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Airplane Flying Handbook
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.
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. The FAA headquarters are located in Washington, D.C.
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Rotorcraft Flying Handbook
Federal Aviation Administration
The essential guide for anyone who wants to fly a helicopter or gyroplane—newly...
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Risk Management Handbook
FAA-H-8083-2
Federal Aviation Administration
A critical resource for pilots, instructors, and security personnel from the
most trusted source of aeronautic...
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Balloon Flying Handbook
FAA-H-8083-11A
Federal Aviation Administration
A vital resource for pilots, instructors, and students from the most trusted
source of aeronautic information—newly...
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Aeronautical Chart Users Guide
National Aeronautical Navigation Services
Federal Aviation Administration
Newly revised to contain the most up-to-date chart information for VFR and IFR...
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Advanced Avionics Handbook
FAA-H-8083-6
Federal Aviation Administration
A vital resource for pilots, instructors, and students from the most trusted source of aeronautic...
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Plane Sense
A Beginner's Guide to Owning and Operating Private Aircraft FAA-H-8083-19A
Federal Aviation Administration
The definitive guide to buying, owning, and maintaining your...
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Aviation Weather Services Handbook
Federal Aviation Administration, National Weather Service
A necessary tool for aviators of all skill levels and professions.
Includes useful photographs, diagrams, charts, and...
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Aircraft Inspection and Repair
Federal Aviation Administration
The official FAA guide to maintenance methods, techniques, and practices—essential for all pilots and aircraft maintenance...
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Instrument Flying Handbook
FAA-H-8083-15A
Federal Aviation Administration
An invaluable resource for instrument flight instructors, pilots, and...
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Instrument Procedures Handbook
FAA-H-8261-1A
Federal Aviation Administration
No pilot, flight instructor, or aviation student should be without this official handbook of...
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Glider Flying Handbook
FAA-H-8083-13
Federal Aviation Administration
For both certified glider pilots and students attempting certification in the glider category, this is an unparalleled...
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Pilot's Encyclopedia of Aeronautical Knowledge
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Aviation Administration
This handbook, created by the Federal Aviation Administration, is the official reference manual for pilots at all levels. It deals with all aspects of aeronautical information: aircraft structure, principles of aerodynamics, flight controls...
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