Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
Auteur: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Nombre de pages: 1032 pages
ISBN: ISBN non disponible
Edition: Ravenio Books
Date de publication: Ravenio Books
Description: 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.This handbook includes the following chapters:Chapter 1. Introduction to FlyingChapter 2. Aeronautical Decision-MakingChapter 3. Aircraft ConstructionChapter 4. Principles of FlightChapter 5. Aerodynamics of FlightChapter 6: Flight ControlsChapter 7. Aircraft SystemsChapter 8. Flight InstrumentsChapter 9. Flight Manuals and Other DocumentsChapter 10. Weight and BalanceChapter 11. Aircraft PerformanceChapter 12. Weather TheoryChapter 13. Aviation Weather ServicesChapter 14. Airport OperationsChapter 15. AirspaceChapter 16. NavigationChapter 17. Aeromedical FactorsAppendix A. Performance Data for Cessna Model 172R and Challenger 605Appendix B. Acronyms, Abbreviations, and NDTAM ContractionsAppendix C. Airport Signs and Markings