Description

This book, produced by the Federal Aviation Administration, “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.” Almost surprisingly for a government-issued publication, this very thorough book contains a great deal of important information, yet manages to present it all in a readable and straightforward style. The text is enhanced by a large number of excellent full-color graphics, pictures, charts, and diagrams which help translate the text into true understanding. This book covers pretty much all areas of aircraft operations that most pilots will need to know about, and would be a great tool for any pilot, student or otherwise, to study.

Written by the Federal Aviation Administration, Copyright 2003. (No ISBN) Published by Jeppesen Sanderson and the U.S. Dept. of Transportation. 352 Pages, Softcover.

Chapters include:

1. Aircraft Structure
2. Principles of Flight
3. Aerodynamics of Flight
4. Flight Controls
5. Aircraft Systems
6. Flight Instruments
7. Flight Manuals and Other Documents
8. Weight and Balance
9. Aircraft Performance		 10. Weather Theory
11. Weather Reports, Forecasts, and Charts
12. Airport Operations
13. Airspace
14. Navigation
15. Aeromedical Factors
16. Aeronautical Decision Making
Index