Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3B – 2016) Front Cover

Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3B – 2016)

Description

The “Airplane Flying Handbook” (FAA-H-8083-3B – 2016) provides basic knowledge that is essential for pilots. This handbook introduces basic pilot skills and knowledge that are essential for piloting airplanes. It provides information on transition to other airplanes and the operation of various airplane systems. It is developed by the Flight Standards Service, Airman Testing Standards Branch, in cooperation with various aviation educators and industry. This handbook is developed to assist student pilots learning to fly airplanes. It is also beneficial to pilots who wish to improve their flying proficiency and aeronautical knowledge, those pilots preparing for additional certificates or ratings, and flight instructors engaged in the instruction of both student certificated pilots. It introduces the future pilot to the realm of flight and provides information and guidance in the performance of procedures and maneuvers required for pilot certification.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to Flight Training
Chapter 2: Ground Operations
Chapter 3: Basic Flight Maneuvers
Chapter 4: Maintaining Aircraft Control: Upset Prevention and Recovery Training
Chapter 5: Takeoffs and Departure Climbs
Chapter 6: Ground Reference Maneuvers
Chapter 7: Airport Traffic Patterns
Chapter 8: Approaches and Landings
Chapter 9: Performance Maneuvers
Chapter 10: Night Operations
Chapter 11: Transition to Complex Airplanes
Chapter 12: Transition to Multiengine Airplanes
Chapter 13: Transition to Tailwheel Airplanes
Chapter 14: Transition to Turbopropeller-Powered Airplanes
Chapter 15: Transition to Jet-Powered Airplanes
Chapter 16: Transition to Light Sport Airplanes (LSA)
Chapter 17: Emergency Procedures

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