Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)'s Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge has been a must-have for pilots for more than 30 years. This publication is required reading before any student takes flight training and provides the basic knowledge essential for all pilots, from beginning students through to the most advanced certificates. It explains topics such as aerodynamics, weather, air traffic control communications and procedures, human factors in aviation, navigation and flight planning, aircraft performance, fuels and more. The FAA's official Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge is also a great resource for more experienced pilots looking for a refresher on topics such as weight and balance calculations or operations at towered airports. The current edition—the 77th since its first publication in 1963—is in its 22nd printing.