Books published by publisher Federal Aviation Administration

MOST CURRENT EDITION AS OF 2020! The Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge provides basic knowledge that is essential for pilots. This handbook introduces pilots to the broad spectrum of knowledge that will be needed as they progress in their pilot training. Except for the Code of Federal Regulations pertinent to civil aviation, most of the knowledge areas applicable to pilot certification are presented. This handbook is useful to beginning pilots, as well as those pursuing more advanced pilot certificates. Occasionally the word “must” or similar language is used where the desired action is deemed critical. The use of such language is not intended to add to, interpret, or relieve a duty imposed by Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR). It is essential for persons using this handbook to become familiar with and apply the pertinent parts of 14 CFR and the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM). The AIM is available online at www.faa.gov. The current Flight Standards Service airman training and testing material and learning statements for all airman certificates and ratings can be obtained from www.faa.gov. This handbook supersedes FAA-H-8083-25A, Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, dated 2008.

This handbook supersedes FAA-H-8261-16A, Instrument Procedures Handbook, dated 2015.This handbook is designed as a technical reference for all pilots who operate under instrument flight rules (IFR) in the National Airspace System (NAS). It expands and updates information contained in the FAA-H-8083-15B, Instrument Flying Handbook, and introduces advanced information for IFR operations. Instrument flight instructors, instrument pilots, and instrument students will also find this handbook a valuable resource since it is used as a reference for the Airline Transport Pilot and Instrument Knowledge Tests and for the Practical Test Standards. It also provides detailed coverage of instrument charts and procedures including IFR takeoff, departure, en route, arrival, approach, and landing. Safety information covering relevant subjects such as runway incursion, land and hold short operations, controlled flight into terrain, and human factors issues also are included. This handbook conforms to pilot training and certification concepts established by the Federal Aviation Administration(FAA). The discussion and explanations reflect the most commonly used instrument procedures. Occasionally, the word“must”or similar language is used where the desired action is deemed critical. The use of such language is not intended to add to, interpret, or relieve pilots of their responsibility imposed by Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR).

Includes Chapter 12 Addendum (352 pages total). The Airplane Flying Handbook provides basic knowledge that is essential for all pilots. This handbook introduces basic pilot skills and knowledge that are essential for piloting airplanes. It provides information on transition to other airplanes and the operation of various airplane systems. It is developed by the Flight Standards Service, Airman Testing Standards Branch, in cooperation with various aviation educators and industry. This handbook is developed to assist student pilots learning to fly airplanes. It is also beneficial to pilots who wish to improve their flying proficiency and aeronautical knowledge, those pilots preparing for additional certificates or ratings, and flight instructors engaged in the instruction of both student and certificated pilots. It introduces the future pilot to the realm of flight and provides information and guidance in the performance of procedures and maneuvers required for pilot certification. Topics such as navigation and communication, meteorology, use of flight information publications, regulations, and aeronautical decision making are available in other Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) publications.Occasionally the word “must” or similar language is used where the desired action is deemed critical. The use of such language is not intended to add to, interpret, or relieve a duty imposed by Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14CFR).It is essential for persons using this handbook to become familiar with and apply the pertinent parts of 14 CFR and the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM). The AIM is available online at www.faa.gov. The current Flight Standards Service airman training and testing material and learning statements for all airman certificates and ratings can be obtained from www.faa.gov. This handbook supersedes FAA-H-8083-3A, Airplane Flying Handbook, dated 2004.

Includes Chapter 12 Addendum (352 pages total). The Airplane Flying Handbook for 2020 provides basic knowledge that is essential for all pilots. This handbook introduces basic pilot skills and knowledge that are essential for piloting airplanes. It provides information on transition to other airplanes and the operation of various airplane systems. It is developed by the Flight Standards Service, Airman Testing Standards Branch, in cooperation with various aviation educators and industry.

Current as of February 2020. This publication includes all 3 Aviation Mechanic Practical Test Standards:- General Practical Test Standards: FAA-S-8081-26A (with Change 1)- Airframe Practical Test Standards: FAA-S-8081-27A (with Changes 1 & 2)- Powerplant Practical Test Standards: FAA-S-8081-28A (with Change 1)This Aviation Mechanic Practical Test Standards publication has been published by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish the standards for the Aviation Mechanic General Practical Test. The passing of this practical test is a required step toward obtaining the Aviation Mechanic certificate with Airframe and/or Powerplant ratings. FAA inspectors and Designated Mechanic Examiners (DMEs) shall conduct practical tests in compliance with these standards. Applicants should find these standards helpful in practical test preparation.

The Glider Flying Handbook is designed as a technical manual for applicants who are preparing for glider category rating and for currently certificated glider pilots who wish to improve their knowledge. Certificated flight instructors will find this handbook a valuable training aid, since detailed coverage of aeronautical decision-making, components and systems, aerodynamics, flight instruments, performance limitations, ground operations, flight maneuvers, traffic patterns,emergencies, soaring weather, soaring techniques, and cross-country flight is included. Topics such as radio navigation and communication, use of flight information publications, and regulations are available in other Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) publications. The discussion and explanations reflect the most commonly used practices and principles. Occasionally, the word “must”or similar language is used where the desired action is deemed critical. The use of such language is not intended to add to,interpret, or relieve a duty imposed by Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR). Persons working towards a glider rating are advised to review the references from the applicable practical test standards (FAA-G-8082-4, Sport Pilot and Flight Instructor with a Sport Pilot Rating Knowledge Test Guide, FAA-G-8082-5, Commercial Pilot Knowledge Test Guide, and FAA-G-8082-17, Recreational Pilot and Private Pilot Knowledge Test Guide). Resources for study include FAA-H-8083-25, Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, FAA-H-8083-2, Risk Management Handbook, and Advisory Circular (AC) 00-6, Aviation Weather For Pilots and Flight Operations Personnel, AC 00-45, Aviation Weather Services,as these documents contain basic material not duplicated herein. All beginning applicants should refer to FAA-H-8083-25, Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, for study and basic library reference. It is essential for persons using this handbook to become familiar with and apply the pertinent parts of 14 CFR and the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM). The AIM is available online at www.faa.gov. The current Flight Standards Service airman training and testing material and learning statements for all airman certificates and ratings can be obtained from www.faa.gov. This handbook supersedes FAA-H-8083-13, Glider Flying Handbook, dated 2003. Always select the latest edition of any publication and check the website for errata pages and listing of changes to FAA educational publications developed by the FAA’s Airman Testing Standards Branch, AFS-630.

