Bibliograph

Pilot's handbook of aeronautical knowledge, 2016, U.S. Department of Transporation Federal Aviation Administration Flight Standards Service

Type

Label

Pilot's handbook of aeronautical knowledge, 2016, U.S. Department of Transporation Federal Aviation Administration Flight Standards Service

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Pilot's handbook of aeronautical knowledge

Nature of contents

handbooks

Oclc number

995263549

Responsibility statement

U.S. Department of Transporation Federal Aviation Administration Flight Standards Service

Sub title

2016

Summary

Provides aeronautical information for beginning and seasoned pilots, sharing the regulations and policies of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), updated procedures, and information on pilot training and certification, and covering aircraft structure, the principles of aerodynamics, flight controls, flight instruments, and related topics

Table Of Contents

Introduction to flying -- 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 -- Aeromedical factors

Target audience

adult

Classification