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Aircraft Handbooks & Manuals
Airplane Flying Handbook FAA-H-8083-3C
The Airplane Flying Handbook is the official FAA source for learning to fly and for many of the test questions in the FAA Knowledge Exams for pilots. It provides basic knowledge that is essential for all pilots.
2023 Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge FAA-H-8083-25C
The Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK) is an essential book for any Remote, Sport, Recreational, Private, Commercial, and Instructor Pilot. It provides basic knowledge that is vital for all pilots.
Helicopter Flying Handbook: FAA-H-8083-21B
The Helicopter Flying Handbook is designed as a technical manual for applicants who are preparing for their private, commercial, or flight instructor pilot certificates with a helicopter class rating.
Instrument Flying Handbook FAA-H-8083-15B
This Instrument Flying Handbook is designed for use by instrument flight instructors and pilots preparing for instrument rating tests.
Instrument Procedures Handbook FAA-H-8083-16B
This handbook is designed as a technical reference for all pilots who operate under instrument flight rules (IFR) in the National Airspace System (NAS).
Aviation Weather Handbook FAA-H-8083-28
ALL-NEW Aviation Weather Handbook replacing:
- AC 00-6, Aviation Weather
- AC 00-24, Thunderstorms
- AC 00-30, Clear Air Turbulence Avoidance
- AC 00-45, Aviation Weather Services
- AC 00-54, Pilot Windshear Guide
- AC 00-57, Hazardous Mountain Winds
Advanced Avionics Handbook FAA-H-8083-6
The Advanced Avionics Handbook is designed to provide general aviation users with comprehensive information on advanced avionics equipment available in technically advanced aircraft.
Remote Pilot – Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Study Guide FAA-G-8082-22
This study guide communicates the knowledge areas you need to study to prepare to take the Remote Pilot Certificate with an sUAS rating airman knowledge test.
AC 107-2A Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) Advisory Circular
This AC provides guidance in the areas of airman (remote pilot) certification, aircraft registration and marking, aircraft airworthiness, and the operation of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
Aviation Instructor’s Handbook FAA-H-8083-9B
Designed for ground instructors, flight instructors, and aviation maintenance instructors, to help beginning instructors understand and apply the fundamentals of instruction.
Balloon Flying Handbook FAA-H-8083-11A
This Balloon Flying Handbook introduces the basic pilot knowledge and skills that are essential for piloting balloons.
Glider Flying Handbook FAA-H-8083-13A
The Glider Flying Handbook is designed as a technical manual for applicants who are preparing for glider category rating and for currently certificated glider pilots who wish to improve their knowledge.
Parachute Rigger Handbook: FAA-H-8083-17A
The Parachute Rigger Handbook introduces the basic skills necessary for acquiring a Parachute Rigger Certificate.
Powered Parachute Flying Handbook FAA-H-8083-29
The Powered Parachute Flying Handbook is designed as a technical manual for applicants who are preparing for a powered parachute category rating and for currently certificated powered parachute pilots who wish to improve their knowledge.
Plane Sense – General Aviation Information: FAA-H-8083-19A
Plane Sense introduces aircraft owners and operators, or prospective aircraft owners and operators, to basic information about the requirements involved in acquiring, owning, operating, and maintaining a private aircraft.
Risk Management Handbook FAA-H-8083-2A
This handbook is a tool designed to help recognize and manage risk. It provides a higher level of training to the pilot in command (PIC) who wishes to aspire to a greater understanding of the aviation environment and become a better pilot.
Seaplane, Skiplane, and Float/Ski Equipped Helicopter Operations Handbook FAA-H-8083-23
This operational handbook introduces the basic skills necessary for piloting seaplanes, skiplanes, and helicopters equipped with floats or skis.
Weight and Balance Handbook FAA-H-8083-1B
The Aircraft Weight and Balance Handbook has been prepared in recognition of the importance of weight and balance technology in conducting safe and efficient flight.
Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook FAA-H-8083-5
The Weight-Shift Control (WSC) Aircraft Flying Handbook introduces the basic pilot knowledge and skills that are essential for piloting WSC aircraft.
2023 Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook – Airframe (Volume 1/2): FAA-H-8083-31B
The Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook – Airframe (FAA-H-8083-31B) is one of a series of three handbooks for persons preparing for certification as an airframe or powerplant mechanic.
2023 Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook – Airframe (Volume 2/2): FAA-H-8083-31B
The Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook – Airframe (FAA-H-8083-31B) is one of a series of three handbooks for persons preparing for certification as an airframe or powerplant mechanic.
