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#	Book Title	Description
1	Advanced Avionics Handbook	Introduces glass cockpit operations and advanced avionics systems for modern aircraft.
2	Aerodynamics for Navy Aviators	In-depth explanation of aerodynamic principles tailored for military and advanced civilian pilots.
3	Aeronautical Chart Users Guide	Teaches how to interpret FAA visual and IFR aeronautical charts.
4	Aeronautical Information Manual	Essential reference for aviation procedures, airspace, and communication standards in U.S. airspace.
5	Aircraft Weight and Balance Handbook	Explains how to calculate and maintain proper aircraft loading and balance.
6	Airplane Flying Handbook	Official FAA guide to airplane flight maneuvers, takeoffs, landings, and emergency procedures.
7	Airship Aerodynamics Technical Manual	Detailed guide to the aerodynamic properties and flight behavior of airships.
8	Airship Pilot Manual	Training handbook for airship operations, controls, flight techniques, and regulations.
9	Aviation Emissions and Air Quality Handbook	Discusses aircraft environmental impact and FAA policies on emissions.
10	Aviation Instructor's Handbook	Covers learning theory, instructor responsibilities, and effective flight training techniques.
11	Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook Airframe	Explains airframe structures, systems, and maintenance techniques.
12	Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook General	Core knowledge for aircraft maintenance students, including tools and safety.
13	Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook Powerplant Volume 1	Focuses on aircraft engines, systems, and inspection procedures.
14	Aviation Weather Handbook - FAA-H-8083-28	Comprehensive guide to aviation weather theory, observation, and forecasting.
15	Balloon Flying Handbook	Covers hot air balloon flight, including launch, navigation, and emergency procedures.
16	Banner Tow Operations	FAA guidelines for safe and legal banner towing operations by aircraft.
17	Flight Navigator Handbook	Training manual for long-range navigation and position plotting in complex airspace.
18	Glider Flying Handbook	Describes principles of glider flight, launching methods, and soaring techniques.
19	Helicopter Flying Handbook	Essential knowledge for student helicopter pilots, including flight controls, aerodynamics, and
20	Helicopter Instructor's Handbook	Instructional techniques and safety practices for certified helicopter flight instructors.
21	Instrument Flying Handbook	Teaches how to fly using instruments in low visibility conditions and under instrument flight rules.
22	Instrument Procedures Handbook	Detailed guidance on instrument approach procedures, charts, and navigation techniques.
23	MC-4 Ram Air Free-fall Personnel Parachute System Technical Manual	Military manual on MC-4 parachute systems for personnel drop.
24	Parachute Rigger Handbook	Details the packing, maintenance, and certification process for parachute riggers.
25	Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge	Comprehensive resource for pilots covering weather, navigation, principles of flight, and regulations.
26	Plane Sense General Aviation Information	Introductory guide to aircraft ownership, maintenance, and FAA regulations for general aviation.
27	Powered Parachute Flying Handbook	Covers flight principles, operations, and regulations specific to powered parachute aircraft.
28	Remote Pilot Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Study Guide (FAA-G-8082-22)	Prepares drone pilots for FAA remote pilot
29	Risk Management Handbook	Helps pilots identify and manage risk throughout flight operations.
30	Rotorcraft Flying Handbook For Gyroplane Only	Covers fundamentals of gyroplane aerodynamics and flight training.
31	Seaplane Skiplane and Float-Ski Equipped Helicopter Operations Handbook	Focuses on water and snow operations for seaplanes and helicopters.
32	Student Pilot Guide	Covers the basics of becoming a student pilot, including medical requirements, flight training steps, and FAA certification.
33	Tips on Mountain Flying	Practical advice and safety considerations for operating aircraft in mountainous terrain.
34	Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook	Flight training resource for trike-style aircraft using weight-shift controls.

Book Title

Description

Advanced Avionics Handbook

Introduces glass cockpit operations and advanced avionics systems for modern aircraft.

Aerodynamics for Navy Aviators

In-depth explanation of aerodynamic principles tailored for military and advanced civilian pilots.

Aeronautical Chart Users Guide

Teaches how to interpret FAA visual and IFR aeronautical charts.

Aeronautical Information Manual

Essential reference for aviation procedures, airspace, and communication standards in U.S. airspace.

Aircraft Weight and Balance Handbook

Explains how to calculate and maintain proper aircraft loading and balance.

Airplane Flying Handbook

Official FAA guide to airplane flight maneuvers, takeoffs, landings, and emergency procedures.

Airship Aerodynamics Technical Manual

Detailed guide to the aerodynamic properties and flight behavior of airships.

Airship Pilot Manual

Training handbook for airship operations, controls, flight techniques, and regulations.

Aviation Emissions and Air Quality Handbook

Discusses aircraft environmental impact and FAA policies on emissions.

Aviation Instructor's Handbook

Covers learning theory, instructor responsibilities, and effective flight training techniques.

Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook Airframe

Explains airframe structures, systems, and maintenance techniques.

Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook General

Core knowledge for aircraft maintenance students, including tools and safety.

Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook Powerplant Volume 1

Focuses on aircraft engines, systems, and inspection procedures.

Aviation Weather Handbook - FAA-H-8083-28

Comprehensive guide to aviation weather theory, observation, and forecasting.

Balloon Flying Handbook

Covers hot air balloon flight, including launch, navigation, and emergency procedures.

Banner Tow Operations

FAA guidelines for safe and legal banner towing operations by aircraft.

Flight Navigator Handbook

Training manual for long-range navigation and position plotting in complex airspace.

Glider Flying Handbook

Describes principles of glider flight, launching methods, and soaring techniques.

Helicopter Flying Handbook

Essential knowledge for student helicopter pilots, including flight controls, aerodynamics, and

Helicopter Instructor's Handbook

Instructional techniques and safety practices for certified helicopter flight instructors.

Instrument Flying Handbook

Teaches how to fly using instruments in low visibility conditions and under instrument flight rules.

Instrument Procedures Handbook

Detailed guidance on instrument approach procedures, charts, and navigation techniques.

MC-4 Ram Air Free-fall Personnel Parachute System Technical Manual

Military manual on MC-4 parachute systems for personnel drop.

Parachute Rigger Handbook

Details the packing, maintenance, and certification process for parachute riggers.

Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge

Comprehensive resource for pilots covering weather, navigation, principles of flight, and regulations.

Plane Sense General Aviation Information

Introductory guide to aircraft ownership, maintenance, and FAA regulations for general aviation.

Powered Parachute Flying Handbook

Covers flight principles, operations, and regulations specific to powered parachute aircraft.

Remote Pilot Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Study Guide (FAA-G-8082-22)

Prepares drone pilots for FAA remote pilot

Risk Management Handbook

Helps pilots identify and manage risk throughout flight operations.

Rotorcraft Flying Handbook For Gyroplane Only

Covers fundamentals of gyroplane aerodynamics and flight training.

Seaplane Skiplane and Float-Ski Equipped Helicopter Operations Handbook

Focuses on water and snow operations for seaplanes and helicopters.

Student Pilot Guide

Covers the basics of becoming a student pilot, including medical requirements, flight training steps, and FAA certification.

Tips on Mountain Flying

Practical advice and safety considerations for operating aircraft in mountainous terrain.

Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook

Flight training resource for trike-style aircraft using weight-shift controls.

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