Aim/Far 1999 (Serial) [Paperback]

Charles F. Spence (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Serial | Publication Date: November 1998

Value-added compilation of Federal Aviation Administration regulations and information pertaining to general aviation pilots, flight, and operations. Reprints of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) to which pilots and operators must adhere are presented in easy-to-use, easy-to-understand, easy-to-read format with new and changed data highlighted.

Editorial Reviews

Review

all-in-one expert guide ... easy-to-use ... one of the most precise publications for a pilot to own and understand before taking off. -- Plane & Pilot, Feb. 2003 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Back Cover

The all-in-one source of federal regulations and information that affect you - the choice of the general aviation community! Now updated with the most recent changes in regulations and FAA aeronautical information, plus important addresses and phone numbers, frequencies, aviation web sites, and more, McGraw-Hill's AIM/FAR remains the number one guide for pilots and general aviation professionals. Keep the 1999 AIM/FAR handy, and you'll have quick, at-a-glance access to the vital regulations and other essential information for flight, along with a convenient directory of places and phone numbers of FAA facilities. Whether you're a student or ATP pilot, a flight instructor, fixed base provider, or air charter provider, this reliable and affordable reference adds up to an incredible value. In addition to the latest Federal Aviation Regulations and the current Aeronautical Information Manual, this new edition of AIM/FAR features: FAA facilities directory - FSDOs, TRACONS, Towers; VOT sites and frequencies; Selected aviation Web Site Directory, featuring a special section of great aviation weather sites; "Flight Forum" excerpts - FAA answers to pilot questions; Page headings and thumb tabs for fast info searches; FREE postage-paid Mid-year Update; And more!

Product Details

• Paperback: 784 pages
• Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill (November 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070601550
• ISBN-13: 978-0070601550
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #886,943 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Bought it, couldn't read it, had to buy a different one, May 19, 2003

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"ddyersf" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Aim/far 2003 (Paperback)

I know Federal Aviation Regulations aren't the easiest things to read. But I didn't expect it to be impossible. The Regs are public knowledge, so there are lots of different publications. I bought this one first, and after struggling with it for weeks, had to go out and buy a different one.

Why? One word - indentation. Or lack thereof. While the Federal Aviation Regulations are in outline format (sometimes up to seven or eight levels deep), this publisher has opted to use ONLY TWO levels of indentation. Why? I can only think that this made the book take up less pages, and cost them less to produce. Too bad, because it makes it almost IMPOSSIBLE to distinguish between text deep in at Level 6 and heading text at Level 2.

At first, I blamed myself for not understanding the material. Finally, I wised up and put the blame where it belonged, in the layout of this book. I looked around and bought the FAR/AIM 2003 from Gleim Publications. Clear, easy to read indentation, and even great use of bolding. Why didn't other publishers figure that out?

3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Memorable? It better be!, July 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Aim/Far 1999 (Serial) (Paperback)

Of course it's not the greatest read of all time, but hey, it was written by aviators. 5 stars for being a the most critical publication for a pilot to have and know before going flying.