Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
Preface
Acknowledgements
Table of Contents
Chapter 1, Introduction To Flying
Chapter 2, Aircraft Structure
Chapter 3, Principles of Flight
Chapter 4, Aerodynamics of Flight
Chapter 5,
Flight Controls
Chapter 6,
Aircraft Systems
Chapter 7,
Flight Instruments
Chapter 8, Flight Manuals and Other Documents
Chapter 9,
Weight and Balance
Chapter 10, Aircraft Performance
Chapter 11, Weather Theory
Chapter 12,
Aviation Weather Services
Chapter 13,
Airport Operation
Chapter 14,
Airspace
Chapter 15, Navigation
Chapter 16, Aeromedical Factors
Chapter 17, Aeronautical Decision Making
Appendix
Glossary
Index |
Preface ...................................................................iii
Acknowledgments ..................................................v
Table of Contents .................................................vii
Chapter 1
Introduction To Flying .........................................1-1
Introduction ....................................................................1-1
History of Flight .............................................................1-2
History of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 1-3
Transcontinental Air Mail Route ................................1-4
Federal Certification of Pilots and Mechanics ...........1-4
The Civil Aeronautics Act of 1938 ............................1-5
The Federal Aviation Act of 1958 ..............................1-6
Department of Transportation (DOT) ........................1-6
Air Traffic Control (ATC) Automation ......................1-6
The Professional Air Traffic Controllers
Organization (PATCO) Strike ....................................1-7
The Airline Deregulation Act of 1978 .......................1-7
Role of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) .....1-7
The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) ....................1-7
Primary Locations of the FAA ...................................1-8
Field Offices ............................................................1-8
Aviation Safety Inspector (ASI) ................................1-9
FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) ................................1-9
Obtaining Assistance from the FAA ..........................1-9
FAA Reference Material ............................................1-9
Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) ...............1-9
Handbooks ............................................................1-10
Advisory Circulars (ACs) .....................................1-10
Flight Publications ................................................1-11
Pilot and Aeronautical Information .........................1-11
Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) ............................1-11
Safety Program Airmen Notification
System (SPANS) ..................................................1-12
Aircraft Types and Categories .....................................1-12
Ultralight Vehicles ...................................................1-12
Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) Category .......................1-12 |
Pilot Certifications .......................................................1-13
Sport Pilot .................................................................1-14
Recreational Pilot .....................................................1-14
Private Pilot ..............................................................1-14
Commercial Pilot ......................................................1-14
Airline Transport Pilot .............................................1-15
Selecting a Flight School ............................................1-15
How To Find a Reputable Flight Program ...............1-15
How To Choose a Certificated Flight Instructor
(CFI) .........................................................................1-16
The Student Pilot ........................................................1-16
Basic Requirements ..................................................1-16
Medical Certification Requirements .....................1-17
Becoming a Pilot ..........................................................1-17
Knowledge and Skill Examinations .............................1-18
Knowledge Examination ..........................................1-18
When To Take the Examination ...........................1-18
Where To Take the Examination ..........................1-18
Practical Examination ..............................................1-18
When To Take the Practical Exam .......................1-19
Who Administers the Practical Examination? ......1-20
Role of the Certificated Flight Instructor .................1-20
Role of the Designated Pilot Examiner ...................1-20
Chapter Summary .....................................................1-21
Chapter 2
Aircraft Structure .................................................2-1
Introduction ....................................................................2-1
Lift and Basic Aerodynamics .........................................2-2
Major Components .........................................................2-3
Fuselage ......................................................................2-3
Wings .........................................................................2-3
Empennage .................................................................2-5
Landing Gear ..............................................................2-6
The Power plant ..........................................................2-6
Subcomponents ..............................................................2-7
Types of Aircraft Construction ......................................2-7
Truss Structure ...........................................................2-7
Semimonocoque .........................................................2-8 |
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