2023 Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook – General: FAA-H-8083-30B
The Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook–General (FAA-H-8083-30B) was developed as one of a series of three handbooks for persons preparing for mechanic certification with airframe or powerplant ratings, or both.
2023 Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook – Powerplant: FAA-H-8083-32B
The Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook–Powerplant (FAA-H-8083-32B) is one of a series of three handbooks for persons preparing for certification as a powerplant mechanic.
Introduction to Aviation Physiology
Aviation Physiology deals with the physical and mental effects of flight on aircrew personnel and passengers.
Basic Survival Skills for Aviation
Post-crash survival should be a subject of interest to all who fly. However, ask yourself the following question; how seriously do I take the subject?
Helicopter Instructor’s Handbook FAA-H-8083-4
The Helicopter Instructor’s Handbook is designed as a technical manual for applicants who are preparing for their flight instructor pilot certificate with a helicopter class rating.
Airman Knowledge Testing Supplements
AKTS for the following knowledge areas:
- Sport Pilot–Airplane (ASEL and ASES)
- Sport Pilot–Gyroplane
- Sport Pilot–Glider
- Sport Pilot–Airship (LTA)
- Sport Pilot–Balloon (LTA)
- Sport Pilot–Weight-Shift Control (WSCS and WSCL)
- Sport Pilot–Powered Parachute (PPL and PPS)
- Recreational Pilot–Airplane (RPA)
- Recreational Pilot–Rotorcraft/Helicopter (RPH)
- Recreational Pilot–Rotorcraft/Gyroplane (RPG)
- Private Pilot–Airplane/Recreational Pilot–Transition (PAT)
- Private Pilot–Helicopter/Recreational Pilot–Transition (PHT)
- Private Pilot–Gyroplane/Recreational Pilot–Transition (POT)
- Private Pilot–Airplane (PAR)
- Private Pilot–Rotorcraft/Helicopter (PRH)
- Private Pilot–Rotorcraft/Gyroplane (PRO)
- Private Pilot–Glider (POL)
- Private Pilot–Free Balloon–Hot Air (PBH)
- Private Pilot–Free Balloon–Gas (PBG)
- Private Pilot–Lighter-Than-Air–Airship (PLA)
- Private Pilot–Powered-Parachute (PPP)
- Private Pilot–Weight-shift Control (PWS)
- Unmanned Aircraft General–Small (UAG)
Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement for Commercial Pilot FAA-CT-8080-1E
AKTS for the following knowledge areas:
- Commercial Pilot—Airplane (CAX)
- Commercial Pilot—Glider (CGX)
- Commercial Pilot—Lighter-Than-Air–Airship (CLA)
- Commercial Pilot—Rotorcraft/Gyroplane (CRG)
- Commercial Pilot—Rotorcraft/Helicopter (CRH)
- Commercial Pilot—Balloon Gas (CBG)
- Commercial Pilot—Balloon–Hot Air (CBH)
- Military Competence for Commercial Pilot Certification, Non-Category Specific (MCN)
Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement for Instrument Rating FAA-CT-8080-3F
AKTS for the following knowledge areas:
- Instrument Rating—Airplane (IRA)
- Instrument Rating—Rotorcraft/Helicopter (IRH)
- Instrument Rating—Powered Lift (IPL)
- Instrument Flight Instructor—Powered Lift (IPI)
- Instrument Rating—Foreign Pilot (IFP)
- Instrument Flight Instructor—Airplane (FII)
- Instrument Flight Instructor—Rotorcraft/Helicopter – (FIH)
- Instrument Flight Instructor—Airplane (added rating) (AIF)
- Instrument Flight Instructor—Rotorcraft/Helicopter (added rating) (HIF)
- Ground Instructor—Instrument (IGI)
AKTS for the following knowledge areas:
- FOI Fundamentals of Instructing
- BGI Ground Instructor–Basic
- AGI Ground Instructor–Advanced
- FIA Flight Instructor–Airplane
- FRH Flight Instructor–Helicopter
- FRG Flight Instructor–Gyroplane
- FIG Flight Instructor–Glider
- AFA Flight Instructor–Airplane (Added Rating)
- HFA Flight Instructor–Helicopter (Added Rating)
- GFA Flight Instructor–Gyroplane (Added Rating)
- AFG Flight Instructor–Glider (Added Rating)
- MCI Military Competence Instructor
- SIA Flight Instructor–Sport Pilot–Airplane
- SIB Flight Instructor–Sport Pilot–Balloon
- SIG Flight Instructor–Sport Pilot–Glider
- SIL Flight Instructor–Sport Pilot–Lighter-Than-Air (Airship)
- SIP Flight Instructor–Sport Pilot–Powered Parachute
