Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (2023)

Name: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (2023)
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SKU: 9781510779877
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Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (2023) serves as a comprehensive guide for aviation enthusiasts and aspiring pilots, providing essential information on aerodynamics, weather phenomena, air navigation, and flight regulations. It covers the fundamental principles crucial for understanding the science and practice of aviation, making it an invaluable resource for both learning and reference in the field of aeronautics. This book combines technical knowledge with practical insights, tailored for those passionate about travel and adventure in the skies.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (2023)

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THE ESSENTIAL FULL-COLOUR HANDBOOK FOR PILOTS, IN A NEW EDITION FOR USE IN 2025 AND BEYOND!

This handbook, first released by the Federal Aviation Administration in 2023, supersedes the previous edition FAA-H-8083-25B, dated 2016 (with addenda released February 2021, January 2022, and March 2023).

This official Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) handbook provides basic knowledge essential for pilots on topics like decision-making, aerodynamics, flight controls, weather theory, airport operations, and more.

Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge introduces pilots to the broad spectrum of information that will be needed as they progress in their pilot training. Written for the pilot preparing for a remote, sport, private, commercial, or flight instructor certificate, it is a key reference with all the information necessary to operate an aircraft and to pass the FAA Knowledge Exam and Practical Test. Chapter subjects include the following:

Introduction to Flying
Aeronautical Decision-Making
Aircraft Construction
Principles of Flight
Aerodynamics of Flight
Flight Controls
Aircraft Systems
Flight Instruments
Flight Manuals and Other Documents
Weight and Balance
Aircraft Performance
Weather Theory
Aviation Weather Services
Airport Operations
Airspace
Navigation
Aeromedical Factors

Readers are introduced to flying and a history of flight, criteria and examinations required for earning various pilot certificates, how to plan their flight education, and more. With dozens of full-colour illustrations, photographs, diagrams, graphs, and charts, this handbook provides crucial tools for aspiring pilots in their knowledge exams and beyond.

Beginners and advanced pilots alike will find the Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge to be a critical resource for all things aviation, updated with the most current FAA information, an index, a glossary, and appendices of common acronyms, abbreviations, NOTAM contractions, and airport signs.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781510779877

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 December 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Sky Pony Press

Illustration: Color photos throughout, color illustrations throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 215.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 866g

Pages: 528

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About the Author

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), established in 1958, strives to "provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world." FAA publications include the Aeronautical Information Manual; Airplane Flying Handbook; Aircraft Inspection and Repair; Aviation Instructor's Handbook; Glider Flying Handbook; Helicopter Flying Handbook; Instrument Flying Handbook; Instrument Procedures Handbook; Seaplane, Skiplane, and Float/Ski Equipped Helicopter Operations Handbookand Powered Parachute Flying Handbook. The FAA's headquarters are located in Washington, DC.