Airplane Flying Handbook

Description

This is the FAA Airplane Flying Handbook FAA-H-8083-3C. This handbook supersedes FAA-H-8083-3B, Airplane Flying Handbook, dated 2016. Originally released in 2021. Includes the October 2025 Addendum. Printed in Color. Full size: 8.5 x 11 inches. The Airplane Flying Handbook is the official FAA source for learning to fly and for many of the test questions in the FAA Knowledge Exams for pilots. The Airplane Flying Handbook provides basic knowledge that is essential for all pilots. It provides information on the transition to other airplanes and the operation of various airplane systems. This handbook is developed to assist student pilots in 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 provides information and guidance in the performance of procedures and maneuvers required for pilot certification. Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Introduction to Flight Training Chapter 2: Ground Operations Chapter 3: Basic Flight Maneuvers Chapter 4: Energy Management: Mastering Altitude and Airspeed Control Chapter 5: Maintaining Aircraft Control: Upset Prevention and Recovery Training Chapter 6: Takeoffs and Departure Climbs Chapter 7: Ground Reference Maneuvers Chapter 8: Airport Traffic Patterns Chapter 9: Approaches and Landings Chapter 10: Performance Maneuvers Chapter 11: Night Operations Chapter 12: Transition to Complex Airplanes Chapter 13: Transition to Multiengine Airplanes Chapter 14: Transition to Tailwheel Airplanes Chapter 15: Transition to Turbopropeller-Powered Airplanes Chapter 16: Transition to Jet-Powered Airplanes Chapter 17: Transition to Light Sport Airplanes (LSA) Chapter 18: Emergency Procedures