- SIR Flight Instructor–Sport Pilot–Gyroplane
- SIW Flight Instructor–Sport Pilot–Weight-Shift Control
Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement for Airline Transport Pilot and Aircraft Dispatcher FAA-CT-8080-7D
AKTS for the following knowledge areas:
- Airline Transport Pilot (FAR 121) Multiengine Airplane (ATM)
- Airline Transport Pilot (FAR 135) Single-Engine Airplane (ATS)
- Airline Transport Pilot (FAR 135) Added Rating—Airplane (ARA)
- Airline Transport Pilot (FAR 135) Helicopter (ATH)
- Airline Transport Pilot (FAR 135) Added Rating—Helicopter (ARH)
- Airline Transport Pilot Multiengine Airplane Canadian Conversion (ACM)
- Airline Transport Pilot Single-Engine Airplane Canadian Conversion (ASC)
- Airline Transport Pilot Helicopter Canadian Conversion (ACH)
- Aircraft Dispatcher (ADX)
- Flight Navigator (FNX)
AKTS for the following knowledge areas:
- Aviation Mechanic General – AMG
- Aviation Mechanic Powerplant – AMP
- Aviation Mechanic Airframe – AMA
- Parachute Rigger – RIG, RMC, RMP
Computer Testing Supplement for Inspection Authorization FAA-CT-8080-8D
Applicants for Inspection Authorization Certificates will be required to use FAA-CT-8080-8D, Computer Testing Supplement for Inspection Authorization, to answer the computer-assisted IA airman knowledge test questions.
Computer Testing Supplement for Flight Engineer: FAA-CT-8080-6A
For the following knowledge areas:
Original ratings:
- Flight Engineer – Turbojet and Basic (FEX)
- Flight Engineer – Turboprop and Basic (FET)
- Flight Engineer – Reciprocating and Basic (FEN)
Added ratings:
- Turbojet (FEJ)
- Turboprop (FEP)
- Reciprocating (FER)
Airman Certification Standards (ACS)
Airman Certification Standards Companion Guide for Pilots FAA-G-ACS-2
The ACS is an enhanced version of the Practical Test Standards (PTS). It provides a single-source set of standards for both the knowledge exam and the practical test.
Remote-Pilot-–-Small-Unmanned-Aircraft-Systems-Airman-Certification-Standards-FAA-S-ACS-10B-1
The ACS is an enhanced version of the Practical Test Standards (PTS). It provides a single-source set of standards for both the knowledge exam and the practical test.
Private Pilot for Airplane Category Airman Certification Standards FAA-S-ACS-6C
The ACS is an enhanced version of the Practical Test Standards (PTS). It provides a single-source set of standards for both the knowledge exam and the practical test.
Private Pilot for Powered-Lift Category Airman Certification Standards FAA-S-ACS-13
The ACS is an enhanced version of the Practical Test Standards (PTS). It provides a single-source set of standards for both the knowledge exam and the practical test.
Private Pilot for Rotorcraft Category Helicopter Rating Airman Certification Standards FAA-S-ACS-15
The ACS is an enhanced version of the Practical Test Standards (PTS). It provides a single-source set of standards for both the knowledge exam and the practical test.
Commercial Pilot – Airplane Airman Certification Standards (ACS) FAA-S-ACS-7B
The ACS is an enhanced version of the Practical Test Standards (PTS). It provides a single-source set of standards for both the knowledge exam and the practical test.
Commercial Pilot for Powered-Lift Category Airman Certification Standards FAA-S-ACS-2
The ACS is an enhanced version of the Practical Test Standards (PTS). It provides a single-source set of standards for both the knowledge exam and the practical test.
The ACS is an enhanced version of the Practical Test Standards (PTS). It provides a single-source set of standards for both the knowledge exam and the practical test.
Flight Instructor for Airplane Category Airman Certification Standards FAA-S-ACS-25
The ACS is an enhanced version of the Practical Test Standards (PTS). It provides a single-source set of standards for both the knowledge exam and the practical test.
Flight Instructor for Powered-Lift Category Airman Certification Standards FAA-S-ACS-27
The ACS is an enhanced version of the Practical Test Standards (PTS). It provides a single-source set of standards for both the knowledge exam and the practical test.
