Resources
FAA Resources
Below are links to important FAA books and resources.
- FAA Part 61 regulations outline the requirements for obtaining pilot certificates, flight instructor certificates, and ground instructor certificates, as well as the conditions, privileges, and limitations associated with them.
- General aviation pilots will find information regarding operations of private aircraft in Part 91 of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
- The Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) (formerly the Airman's Information Manual) is the respective nation's official guide to basic flight information and air traffic control procedures.
- This handbook is designed as a technical manual and provides basic knowledge and skills essential for piloting airplanes.
- This handbook is designed as a technical reference for all who operate in the National Airspace System (NAS). Pilots, dispatchers, and operators will find this handbook a valuable resource for flight planning and decision making.
- The Pilot's Handbook provides basic knowledge essential for pilots, introducing them to the broad spectrum of knowledge needed for training.
- Plane Sense introduces aircraft owners and operators, or prospective aircraft owners and operators, to basic information about the requirements involved in acquiring, owning, operating, and maintaining a private aircraft.
- This handbook is a tool designed to help recognize and manage risk.
- The Aircraft Weight and Balance Handbook has been prepared in recognition of the importance of weight and balance technology in conducting safe and efficient flight.
- The Private Pilot for Airplane Category Airman Certification Standards (ACS) communicates the aeronautical knowledge, risk management, and flight proficiency standards for private pilot certification in the airplane category, single-engine land and sea; and multiengine land and sea classes.
- The Commercial Pilot – Airplane Airman Certification Standards (ACS) communicates the aeronautical knowledge, risk management, and flight proficiency standards for the commercial rating in the airplane category, single-engine land and sea; and multiengine land and sea classes.
Non FAA Resources
Below are links to important non FAA resources.