This Balloon Flying Handbook introduces the basic pilot knowledge and skills that are essential for piloting balloons. It introduces pilots to the broad spectrum of knowledge that will be needed as they progress in their pilot training. This handbook is for student pilots, as well as those pursuing more advanced pilot certificates. Student pilots learning to fly balloons, certificated pilots preparing for additional balloon ratings or who desire to improve their flying proficiency and aeronautical knowledge, and commercial balloon pilots teaching balloon students how to fly should find this handbook helpful. This book introduces the prospective pilot to the realm of balloon flight and provides information and guidance to all balloon pilots in the performance of various balloon maneuvers and procedures.This handbook conforms to pilot training and certification concepts established by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). There are different ways of teaching, as well as performing flight procedures and maneuvers, and many variations in the explanations of aerodynamic theories and principles. This handbook adopts a selective method and concept to flying balloons. The discussions and explanations reflect the most commonly used practices and principles. Occasionally, the word“must” or similar language is used where the desired action is deemed critical. The use of such language is not intended to add to, interpret, or relieve a duty imposed by Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR). It is essential for persons using this handbook also to become familiar with and apply the pertinent parts of 14 CFR and the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM). Performance standards for demonstrating competence required for pilot certification are prescribed in the appropriate balloon practical test standard.This handbook supersedes FAA-H-8083-11, Balloon Flying Handbook, dated 2001.

Designed for ground instructors, flight instructors, and aviation maintenance instructors, the Aviation Instructor’s Handbookwas developed by the Flight Standards Service, Airman Testing Standards Branch, in cooperation with aviation educators andindustry to help beginning instructors understand and apply the fundamentals of instruction. This handbook provides aviationinstructors with up-to-date information on learning and teaching, and how to relate this information to the task of teachingaeronautical knowledge and skills to students. Experienced aviation instructors will also find the updated information usefulfor improving their effectiveness in training activities. While this handbook primarily uses the traditional term “student” todenote someone who is seeking certification in aviation, the accepted term in educational psychology is “learners.”This handbook supersedes FAA-H-8083-9, Aviation Instructor’s Handbook, dated 1999.

This advisory circular (AC) was published by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Flight Standards Service (AFS), with contributions from the National Weather Service (NWS).The publication began in 1943 as CAA Bulletin No. 25, Meteorology for Pilots, which at thetime contained weather knowledge considered essential for most pilots. As aircraft flew farther,faster, and higher, and as meteorological knowledge grew, the bulletin became obsolete. It wasrevised in 1954 under a new title, The Pilots’ Weather Handbook, and updated again in 1965.In 1975 it was revised under its current title.

NOTE: NO FURTHER DISCOUNT FOR THIS PRINT PRODUCT--OVERSTOCK SALE -- Significantly reduced list price Designed for use by instrument flight instructors and pilots preparing for instrument rating tests. Instructors may find this handbook a valuable training aid as it includes basic reference material for knowledge testing and instrument flight training. This handbook conforms to pilot training and certification concepts established by the US Federal Aviation Administration. This resource adopts selected methods and concepts for instrument flying. The discussion and explanations reflect the most commonly used practices and principles. Occasionally the word “MUST” or similar language is used where the desired action is deemed critical. The use of such language is not intended to add to, interpret, or relieve a duty imposed by the United States Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14CFR).All of the aeronautical knowledge and skills required to operate in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) are detailed. Chapters are dedicated to human and aerodynamic factors affecting instrument flight, the flight instruments, attitude instrument flying for airplanes, basic flight maneuvers used in IMC, attitude flying for helicopters, navigation systems, the National Airspace System (NAS), the air traffic control (ATC) system, instrument flight rules (IFR) flight procedures, and IFR emergencies. Clearance shorthand and integrated instrument lesson guide are also included. Related products: Notices to Airmen -print subscription product can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/750-004-00000-8?ctid= Location Identifiers, 7350.7 -Triannual print subscription that lists current identifiers and codes of the U.S.A. and Canada air traffic control (ATC) systems for North American air space - can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/750-077-00000-5?ctid=Aeronautical Information Manual: Official Guide to Basic Flight Information and ATC Procedures -USA-ONLY manual -print subscription service designed to provide aviation community with the most up-to-date basic fundamentatls required for flying safely in the U.S. National Airspace system (NAS) including basic flight information and Air Traffic Control or ATC procedures -can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/950-074-00000-1?ctid=Aeronautical Information Publication, United States of America is the print subscription service to include international version that provides information about international airports and use by the international community --can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/950-001-00000-3?ctid=FAA Safety Briefing print magazine subscription (published 6 issues per year) -- can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/750-002-00000-5?ctid=