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All Flight Training
- Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
- Airplane Flying Handbook
- Weight and Balance Handbook
- Aviation Weather Handbook
- Risk Management Handbook
- Aeronautical Chart Users’ Guide
- Non-Towered Airport Flight Operations
- 2024 FAR/AIM
- Radio Communications Phraseology and Techniques
- Alternative Pilot Physical Examination and Education Requirements (BasicMed)
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Private Pilot Certificate
- Private Pilot ‒ Airplane Airman Certification Standards (ACS)
- Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement (Sport, Recreational, Remote, and Private Pilot)
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Instrument Rating
- Instrument Flying Handbook
- Instrument Rating ‒ Airplane Airman Certification Standards (ACS)
- Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement (Instrument Rating)
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Commercial Pilot Certificate
- Commercial Pilot ‒ Airplane Airman Certification Standards (ACS)
- Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement (Commercial Pilot)
Here’s everything you need for your private pilot, instrument, and commercial training!
We’ve included links to the PDF versions from the FAA’s website and paper versions available on Amazon.
All Flight Training
Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
(FAA-H-8083-25C)
The Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge provides the basic knowledge required for all pilot levels. It covers topics such as principles of flight, aircraft systems, navigation, and regulations.
The 2023 version is almost a 100% copy of the 2016 version. If you own the old version, you do not need to buy the new one.
Airplane Flying Handbook
(FAA-H-8083-3C)
The Airplane Flying Handbook is a fundamental “how-to” guide for learning to fly airplanes. The FAA developed this handbook to assist student pilots. It can also help licensed pilots improve their flying proficiency and knowledge.
Weight and Balance Handbook
(FAA-H-8083-1B)
The Weight and Balance Handbook is a guide for managing aircraft weight and balance. It’s essential reading for pilots, aircraft owners, and maintenance staff.
Aviation Weather Handbook
(FAA-H-8083-28)
The Aviation Weather Handbook helps pilots better understand weather. It covers weather theory, charts, and how weather affects flying. It’s a key resource for learning to plan flights in different weather conditions. It consolidates and replaces AC-00-6, AC-00-24, AC-00-30, AC-00-45, AC-00-54, and AC-00-57.
Risk Management Handbook
(FAA-H-8083-2A)
The Risk Management Handbook helps pilots recognize and manage risk. It covers topics like human factors, decision-making processes, and identifying hazards and threats. Use this guide to learn how to become a safer pilot.
Aeronautical Chart Users’ Guide
The Aeronautical Chart User’s Guide is an introduction and reference guide for aeronautical charts. It covers topics such as symbols, airspace, and navigation aids for both VFR and IFR charts. Keep this guide handy to decode unfamiliar chart symbols and features.
Non-Towered Airport Flight Operations
(AC 90-66C)
This document is a collection of best practices when flying at non-towered airports. It covers procedures for communication, traffic pattern operations, and collision avoidance.
2024 FAR/AIM
The Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) cover the rules that govern U.S. aviation. The Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) is the FAA’s official guide to aircraft operations and ATC procedures. The FAA FAR/AIM book compiles the AIM and the most essential parts of the FARs into one comprehensive reference.
Radio Communications Phraseology and Techniques
(P-8740-47)
This short guide helps pilots communicate clearly with ATC. It offers guidance on topics like radio techniques, ATC procedures, and radio emergencies.
Alternative Pilot Physical Examination and Education Requirements (BasicMed)
(AC 68-1)
This document covers how pilots can use BasicMed. BasicMed allows pilots to fly small aircraft without holding a current medical certificate. This guide explains the required medical education course, medical requirements, and aircraft and operating restrictions.
Private Pilot Certificate
Private Pilot ‒ Airplane Airman Certification Standards (ACS)
(FAA-S-ACS-6B)
The Private Pilot ACS is your go-to resource for the private pilot practical test. It covers the aeronautical knowledge, risk management, and flight proficiency standards for the private pilot certification in the airplane category.
Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement (Sport, Recreational, Remote, and Private Pilot)
(FAA-CT-8080-2H)
This supplement contains the charts, graphics, diagrams, and tables you’ll use during your private pilot knowledge test. Becoming comfortable with this supplement before you take the test is a great idea, and you can use it for practice exams.
Instrument Rating
Instrument Flying Handbook
(FAA-H-8083-15B)
The Instrument Flying Handbook is a comprehensive guide to help pilots prepare for their instrument rating test. It covers topics like instrument navigation, instrument flight techniques, airspace, and weather interpretation.
Instrument Rating ‒ Airplane Airman Certification Standards (ACS)
(FAA-S-ACS-8B)
The Instrument Rating ACS is your go-to resource for the instrument rating test. It covers the aeronautical knowledge, risk management, and flight proficiency standards for the instrument rating in the airplane category.
Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement (Instrument Rating)
(FAA-CT-8080-3F)
This supplement contains the charts, graphics, diagrams, and tables you’ll use during your instrument rating knowledge test. Becoming comfortable with this supplement before you take the test is a great idea, and you can use it for practice exams.
Commercial Pilot Certificate
Commercial Pilot ‒ Airplane Airman Certification Standards (ACS)
(FAA-S-ACS-7A)
The Commercial Pilot ACS is your go-to resource for the commercial pilot test. It covers the aeronautical knowledge, risk management, and flight proficiency standards for commercial pilot certification in the airplane category.
Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement (Commercial Pilot)
(FAA-CT-8080-1E)
This supplement contains the charts, graphics, diagrams, and tables you’ll use during your commercial pilot knowledge test. Becoming comfortable with this supplement before you take the test is a great idea, and you can use it for practice exams.
