Airplane Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-3B ( full version )

The Airplane Flying Handbook provides basic knowledge that is essential for pilots. This handbook introduces basic pilot skills and knowledge that are essential for piloting airplanes. It provides information on 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.

Front Matter (PDF)
Table of Contents (PDF)
Chapter 1: Introduction to Flight Training (PDF)
Chapter 2: Ground Operations (PDF)
Chapter 3: Basic Flight Maneuvers (PDF)
Chapter 4: Maintaining Aircraft Control: Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (PDF)
Chapter 5: Takeoffs and Departure Climbs (PDF)
Chapter 6: Ground Reference Maneuvers (PDF)
Chapter 7: Airport Traffic Patterns (PDF)
Chapter 8: Approaches and Landings (PDF)
Chapter 9: Performance Maneuvers (PDF)
Chapter 10: Night Operations (PDF)
Chapter 11: Transition to Complex Airplanes (PDF)
Chapter 12: Transition to Multiengine Airplanes (PDF)
Chapter 13: Transition to Tailwheel Airplanes (PDF)
Chapter 14: Transition to Turbopropeller-Powered Airplanes (PDF)
Chapter 15: Transition to Jet-Powered Airplanes (PDF)
Chapter 16: Transition to Light Sport Airplanes (LSA) (PDF)
Chapter 17: Emergency Procedures (PDF)
Glossary (PDF)
Index (PDF)