides essential information for training and guiding student pilots. Discussion on the principles of flight, airplanes and engines, flight instruments, weight, balance, and airplane performance, weather, airport operations, airspace, navigation, and aeromedical information is included. This is FAA advisory circular AC 61-23C.

Synopsis

An updated edition of the essential FAA resource for both beginner and expert pilots.

About the Author, Federal Aviation Administration

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), established in 1958, strives to “provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world.” It authors the Aviation Instructor's Handbook; Airplane Flying Handbook; The Federal Aviation Regulations/Aeronautical Information Manual (FAR/AIM); The Pilot’s Encyclopedia of Aeronautical Knowledge; Aircraft Inspection and Repair; Rotorcraft Flying Handbook; Aviation Weather Services Handbook; Plane Sense; Glider Flying Handbook, Aircraft Weight and Balance Handbook; Seaplane, Skiplane, and Float/Ski Equipped Helicopter Operations Handbook; Powered Parachute Flying Handbook; Instrument Flying Handbook; and Instrument Procedures Handbook.