Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge: FAA-H-8083-25B

Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge: FAA-H-8083-25B

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.<br /><br />This handbook includes the following chapters:<br /><br />Chapter 1. Introduction to Flying<br />Chapter 2. Aeronautical Decision-Making<br />Chapter 3. Aircraft Construction<br />Chapter 4. Principles of Flight<br />Chapter 5. Aerodynamics of Flight<br />Chapter 6: Flight Controls<br />Chapter 7. Aircraft Systems<br />Chapter 8. Flight Instruments<br />Chapter 9. Flight Manuals and Other Documents<br />Chapter 10. Weight and Balance<br />Chapter 11. Aircraft Performance<br />Chapter 12. Weather Theory<br />Chapter 13. Aviation Weather Services<br />Chapter 14. Airport Operations<br />Chapter 15. Airspace<br />Chapter 16. Navigation<br />Chapter 17. Aeromedical Factors<br />Appendix A. Performance Data for Cessna Model 172R and Challenger 605<br />Appendix B. Acronyms, Abbreviations, and NDTAM Contractions<br />Appendix C. Airport Signs and Markings