The ACS is an enhanced version of the Practical Test Standards (PTS). It provides a single-source set of standards for both the knowledge exam and the practical test.
Flight Instructor – Instrument Rating Powered-Lift Airman Certification Standards FAA-S-ACS-28
The ACS is an enhanced version of the Practical Test Standards (PTS). It provides a single-source set of standards for both the knowledge exam and the practical test.
Instrument Rating – Airplane Airman Certification Standards FAA-S-ACS-8C
The ACS is an enhanced version of the Practical Test Standards (PTS). It provides a single-source set of standards for both the knowledge exam and the practical test.
Instrument Rating – Helicopter Airman Certification Standards FAA-S-ACS-14
The ACS is an enhanced version of the Practical Test Standards (PTS). It provides a single-source set of standards for both the knowledge exam and the practical test.
Instrument Rating – Powered-Lift Airman Certification Standards FAA-S-ACS-3
The ACS is an enhanced version of the Practical Test Standards (PTS). It provides a single-source set of standards for both the knowledge exam and the practical test.
Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) for Airplane Category FAA-S-ACS-11A
The ACS is an enhanced version of the Practical Test Standards (PTS). It provides a single-source set of standards for both the knowledge exam and the practical test.
The ACS is an enhanced version of the Practical Test Standards (PTS). It provides a single-source set of standards for both the knowledge exam and the practical test.
The ACS is an enhanced version of the Practical Test Standards (PTS). It provides a single-source set of standards for both the knowledge exam and the practical test.
Practical Test Standards (PTS)
Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test Standards FAA-S-8081-10E
These Practical Test Standards (PTS) have been published by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish the standards for airline transport pilot and aircraft type rating practical tests for helicopters.
Sample Airman Knowledge Test Prep Questions
This guide includes sample questions (no answers), the testing matrix with guidelines for each test and the learning statement reference guide for Airman Knowledge Testing.
This guide includes sample questions (no answers), the testing matrix with guidelines for each test and the learning statement reference guide for Airman Knowledge Testing.
This guide includes sample questions (no answers), the testing matrix with guidelines for each test and the learning statement reference guide for Airman Knowledge Testing.
This guide includes sample questions (no answers), the testing matrix with guidelines for each test and the learning statement reference guide for Airman Knowledge Testing.
This guide includes sample questions (no answers), the testing matrix with guidelines for each test and the learning statement reference guide for Airman Knowledge Testing.
This guide includes sample questions (no answers), the testing matrix with guidelines for each test and the learning statement reference guide for Airman Knowledge Testing.
This guide includes sample questions (no answers), the testing matrix with guidelines for each test and the learning statement reference guide for Airman Knowledge Testing.
This guide includes sample questions (no answers), the testing matrix with guidelines for each test and the learning statement reference guide for Airman Knowledge Testing.
This guide includes sample questions (no answers), the testing matrix with guidelines for each test and the learning statement reference guide for Airman Knowledge Testing.
This guide includes sample questions (no answers), the testing matrix with guidelines for each test and the learning statement reference guide for Airman Knowledge Testing.
This guide includes sample questions (no answers), the testing matrix with guidelines for each test and the learning statement reference guide for Airman Knowledge Testing.
This guide includes sample questions (no answers), the testing matrix with guidelines for each test and the learning statement reference guide for Airman Knowledge Testing.
This guide includes sample questions (no answers), the testing matrix with guidelines for each test and the learning statement reference guide for Airman Knowledge Testing.
This guide includes sample questions (no answers), the testing matrix with guidelines for each test and the learning statement reference guide for Airman Knowledge Testing.
This guide includes sample questions (no answers), the testing matrix with guidelines for each test and the learning statement reference guide for Airman Knowledge Testing.
This guide includes sample questions (no answers), the testing matrix with guidelines for each test and the learning statement reference guide for Airman Knowledge Testing.
This guide includes sample questions (no answers), the testing matrix with guidelines for each test and the learning statement reference guide for Airman Knowledge Testing.
This guide includes sample questions (no answers), the testing matrix with guidelines for each test and the learning statement reference guide for Airman Knowledge Testing.
This guide includes sample questions (no answers), the testing matrix with guidelines for each test and the learning statement reference guide for Airman Knowledge Testing.
This guide includes sample questions (no answers), the testing matrix with guidelines for each test and the learning statement reference guide for Airman Knowledge Testing.