Aim/far 2003 [Paperback]

Charles F. Spence (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 12, 2002

McGraw-Hill's AIM/FAR is the blockbuster reference that pilots, flight instructors, students, and fixed-base operators in general aviation select most often. No other version of the Aeronautical Information Manual/Federal Aviation Regulations measures up to McGraw-Hill's AIM/FAR--not even the government's own. And to keep you on top of the late-breaking developments, you get online updates!

* Packed with information, regulations, and exclusive time-saving features
* Online updates keep you on top of the late-breaking developments
* A user-friendly, general aviation-customized guide to FAA required regulations and data
* All changes highlighted and explained
* Includes important facilities directory, pilot/controller glossary, and FAA "Flight Forum" excerpts
* NEW TO THIS EDITION: Temporary regulations, drug testing requirements, and crew and maintenance requirements
* Special 50% discount on Aviation Week video/DVD offer included with purchase

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

From the Back Cover

THE BETTER BOOK IS EVEN BETTER IN 2003!

MORE FARS & INFO THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE -- NOW WITH NEW TEMPORARY REGULATIONS COVERAGE

No other version of the Aeronautical Information Manual/Federal Aviation Regulations measures up to McGraw-Hill's blockbuster – the #1 choice for the general aviation community. This user-friendly, thoroughly indexed guide has more content for your money and is easier to use than any other reference in the field – and it includes a FREE website for online updates and additional information. The 2003 Edition contains more Federal Regulations and pilot information regarding general aviation and charter operation than any other version currently available.

This annual must have reference features FAA facilities directory – FSDOs, TRACONs, Air Traffic Control Centers, Towers – and State aviation directory. Additional benefits include:
* An easy-to-read, easy-to-use format
* All changes highlighted and explained
* FAA Flight Forum excerpts
* Important facilities directory: FAA, NTSB, Senate and House, FSDO, State Aviation Officials, and more
* VOT sites and frequencies
* Pilot/Controller glossary
* Study suggestions for test and flight review

IMPORTANT NEW SPECIAL SECTIONS INCLUDED IN THE 2003 EDITION:
* Fractional Ownership Regulations – new requirements
* New General Aviation Security Measures
* New Part 125 & 135 Flight Data Recorder Equipment Types
* New Drug Testing Requirements
* New Part 135 (Charter and Commercial Operations) crew and maintenance requirements
* New Pilot Background Checks
* New National Security Office Requirements Impacting General Aviation

Your search for the most comprehensive, conveniently formatted AIM/FAR ends here!

Product Details

• Paperback: 890 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing; 1st edition (September 12, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071395040
• ISBN-13: 978-0071395045
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,753,794 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.