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eBook Description

ebook Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge for LSA Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge is the FAA Handbook with additional information for Light-Sport Airctaft. Paul Hamilton provides navigation for the ebook, comments about the information, additional information, links to additionl information on the web and provides a comprehansive guide of what to study and what not to study. This is for all sport/private pilots flying light-sport airplnes, weight-shift control trikes, and powered parachutes. This is an aid for ground school and pilots staying current in LSA. After you purchse the ebook, the conformation page provides two downloads, a video and the ebook download. The video is the top file and the ebook is below. Typically you would watch the 6 minute video first. It goes over the details on how to download the ebook and use it. The ebook file name is below the video and has the name ebook-80MB_LSA_PHAK.zip which is a big file and take a while to download depending on your internet speed. The file must be un-ziped before use after it is downloaded.

Book Description

Includes principles of flight, airplanes and engines, performance, weather, navigation, and more.

This official FAA handbook has been required reading for more than 30 years. Providing basic knowledge essential for all pilots—from beginning student pilots to those pursuing more advanced pilot certificates—this book introduces pilots to the broad spectrum of knowledge needed as they progress through pilot training. Studying this book, pilots gain the required knowledge to earn a certificate and understand aerodynamic theory associated with airplane flight.

The book begins with a basic introduction to flying, including the history of flight, the role of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), criteria for earning the various pilot certificates, how to select a flight school and instructor, and the tests associated with earning a pilot certificate. Subjects covered include aircraft structure, principles and aerodynamics of flight, flight controls, aircraft systems, flight instruments, flight manuals and documents, weight and balance, aircraft performance, weather theory, aviation weather services, airport operations, airspace, navigation, aeromedical factors, and aeronautical decision-making.

This 2008 edition reflects the latest aviation industry procedures, equipment, techniques and regulations. It is a key reference for all the information necessary to operate an aircraft and for passing the FAA Knowledge Exam and Practical Test (checkride). Newly illustrated with hundreds of full-color drawings and photographs! Softcover, 8.25"x10.75", 470 pages.

Author FAA
ISBN 978-1-56027-750-7
Edition Effective 2008