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  • Airplane Flying Handbook

    U. S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Adminstration

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, June 11, 2013)
    The Airplane Flying Handbook is designed as a technical manual to introduce 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. This handbook conforms to pilot training and certification concepts established by the 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 of flying airplanes. The discussion and explanations reflect the most commonly used practices and principles.
  • Airplane Flying Handbook

    Federal Aviation Administration

    Paperback (Independently published, Oct. 15, 2018)
    MOST CURRENT VERSION as of 2019! Don't buy an old version! Rules and Regulations have changed. A must read for every pilot! The Airplane Flying Handbook provides basic knowledge that is essential for 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 suchlanguage 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 theAeronautical Information Manual (AIM). The AIM is available online at www.faa.gov. The current Flight StandardsService airman training and testing material and learning statements for all airman certificates and ratings can be obtainedfrom www.faa.gov. Illustrations note: Illustrations, black and white
  • Airplane Flying Handbook

    Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

    eBook (Federal Aviation Administration, Nov. 1, 2019)
    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.
  • Airplane Flying Handbook FAA-H-8083-3A - Vol. 1 - MP3 Audio Book on CD

    FAA - FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

    MP3 CD (IDB Productions, Aug. 16, 2016)
    Written and published by the Flight Standards Service of the Federal Aviation Administration of the United States, the Airplane Flying Handbook is a manual designed to teach new pilots how to fly a plane. The first volume of the book contains chapters 1 to 10 of the complete manual, and focuses mainly on offering an introductory set of lessons about flight training, basic flight maneuvers, ground operations and many crucial details that anyone wishing to learn how to fly an airplane has to know.The book starts out by presenting a basic introduction to flight training, followed by ground operations and basic flight procedures in the first few chapters. The Flying Handbook is extremely thorough when it comes to the basics of flight training, and urges aspiring pilots to gain a firm technical base of basic take-off, flight and landing procedures before taking to the practical aspects of flying.Instead of just offering a one-dimensional approach to flight training, the handbook focuses on many important areas, describing everything from level turns and performing basic in-flight procedures such as descending turns and adjusting all instruments for perfect departure, to S-turns, spins and short field approach procedures for the landing cycle. It even covers nighttime flying and performance maneuvers – topics that are generally not discussed too thoroughly before pilots gain a certain amount of in-flight experience.The book is not only designed to teach beginning pilots how to fly, but also to convey valuable insight on controlling airplanes and accurately identifying and adjusting all the basic airplane systems. Both beginning and seasoned pilots can learn a great deal from the handbook, just as well as those who are simply passionate about the topic or its technical aspects.
  • Airplane Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-3B

    Federal Aviation Administration

    eBook (, May 29, 2018)
    Airplane Flying HandbookFront Matter Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Flight Training Chapter 2: Ground Operations Chapter 3: Basic Flight Maneuvers Chapter 4: Maintaining Aircraft Control: Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (PDF)Chapter 5: Takeoffs and Departure Climbs Chapter 6: Ground Reference Maneuvers Chapter 7: Airport Traffic Patterns Chapter 8: Approaches and Landings Chapter 9: Performance Maneuvers Chapter 10: Night Operations Chapter 11: Transition to Complex Airplanes Chapter 12: Transition to Multiengine Airplanes Chapter 13: Transition to Tailwheel Airplanes Chapter 14: Transition to Turbopropeller-Powered Airplanes Chapter 15: Transition to Jet-Powered Airplanes Chapter 16: Transition to Light Sport Airplanes (LSA) Chapter 17: Emergency Procedures Glossary Index
  • Airplane Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-3B

    Federal Aviation Administration

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, May 3, 2017)
    Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Flight Training Chapter 2: Ground Operations Chapter 3: Basic Flight Maneuvers Chapter 4: Maintaining Aircraft Control: Upset Prevention and Recovery Training Chapter 5: Takeoffs and Departure Climbs Chapter 6: Ground Reference Maneuvers Chapter 7: Airport Traffic Patterns Chapter 8: Approaches and Landings Chapter 9: Performance Maneuvers Chapter 10: Night Operations Chapter 11: Transition to Complex Airplanes Chapter 12: Transition to Multiengine Airplanes Chapter 13: Transition to Tailwheel Airplanes Chapter 14: Transition to Turbopropeller-Powered Airplanes Chapter 15: Transition to Jet-Powered Airplanes Chapter 16: Transition to Light Sport Airplanes (LSA) Chapter 17: Emergency Procedures
  • Airplane Flying Handbook: FAA-H-8083-3B

    Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

    Paperback (Independently published, Jan. 27, 2019)
    The FAA’s Airplane Flying Handbook has been required reading for all pilots for over 40 years, and introduces the basic pilot skills and knowledge essential for piloting airplanes. It benefits student pilots just beginning their aviation endeavors, as well as pilots preparing for additional certificates and ratings or who want to improve their flying proficiency, and flight instructors engaged in teaching pilots of all skill levels. This handbook provides information and guidance on the procedures and maneuvers required for pilot certification. Chapters are dedicated to ground operations, basic flight maneuvers, slow flight, stalls, spins, takeoff and departure climbs, performance and ground reference maneuvers, airport traffic patterns, approaches and landings, flight training basics, transitions to different types of aircraft, emergency procedures, and much more. The latest edition expands and updates the material that has always been a key reference in the FAA’s testing and Airman Certification Standards (ACS), and it incorporates new areas of safety concerns and technical information such as loss-of-control upset prevention and recovery training, and transitioning to light sport airplanes (LSA). The Airplane Flying Handbook is the official FAA source for learning to fly and for many of the test questions in the FAA Knowledge Exams for pilots. Complete with chapter summaries and illustrated throughout with detailed, full-color drawings and photographs, it also includes a glossary and index.
  • Airplane Flying Handbook: FAA-H-8083-3A

    Federal Aviation Administration, David Soucie

    eBook (Skyhorse, May 17, 2007)
    This official U.S. government guide to piloting aircraft—created by the Federal Aviation Administration—is the essential resource for finding the knowledge and skills to fly all types of planes. It includes an introduction to flight training and official information on ground operations, basic flight maneuvers, slow flight, stalls and spins, takeoff and departure climbs, ground reference maneuvers, airport traffic patterns, approaches and landings, performance maneuvers, and night operations. Pilots will find information on transitioning from small aircraft to more complex airplanes, as well as detailed explanations of emergency procedures. Each topic is coupled with colorful, detailed illustrations to aid the reader. Any pilot who wishes to maintain a current understanding of aircraft operation must read this book.
  • Airplane Flying Handbook: FAA-H-8083-3B

    Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

    eBook (, July 7, 2020)
    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.
  • Airplane Flying Handbook FAA-H-8083-3A - Vol. 2

    FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (1958 - )

    MP3 CD (IDB Productions, Aug. 16, 2016)
    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States was founded in 1958, upon the passage of the Federal Aviation Act, and has been in charge of regulating every aspect of civil flight travel ever since. The Administration’s roles includes managing and supervising the construction of aircraft and airports, managing air traffic and ensuring the proper certification and training of pilots and other flight personnel. The latter is one of the most significant responsibilities attributed to the FAA, and has led to the publication of books such as the Airplane Flying Handbook.Volume 2 of the Airplane Flying Handbook FAA-H-8083-3A covers only chapters 11 through 15 of the complete book, and focuses mainly on transitions to complex air craft such as multi engine, turboprop and jet planes. This volume contains considerably more advanced technical knowledge compared to Volume 1, and is essentially designed as a technical manual for introducing beginning pilots to the most basic pilot skills and technical insight required for flying an airplane.The book starts out by describing the transition to complex, multi engine planes and the concept of turbo charging. Further sections of chapter 12,14 and 15 offer a great deal of detailed information about in-flight procedures and maneuvers performed on complex airplanes, as well as the most relevant limitations of the technology and the main issues to keep track of when it comes to unique situations involving reverse thrust, low-speed flight and flying jet planes.This FAA handbook provides a smooth transition from the previous volume, continuing the training began through basic flight procedures and maneuvers by complementing them with a more thorough technical background focusing mainly on the transition to some of the most complex aircraft available for civilian use.
  • Airplane Flying Handbook

    Federal Aviation Administration

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Feb. 16, 2015)
    The Airplane Flying Handbook is designed as a technical manual to introduce 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, incooperation 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 orratings, 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 maneuversrequired 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.This handbook conforms to pilot training and certification concepts established by the 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 of flying airplanes. 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).It is essential for persons using this handbook to also 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 appropriateairplane practical test standard.
  • Airplane Flying Handbook

    Federal Aviation Administration

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Feb. 16, 2015)
    The Airplane Flying Handbook is designed as a technical manual to introduce 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, incooperation 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 orratings, 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 maneuversrequired 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.This handbook conforms to pilot training and certification concepts established by the 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 of flying airplanes. 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).It is essential for persons using this handbook to also 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 appropriateairplane practical test standard.