Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge: FAA-H-8083-25A (FAA Handbooks)

Invaluable resource for the student pilot. Sure you can download for free, but this book is one that the student pilot will want to have in hard copy. Color charts and diagrams are invaluable. I just got my sport pilot's license. As well as being a great resource, this book helped me prepare for the knowledge exam, and the oral. I also got a hard copy of the 2016 FAR/AIM. Most other resources were adequate in digital format.

I've been a pilot now for over 10 years and thousands of flight hours, but still have to take a look at the basics from time to time. This is a great book to show student pilots and beginners interested in flight about the fundamentals.

Great information, easy to understand. It seems that a resource devoted to something as exacting as aviation would have better proofing and fewer typos. That aside, it is well organized and follows a logical flow.

This is one of those texts that you definately need to have in hard copy form. An ebook version just won't do but it's good to have it in your electronic flight bag as well. Since it is filled with tables and lots of graphics it is much easier to use this foundational reference in hardcopy form. It is a large text that is also best viewed in color so if you are considering just printing it in black and white the odds are that won't suffice. Well worth the few bucks to have it and definately worth the price.

Great information. I bought the series to gain more knowledge about planes. This book is geared to future mechanics and goes into much detail. I enjoyed learning of the little details that go into pane design. Good series of books!

What a great book, it is hard to believe that it is a government publication! As a CFI I use this as the core curriculum for my students, they can download it free from the FAA or get this hard copy very reasonably.

Well written, practical, and a good aid in learning to fly. I like the way the information is presented; it takes the reader from the general to the specific and provides enough theory for understanding without being too technical. I am a better student pilot now.

Whatever you think of the content or writing style, every pilot should have a copy of this book. Most of the flight instructors I know recommend it, and if nothing else, it's referenced in numerous other FAA publications, including the Practical Test Standards. It's so popular, you can even mention the "PHAK" and most pilots would know what you're talking about. The problem is in knowing *which* copy of the book you want. If you're okay reading electronically, then keep in mind that the most current version of this book is available at the FAA web site. As I write this, the 2016 version is online - well ahead of what most of the printed versions are shipping (it has a different cover). Plus, you can download the FAA version free anytime you like, and if you prefer, you can even read it in Kindle (or any other PDF viewer). I suppose if you're a masochist, you could even print the PDF. If you don't like the idea of electronic books, then the challenge is mostly about how to get an up-to-date printed version. Unfortunately, I ordered a printed copy and received the 2008 version, and the most current version I've seen in many online stores is the 2013 version. I don't know what they're actually shipping, but Sporty's web site also shows the 2008 version. As other reviewers point out, certain older versions are full of errors, so be careful. Point is, if the FAA thought it worth spending taxpayer dollars to create a 2016 update, I think that's the version I want to be reading. Otherwise, no arguments about the content or the layout of the book...just be sure you're not getting something with outdated information.

FAA an excellent book really well done. the illustrations are clear and comprehensive. very fast shipping and very good price

Mir gefällt die anschauliche Darstellung der beim Fliegen mit verschiedenen Luftfahrzeugen auftretende Probleme. Außerdem habe ich durch die Übersetzung des Buches die Möglichkeit mein Fachenglisch aufzufrischen. Das Buch ist sehr schön illustriert, so dass man viele Fragen allein anhand der Bilder und Grafiken beantwortet bekommt. Neben der Technik der Luftfahrzeuge, die Darstellung der verschiedenen Funktionen und des Umfeldes des Flugwesen wie Navigation , Kommunikation, Instrumentenkunde und ... und ...und wird auch die Organisation am Airport, Wetterkunde u.a. ausführlich erläutert.

Very good book and just what my son needed.

good

Nice