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Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA Handbooks)

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I used an earlier edition of this excellent book while I was learning to fly the Piper Cub. I found it very helpful, especially when I was sitting down in the evening and trying to figure out what I'd been doing wrong that morning (or less often, what I'd done right). I was using Wolfgang Langeweisch's fabled "Stick and Rudder" at the same time and for the same purpose, and believe me, the FAA did it better! I found it especially helpful when it came to grasping the ideas of pattern work, final approach, and short-field and soft-field takeoffs and landings. I recommend it highly to the new student pilot.

From cover to cover this handbook provides nothing but information! absoutely great!

Profusely illustrated, in very clear language, the book discusses in absolute slow motion all the intricate maneuvers, taxiing, takeoffs, climbs, patterns, approaches, landings, instrument, multi engine, tailwheel, sailplane, skiplanes(yep!) and a lot more.

Every time I read this book I pickup something new. This is an invaluable resourse especially for the student pilot!
Each time I go up in the air, and I come back and read the book, I can say "'aha' thats what was happening, need to try this next time" ! Helps you consiously tone up your flying skills and understand whats going on in the air.

also, a great companion on those days you can't fly :).

This is a good book to use during your flight training, and after as you work on more advanced ratings. This book has simple explenation on to preform all the maneuvers you will pretty much eer need for any checkride. That's what i got out of it the most. It also goes into flying mulit and seaplanes, both of which are prety good sections with good info. If you are looking for a book full of aerodynamics and how planes fly this is not it however. This book is simply put, Practical. If you are just starting out in flying, BUY THIS BOOK, as it you will want to refer to it a lot. A must have for any student pilot or teahcer.

Hi - Anyone that is in flight school or thinking about beginning I strongly recommend this book. That is if you don't like alot of fill in with wasted words. Great Book. Everytime I re-read it I learn something new.
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I read this book, and it really helped me to understand the art of aerodynamics. It taught me how to fly a plane, and the right way to go to flight schools, along with other extremely useful information. Thank you Feds, you did something right!!

This text is the definitive training resource for students and flight instructors. It is official FAA source for flight training information.

This book was updated in August 2004 and is now available as the FAA#8083-3A. It is truly one of the gospels of learning to fly along with the Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge FAA#8083-25. Every student pilot should have both books.

love it. easy to read and straight to the point. I recommend it to anyone who wanna learn how to fly

Yo will need to know every thing in this book if you will ever fly a plane.

I am quite happy with the book I received. It was catagorized as an article in good condition, and it is. Some pages had underlined segments, but they are in pencil and easily removed. I would order from this organization again. Thank you. T. Hauver