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OverviewTrade Paperback + PDF eBook version: Trade paperback book comes with code to download the eBook from ASA's website. This official FAA handbook has been required reading for more than 30 years. Providing basic knowledge essential for all pilots, from beginning students through to the more 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 aerodynamic theory associated with airplane flight. Written for the pilot preparing for a Remote, Sport, Private, Commercial, or Flight Instructor Pilot Certificate, it is a key reference for 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, then explores the role of the FAA, 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, and NOTAM contractions, airport signs and markings, a glossary and index. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)/Aviation Supplies & Academics (Asa)Publisher: Aviation Supplies & Academics Inc Imprint: Aviation Supplies & Academics Inc Edition: Reprint Dimensions: Width: 21.10cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 27.20cm Weight: 1.163kg ISBN: 9781619544772ISBN 10: 1619544776 Pages: 528 Publication Date: 15 November 2016 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Mixed media product Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Temporarily unavailable The supplier advises that this item is temporarily unavailable. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out to you. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is the government agency that oversees and regulates procedural standards for the aviation industry. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |