Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (2023): FAA-H-8083-25C (ASA FAA Handbook Series)

Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. has been the industry’s trusted source for official FAA publications for over 80 years. Look for the ASA wings to ensure you’re purchasing the latest authentic FAA release. This handbook FAA-H-8083-25C is current in 2023. Providing basic knowledge essential for all pilots, from beginning students through to the advanced certificates, this Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) publication introduces readers to the broad spectrum of knowledge required as they progress through pilot training. Studying this book, pilots gain the required knowledge to earn a certificate and understand the aerodynamic theory associated with flight. Written for the pilot preparing for a Remote, Sport, Recreational, Private, Commercial, or Flight Instructor Pilot Certificate, it is a key reference containing all the information necessary to operate an aircraft and to pass the FAA Knowledge Exam and Practical Test (checkride). This invaluable learning tool begins with a basic introduction to flying and a history of flight and then explores the role of the FAA, the criteria for earning the various pilot certificates, how to select a flight school and instructor, and the tests associated with earning a pilot certificate. Topics covered include 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, and aeromedical factors. Appendices provide additional support including acronyms, abbreviations, NOTAM contractions, airport signs and markings, a glossary, and an index. This 2023 edition reflects the latest aviation industry procedures, equipment, techniques, regulations, and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommendations and presents an up-to-date resource for the FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS). Changes include updates to drugs and their impact on flight, nontowered airport operations, and attitude indicator pitch and bank limitations. Complete with chapter summaries and illustrated throughout with detailed, full-color drawings and photographs, this handbook functions like an “aviation encyclopedia” to expand pilot knowledge. Cover Title page Copyright Preface Major Enhancements Acknowledgments Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction To Flying Introduction History of Flight History of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) The Role of the FAA Aircraft Classifications and Ultralight Vehicles Pilot Certifications Selecting a Flight School The Student Pilot Becoming a Pilot Knowledge and Skill Tests Chapter Summary Chapter 2: Aeronautical Decision-Making Introduction History of ADM Risk Management Crew Resource Management (CRM) and Single-Pilot Resource Management Hazard and Risk Human Factors Human Behavior The Decision-Making Process Decision-Making in a Dynamic Environment Situational Awareness Automation Chapter Summary Chapter 3: Aircraft Construction Introduction Aircraft Design, Certification, and Airworthiness Lift and Basic Aerodynamics Major Components Subcomponents Types of Aircraft Construction Instrumentation: Moving into the Future Global Positioning System (GPS) Chapter Summary Chapter 4: Principles of Flight Introduction Structure of the Atmosphere Theories in the Production of Lift Airfoil Design A Third Dimension Chapter Summary Chapter 5: Aerodynamics of Flight Forces Acting on the Aircraft Wingtip Vortices Ground Effect Axes of an Aircraft Moment and Moment Arm Aircraft Design Characteristics Effect of Wing Planform Aerodynamic Forces in Flight Maneuvers Stalls Angle of Attack Indicators Basic Propeller Principles Load Factors Weight and Balance High Speed Flight Chapter Summary Chapter 6: Flight Controls Flight Control Systems Autopilot Chapter Summary Chapter 7: Aircraft Systems Introduction Powerplant Superchargers and Turbosuperchargers Ignition System Oil Systems Engine Cooling Systems Exhaust Systems Starting System Combustion Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) Turbine Engines Airframe Systems Fuel Systems Refueling Procedures Heating System Electrical System Hydraulic Systems Pressurized Aircraft Oxygen Systems Anti-Ice and Deice Systems Chapter Summary Chapter 8: Flight Instruments Introduction Pitot-Static Flight Instruments Electronic Flight Display (EFD) Gyroscopic Flight Instruments Angle of Attack Indicators Compass Systems Outside Air Temperature (OAT) Gauge Chapter Summary Chapter 9: Flight Manuals and Other Documents Introduction Airplane Flight