Sporty’s Airplane Flying Handbook and Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge Combo (softcover)

Master flying skills and aviation knowledge with trusted FAA guidance covering maneuvers, aircraft systems, weather, navigation, decision-making, and more. 

Airplane Flying Handbook
FAA-H-8083-3C - updated 2021
The Airplane Flying Handbook provides basic knowledge that is essential for pilots. This handbook introduces basic pilot skills and knowledge for piloting airplanes. It provides information on the transition to other airplanes and the operation of various airplane systems. It is developed by the Flight Standards Service, Airman Testing Standards Branch, in cooperation with various aviation educators and industry. This handbook is developed to assist student pilots learning to fly airplanes. It is also beneficial to pilots who wish to improve their flying proficiency and aeronautical knowledge, those pilots preparing for additional certificates or ratings, and flight instructors engaged in the instruction of both student and certificated pilots. It introduces the future pilot to the realm of flight and provided information and guidance on the performance of procedures and maneuvers required for pilot certification.

Topics covered:

• Introduction to Flight Training
• Ground Operations
• Basic Flight Maneuvers
• Energy Management: Mastering Altitude and Airspeed Control
• Maintaining Aircraft Control: Upset Prevention and Recovery Training
• Takeoffs and Departure Climbs
• Ground Reference Maneuvers
• Airport Traffic Patterns
• Approaches and Landings
• Performance Maneuvers
• Night Operations
• Transition of Complex Airplanes
• Transition to Multiengine Airplanes
• Transition to Tailwheel Airplanes
• Transition to Jet-Powered Airplanes
• Transition to Turbopropeller-Powered Airplanes
• Transition to Light Sport Airplanes (LSA)
• Emergency Procedures

Free quick reference tabs included with purchase of AFH Book—only at Sporty's! 

• 20 numbered chapter tabs for instant navigation 
• 10 blank tabs for personalized organization 
• Easy-to-use tab positioning guide 
• Quickly find maneuvers, procedures, and key topics 
• Spend less time flipping pages and more time flying 
• Stay organized during lessons, checkrides, and written exam prep 
• Reduce study frustration and boost confidence before your next flight
• Tabs are NOT pre-tabbed. 

Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
FAA-H-8083-25C Updated 2023
The Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge provides basic knowledge that is essential for pilots. This handbook introduces pilots to the broad spectrum of knowledge that will be needed as they progress in their pilot training. Except for the Code of Federal Regulations pertinent to civil aviation, most of the knowledge areas applicable to pilot certification are presented. This handbook is useful to beginning pilots, as well as those pursuing more advanced pilot certificates.

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to Flying
• Aeronautical Decision-Making
• Aircraft Construction
• Principles of Flight
• Aerodynamics of Flight
• Flight Controls
• Aircraft Systems
• Flight Instruments
• Flight Manuals and Others Documents
• Weight and Balance
• Aircraft Performance
• Weather Theory
• Aviation Weather Services
• Airport Operations
• Airspace
• Navigation
• Aeromedical Factors

Free quick reference tabs included with purchase of PHAK—only at Sporty's! 

• 22 numbered chapter tabs for quick navigation 
• 8 blank tabs for personalized organization 
• Easy-to-use tab positioning guide 
• Speeds up studying and lesson preparation 
• Reduces page flipping and saves valuable time 
• Helps organize information for checkrides and written exams 
• A simple upgrade that makes the FAA's most important pilot reference easier to use 
• Tabs are NOT pre-tabbed.