Airplane Flying Handbook by Federal Aviation Administration

Airplane Flying Handbook

FAA-H-8083-3C (2026)

Federal Aviation Administration

Skyhorse · Print & ebook · April 26, 2022

THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO AIRPLANE FLYING, DEVELOPED BY FAA EXPERTS FOR USE IN 2026 AND BEYOND This full-color handbook, released by the Federal Aviation Administration in 2021, supersedes the previous edition FAA-H-8083-3B, dated 2016.

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Who it’s for
Aspiring pilots seeking comprehensive flight training guidance
Themes
aviation training, flight maneuvers, pilot education
Pacing
Steady

About this book

THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO AIRPLANE FLYING, DEVELOPED BY FAA EXPERTS FOR USE IN 2026 AND BEYOND This full-color handbook, released by the Federal Aviation Administration in 2021, supersedes the previous edition FAA-H-8083-3B, dated 2016.

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The Federal Aviation Administration’s official publication, Airplane Flying Handbook provides pilots, student pilots, aviation instructors, and aviation specialists with information on every topic needed to qualify for and excel in the field of aviation. Topics covered include: - 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 - Transitions to Complex, Light-Sport, Multiengine, Tailwheel, and Turbopropeller- and Jet-Powered Airplanes - Emergency Procedures Updated in 2021 with the most current information, including an all-new chapter on energy management, the Airplane Flying Handbook is a great study guide for current pilots and for potential pilots who are interested in applying for their first license. With full-color illustrations, photos, and diagrams detailing every chapter, this is a one-of-a-kind resource for pilots and would-be pilots. It is also the perfect addition to any aircraft or aeronautical enthusiast's library.

Who it’s for

  • Aspiring pilots seeking comprehensive flight training guidance
  • Aviation enthusiasts interested in detailed airplane operation techniques

Where it sits

Pilot Training100%
Aeronautics & Astronautics46%
Vocational Training Guides41%

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Authors
Federal Aviation Administration
Publisher
Skyhorse
Published
April 26, 2022
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
aviation training · flight maneuvers · pilot education
Reading lane
Teaching Science & Tech