Manuals (AFM) Aircraft Documents Aircraft Inspections Minimum Equipment Lists (MEL) and Operations With Inoperative Equipment Preventive Maintenance Airworthiness Directives (ADs) Aircraft Owner/Operator Responsibilities Chapter Summary Chapter 10: Weight and Balance Introduction Weight Control Balance, Stability, and Center of Gravity Determining Loaded Weight and CG Chapter Summary Chapter 11: Aircraft Performance Introduction Importance of Performance Data Structure of the Atmosphere Atmospheric Pressure Pressure Altitude Density Altitude Performance Takeoff and Landing Performance Performance Speeds Performance Charts Transport Category Aircraft Performance Air Carrier Obstacle Clearance Requirements Chapter Summary Chapter 12: Weather Theory Introduction Atmosphere Coriolis Force Measurement of Atmosphere Pressure Altitude and Atmospheric Pressure Altitude and Flight Altitude and the Human Body Wind and Currents Atmospheric Stability Air Masses Fronts Chapter Summary Chapter 13: Aviation Weather Services Introduction Observations Service Outlets Weather Briefings Aviation Weather Reports Aviation Forecasts Weather Charts ATC Radar Weather Displays Electronic Flight Displays (EFD) /Multi-Function Display (MFD) Weather Pilot Responsibility Chapter Summary Chapter 14: Airport Operations Introduction Airport Categories Sources for Airport Data Airport Markings and Signs Airport Lighting Wind Direction Indicators Traffic Patterns Radio Communications Air Traffic Control (ATC) Services Wake Turbulence Collision Avoidance Engineered Materials Arresting Systems (EMAS) Chapter Summary Chapter 15: Airspace Introduction Controlled Airspace Uncontrolled Airspace Special Use Airspace Other Airspace Areas Air Traffic Control and the National Airspace System Chapter Summary Chapter 16: Navigation Introduction Aeronautical Charts Latitude and Longitude (Meridians and Parallels) Effect of Wind Basic Calculations Pilotage Dead Reckoning Flight Planning Charting the Course Filing a VFR Flight Plan Ground-Based Navigation Lost Procedures Flight Diversion Chapter Summary Chapter 17: Aeromedical Factors Introduction Obtaining a Medical Certificate Health and Physiological Factors Affecting Pilot Performance Vision in Flight Chapter Summary Appendix A: Performance Data for Cessna Model 172R and Challenger 605 Appendix B: Acronyms, Abbreviations, and NOTAM Contractions Appendix C: Airport Signs and Markings Glossary Index Back cover Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. has been the industry's trusted source for official FAA publications for over 80 years. Look for the ASA wings to ensure you're purchasing the latest authentic FAA release. This handbook FAA-H-8083-25C is current in 2024. Providing basic knowledge essential for all pilots, from beginning students through to the advanced certificates, this Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) publication introduces readers to the broad spectrum of knowledge required as they progress through pilot training. Studying this book, pilots gain the required knowledge to earn a certificate and understand the aerodynamic theory associated with flight. Written for the pilot preparing for a Remote, Sport, Recreational, Private, Commercial, or Flight Instructor Pilot Certificate, it is a key reference containing all the information necessary to operate an aircraft and to pass the FAA Knowledge Exam and Practical Test (checkride). This invaluable learning tool begins with a basic introduction to flying and a history of flight and then explores the role of the FAA, the criteria for earning the various pilot certificates, how to select a flight school and instructor, and the tests associated with earning a pilot certificate. Topics covered include 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, and aeromedical factors. Appendices provide additional support including acronyms, abbreviations, NOTAM contractions, airport signs and markings, a glossary, and an index. This 2023 edition reflects the latest aviation industry procedures, equipment, techniques, regulations, and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommendations and presents an up-to-date resource for the FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS). Changes include updates to drugs and their impact on flight, nontowered airport operations, and attitude indicator pitch and bank limitations. Complete with chapter summaries and illustrated throughout with detailed, full-color drawings and photographs, this handbook functions like an “aviation encyclopedia” to expand pilot knowledge.