Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
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4.0 • 3 Ratings
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- $9.99
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
The Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge 2016 is the latest publication released by FAA which supersedes FAA-H-8083-25A, Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge dated 2008.
The Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge provides basic knowledge that is essential for pilots. This handbook introduces pilots to the broad spectrum of knowledge that will be needed as they progress in their pilot training. Except for the Code of Federal Regulations pertinent to civil aviation, most of the knowledge areas applicable to pilot certification are presented. This handbook is useful to beginning pilots, as well as those pursuing more advanced pilot certificates. It is developed by the Flight Standards Service, Airman Testing Standards Branch, in cooperation with various aviation educators and industry. Now, this handbook has been reformatted to deliver an amazing reading experience on your iPad.
Chapter 1 - Introduction to Flying
Chapter 2 - Aeronautical Decision-Making
Chapter 3 - Aircraft Construction
Chapter 4 - Principles of Flight
Chapter 5 - Aerodynamics of Flight
Chapter 6 - Flight Controls
Chapter 7 - Aircraft Systems
Chapter 8 - Flight Instruments
Chapter 9 - Flight Manuals and Other Documents
Chapter 10 - Weight and Balance
Chapter 11 - Aircraft Performance
Chapter 12 - Weather Theory
Chapter 13 – Aviation Weather Services
Chapter 14 – Airport Operations
Chapter 15 - Airspace
Chapter 16 - Navigation
Chapter 17 - Aeromedical Factors
This handbook includes over 500 optimized illustrations, images, animations and widgets.
Features Swipe-friendly photo galleries, tap or use two fingers to enlarge any photo and view it full screen on iPad. Interactive images with callouts and pan-and zoom functions. New FAA Airman Test Questions attached to relevant book sections. Over 20 videos and animations from FAA video library. Glossary references throughout the handbook that you can tap to view definitions. Highlighting and Note-taking with your finger by swipe over any text and it’s highlighted. You can change colors, switch to underlining, or add a note instantly. All your notes and highlights automatically appear on study cards. Flip them over and find the definition of a glossary term or the note attached to the highlighted passage.