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8083-25A
This official FAA handbook has been required reading for more than 30 years. Providing basic knowledge essential for all pilots—from beginning student pilots to those pursuing more advanced pilot certificates—this book introduces pilots to the broad spectrum of knowledge needed as they progress through pilot training. Studying this book, pilots gain the required knowledge to earn a certificate and understand aerodynamic theory associated with airplane flight.
The book begins with a basic introduction to flying, including the history of flight, the role of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), criteria for earning the various pilot certificates, how to select a flight school and instructor, and the tests associated with earning a pilot certificate. Subjects covered include aircraft structure, principles and aerodynamics of flight, flight controls, aircraft systems, flight instruments, flight manuals and documents, weight and balance, aircraft performance, weather theory, aviation weather services, airport operations, airspace, navigation, aeromedical factors, and aeronautical decision-making. Approx. 470 pages, paperback
8083-25A
This official FAA handbook has been required reading for more than 30 years. Providing basic knowledge essential for all pilots—from beginning student pilots to those pursuing more advanced pilot certificates—this book introduces pilots to the broad spectrum of knowledge needed as they progress through pilot training. Studying this book, pilots gain the required knowledge to earn a certificate and understand aerodynamic theory associated with airplane flight.
The book begins with a basic introduction to flying, including the history of flight, the role of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), criteria for earning the various pilot certificates, how to select a flight school and instructor, and the tests associated with earning a pilot certificate. Subjects covered include aircraft structure, principles and aerodynamics of flight, flight controls, aircraft systems, flight instruments, flight manuals and documents, weight and balance, aircraft performance, weather theory, aviation weather services, airport operations, airspace, navigation, aeromedical factors, and aeronautical decision-making. Approx. 470 pages, paperback
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Date - 1-8-2010
Pilot Rating - Student
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Date - 8-26-2009
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Date - 8-19-2009
Pilot Rating - Student
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Recommended Yes
Pros
Easy to read.
Cons
Areodynamics chapter was a bit long
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A great book. Lots of information to help understand why an aircraft flies and why it acts the way it acts.
Date - 7-2-2009
Pilot Rating - Student
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Recommended Yes
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text used in my flight training
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should be standard in sporty's complete kits...had to pay extra
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Date - 6-13-2009
Pilot Rating - Student
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Date - 5-13-2009
Pilot Rating - Student
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Recommended Yes
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An absolute MUST-HAVE for the student pilot.
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Date - 3-26-2009
Pilot Rating - Student
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Recommended Yes
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A wealth of aircraft and flying information that all pilots will need to know to pass the written and practrical tests.
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Date - 3-12-2009
Pilot Rating - Student
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Recommended Yes
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The FAA's book is beneficial since it is the "official" source of the information you'll need to know.
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Found text to be very dry, as expected from a gov't publication! I would recommend "The Student's Flight Manual" by Kershner as better reading. This book is almost too thorough on some subjects, where Kershner tells you all you need to know, plus additional tidbits with practical use.
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Good book to have on the shelf as a reference, but not so great if studying is supposed to be enjoyable...which I think it should be if it's a subject that interests you!
Date - 2-4-2009
Pilot Rating - Student
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Recommended Yes
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it has everything you need to know
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Very dry because its published by the FAA. its like reading sandpaper
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Date - 1-22-2009
Pilot Rating - Private
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Recommended Yes
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This is the 2008 version of the PHAK, not available from the FAA printers yet. I was going to print out the PDF available from the FAA's website, but it costs less to get it from Sporty's. It's full color and printed well, and there's no substitute for having the book in front of you. I wish I had bought this when I first started learning to fly.
It covers almost everything about everything. Lots of stuff you don't need for a private pilot license, but lots of info that Cleared for Landing didn't include that was on the test. I'd recommend this for anyone learning to fly.
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Date - 12-30-2008
Rating - Student
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GREAT
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Date - 12-28-2008
Rating - Student
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Date - 12-26-2008
Rating - Student
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Date - 12-24-2008
Rating - Student
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Recommended Yes
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If you are a student and have not done your knowledge test you need this book. Sporty's test software references this book. should be in Sporty's training kits. Good basics for all subjects.
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Date - 11-17-2008
Rating - Student
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Date - 8-21-2008
Rating - Student
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Date - 8-14-2008
Rating - Private
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Recommended Yes
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I think it's a basic book every pilot, new or old should have. It's good to review the basics some of which may have been forgotten.
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Date - 8-7-2008
Rating - Student
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Recommended Yes
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It has all the information I was looking for..
Cons
The chapters are in a different order then the other books I have read online..
General Comments
Its exactly what I was looking for..
Date - 8-6-2008
Rating - Student
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Recommended Yes
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Fantastic book for me as a newbie to avaition. Covers much more than I could have imagined. Very helpful for understanding the aircraft and all aspects of flying
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Sometimes concepts are hard to follow (ie Bernoulli's principle). I am a college grad w/a science degree so I've had this in physics, but I didn't follow the write up very well in the book (could be I've not seen it in 25 years too). Some charts are difficult to understand.
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All in all I would recommend this book to anyone interested in flying. This book with my instructors insight has been a fantastic learning tool.
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