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Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge

Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, FAA-H-8083-25C (Full Version)

  • Front Matter (PDF, 753.5 KB)
  • Table of Contents (PDF, 373.6 KB)
  • Chapter 1: Introduction to Flying (PDF, 22 MB)
  • Chapter 2: Aeronautical Decision-Making (PDF, 18 MB)
  • Chapter 3: Aircraft Construction (PDF, 16 MB)
  • Chapter 4: Principles of Flight (PDF, 6.4 MB)
  • Chapter 5: Aerodynamics of Flight (PDF, 20.3 MB)
  • Chapter 6: Flight Controls (PDF, 11.7 MB)
  • Chapter 7: Aircraft Systems (PDF, 17.4 MB)
  • Chapter 8: Flight Instruments (PDF, 13 MB)
  • Chapter 9: Flight Manuals and Other Documents (PDF, 10.8 MB)
  • Chapter 10: Weight and Balance (PDF, 5.1 MB)
  • Chapter 11: Aircraft Performance (PDF, 14.3 MB)
  • Chapter 12: Weather Theory (PDF, 12.8 MB)
  • Chapter 13: Aviation Weather Services (PDF, 13 MB)
  • Chapter 14: Airport Operations (PDF, 33.1 MB)
  • Chapter 15: Airspace (PDF, 12.7 MB)
  • Chapter 16: Navigation (PDF, 36 MB)
  • Chapter 17: Aeromedical Factors (PDF, 32 MB)
  • Appendices (PDF, 1.5 MB)
  • Glossary (PDF, 614.3 KB)
  • Index (PDF, 283 KB)

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Last updated: Friday, November 3, 2023

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