Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge [Paperback]

Federal Aviation Administration (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 3, 2009

An updated edition of the essential FAA resource for both beginner and expert pilots.

Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, created by the Federal Aviation Administration, is the official reference manual for pilots at all levels. An indispensable and invaluable encyclopedia, it deals with all aspects of aeronautical information. Chapters include: aircraft structure, principles of aerodynamics, flight controls, aircraft systems, and flight instruments. Flight manuals and documentation are also covered, as is specialized information on such matters as weight and balance, aircraft performance, weather, navigation, airport operations, aeromedical factors, and decision-making while flying. A detailed index and full glossary make this book easy to navigate and useful in quick reference situations. 300 color illustrations; 100 b&w illustrations

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This is one of the most important publications a pilot can read. Certainly included in the top 5 must-haves for all aviators." --Jackie Spanitz, flight instructor
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About the Author

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing (November 3, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1602397805
• ISBN-13: 978-1602397804
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #95,927 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #44 in Books > Professional & Technical > Transportation > Aviation > Piloting & Flight Instruction

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Unreliable, October 28, 2009

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Flying High (Everett, WA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (Paperback)

Be careful "which" FAA handbook you buy. This one is reprinted by Skyhorse Publishing, who in the past has changed contents, titles, artwork, effective and release dates as they were originally published by the FAA. For example, this book is listed as new for November 2009. This book was originally released by the FAA in 2008 -- the November 2009 date reflects when this company started reprinting it and does not reflect any new or changed information from the original book the FAA Wrote. I rely on ASA for all FAA handbooks to ensure I've got the "real deal."

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have for Pilot or Pilot-to-Be, January 29, 2007

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P. Pfaffle "Waffle" (Kenosha, WI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge: FAA-H-8083-25, December 2003 (FAA Handbooks) (Paperback)

This is a reference that every pilot, CFI or pilot wannabe should have. It covers the basics of flight in simple to understand language. Keep a copy on your book shelf to loan out to anyone who is interested in learning to fly.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great digest of aviation basics, August 23, 2007

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Paolo Tessarolo "Paolo" (Italy) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge: FAA-H-8083-25, December 2003 (FAA Handbooks) (Paperback)

This book is definitely the best introductory book to the main aviation concepts I ever read.
Each issue - from flight static and dynamics to FCS, propulsion, avionics and navigation, weather theory and influence, flight and ground operations - is considered in this book with a technical, but easily understandable, approach. The book is, as a matter of fact, an introduction and, therefore, is not suggested to experienced readers. It's, in any case, a five-star introduction.