Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge: FAA-H-8083-25A (FAA Handbooks) [Paperback]

Federal Aviation Administration (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1560277505 | ISBN-13: 978-1560277507 | Publication Date: September 1, 2009 | Edition: 2008 edition

Used extensively as a reference source for the FAA Knowledge Exams, this resource includes basic knowledge that is essential for all pilots, from beginning students to those pursuing advanced pilot certificates. This updated guide covers a wide array of fundamental subjects, including principles of flight, aircraft and engine structures, charts and graphs, performance calculations, weather theory, reports, forecasts, and flight manuals. Required reading for pilots for more than 25 years and formerly published as an Advisory Circular (AC 61-23C), this new edition is now listed as an official FAA Handbook.

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"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

About the Author

The Federal Aviation Administration is the government agency that oversees and regulates procedural standards for the aviation industry.

Product Details

• Paperback: 470 pages
• Publisher: Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc.; 2008 edition edition (September 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560277505
• ISBN-13: 978-1560277507
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,434 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The Federal Aviation Administration is the government agency that regulates and sets standards for the aviation industry.

Customer Reviews

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This book is FREE from the FAA website, February 14, 2011

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Darrelltwo "Darrelltwo" (Atlanta) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge: FAA-H-8083-25A (FAA Handbooks) (Paperback)

Great book, and the Jeppesen book follows this material as pretty much a reprint. No need to buy it though, it's free as a PDF from the FAA website. Not too mention, with the FAA pdf, you always get the latest version. I love the link that says, "Tell the author you would like to see this on Kindle"... lol. Yeah, tell Kindle you'd like it to be easier to load PDFs instead of paying for material that's already FREE!!!!

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge: FAA-H-8083-25A (FAA Handbooks), July 14, 2009

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Mark Twain - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge: FAA-H-8083-25A (FAA Handbooks) (Paperback)

Great book for new pilots thru cfi. full color graphics updated materail. with this book you do not need any other private book materil like Jepson or asa.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must better than I expected, September 18, 2009

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This review is from: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge: FAA-H-8083-25A (FAA Handbooks) (Paperback)

I was just looking to increase my general knowledge when I bought this book. I was amazed at how well the information is presented in a very clear and well written way. The illustrations are excellent. The explanation of the various forces that combine to produce lift is the best I have ever seen. You don't have to be an aeronautical engineer to understand it.