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This Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aviation Mechanic—General, Airframe, and Powerplant Airman Certification Standards (ACS) document provides the knowledge, risk management, and skill standards required to earn an FAA airman certificate. This ACS also includes the ACS Companion Guide (FAA-G-ACS-1) as well as FAA references for each subject.
The ACS is the guide for students, instructors, and evaluators to understand what applicants must...
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This handbook, created by the Federal Aviation Administration, is the official reference manual for pilots at all levels. It deals with all aspects of aeronautical information: 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...
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A thrilling blend of adventure and science, the art of flying hot air balloons has never been easier to enjoy. In this newly revised edition of the Federal Aviation Administration's Balloon Flying Handbook, pilots of any skill level will find an easy-to-understand overview of balloon aeronautics along with pointers and tips for safety. With over 200 full-color illustrations and instrument data charts, this handy guide is more than just a textbook,...
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FAA-S-ACS-10B, Effective April 6, 2021
This Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Remote Pilot — Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Airman Certification Standards (ACS) document provides the aeronautical knowledge standards for remote pilot certification in the small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) category. This ACS incorporates and supersedes the previous Airman Certification Standards FAA-S-ACS-10A.
The ACS is the guide for students, instructors,...
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From the Federal Aviation Administration, Seaplane, Skiplane, and Float/Ski Equipped Helicopter Operations Handbook provides the most up-to-date, definitive information on piloting water-related aircraft. Along with full-color photographs and illustrations, detailed descriptions make complicated tasks easy-to-understand, while the index and glossary provide the perfect reference for finding any topic and solving any issue. The Federal Aviation Administration...
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Aviation Weather is a comprehensive resource for everything that pilots, students, and instructors need to know about navigating all types of weather safely. This book covers both visual (VMC) and instrument (IMC) meteorological conditions, and does so using detailed illustrations and diagrams. Subjects covered include the earth's atmosphere, temperatures, atmospheric pressure and altimetry, wind, moisture, precipitation, clouds, air masses and fronts,...
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The Aircraft Weight and Balance Handbook is the official U.S. government guidebook for pilots, flight crews, and airplane mechanics. Beginning with the basic principles of aircraft weight and balance control, this manual goes on to cover in exacting detail the procedures for weighing aircraft. It also offers a thorough discussion of the methods used to determine the location of an aircraft's empty weight and center of gravity (CG), including information...
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A critical reference tool for any aeronautical navigator, the ninth edition of the Aeronautical Chart User's Guide presents the most up-to-date information on charts adhering to Visual Flight Rule (VFR) and Instrument Flying Rule (IFR). Hundreds of color images throughout the book are paired with easy-to-understand explanations and definitions. This concise guide allows pilots and students to successfully pre-plan flight paths through any type of...
10) Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement for Sport Pilot, Recreational Pilot, Remote Pilot, and Privat
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THE DEFINITIVE TOOL FOR AIRMAN KNOWLEDGE EXAM STUDY IN 2023, DEVELOPED BY FAA EXPERTS
This testing supplement was designed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Flight Standards Service and intended for use by Airman Knowledge Testing (AKT) administrators in the following knowledge areas:
• Sport Pilot: Airplane (ASEL and ASES), Gyroplane, Glider, Airship (LTA), Balloon, Weight-Shift Control (WSCS and WSCL), and Powered Parachute (PPL and...
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The updated 11th edition of the Aeronautical Chart User's Guide by the FAA is a great reference for novice pilots and professionals alike. Printed in full color with detailed examples, this book provides all the information students and pilots need to know about all the symbols and information provided on US aeronautical charts and chart navigation publications. Readers will find information on VFR charts, aeronautical chart symbols, helicopter route...
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