| Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge Contributor(s): Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) (Author) |
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ISBN: 1602397805 ISBN-13: 9781602397804 Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing OUR PRICE: $22.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2009 Annotation: An updated edition of the essential FAA resource for both beginner and expert pilots. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Nonfiction | Transportation - Aviation - Young Adult Nonfiction | Reference - Young Adult Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - General |
| Dewey: 629.132 |
| LCCN: 2009028674 |
| Physical Information: 0.73" H x 8.42" W x 11.1" (2.64 lbs) 368 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, created by the Federal Aviation Administration, is the official reference manual for pilots at all levels. An indispensable and invaluable encyclopedia, it deals with all aspects of aeronautical information. Chapters include: aircraft structure, principles of aerodynamics, flight controls, aircraft systems, and flight instruments. Flight manuals and documentation are also covered, as is specialized information on such matters as weight and balance, aircraft performance, weather, navigation, airport operations, aeromedical factors, and decision-making while flying. A detailed index and full glossary make this book easy to navigate and useful in quick reference situations. |
Contributor Bio(s): Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): - The Federal Aviation Administration is the national aviation authority of the United States. It regulates and oversees the aviation industry, pilot licensing, and airspace with the goal of providing "the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world." |