Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
Publisher: Federal Aviation Administration 2008
ISBN/ASIN: 1560277505
Number of pages: 470
Description:
Used extensively as a reference source for the FAA Knowledge Exams, this resource includes basic knowledge that is essential for all pilots, from beginning students to those pursuing advanced pilot certificates. This updated guide covers a wide array of fundamental subjects, including principles of flight, aircraft and engine structures, charts and graphs, performance calculations, weather theory, reports, forecasts, and flight manuals.
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