Aviation Handbooks & Manuals

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Airman Testing Standards Branch publications are denoted by an asterisk (*).

Reference Handbooks
TitlePublication DateChange/Add. Date
Aerodynamics for Navy Aviators (PDF)Jan. 1965 
Aeromedical Safety Brochures  
Aeronautical Chart User’s GuideMar. 2018 
Aeronautical Information Manual  
Air Quality Handbook  

*Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3C)

FAA-H-8083-3C, Airplane Flying Handbook Addendum (PDF)

2021October 2025
Airship Pilot Manual (PDF)Sept. 1942 
Airship Aerodynamics Technical Manual (PDF)2/11/1941 
*Aviation Instructor's Handbook2020 
*FAA-H-8083-30B, Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook – General (PDF 91 MB)2023 
*FAA-H-8083-31B, Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook – Airframe (PDF 110 MB)2023 
*FAA-H-8083-32B, Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook – Powerplant (PDF 205 MB)2023 
*Balloon Flying Handbook2024 
Balloon Safety Tips: False Lift, Shear, and Rotors (PDF)  
Balloon Safety Tips: Powerlines & Thunderstorms (PDF)  
*Glider Flying Handbook2024 
*Helicopter Flying Handbook2019 
*Helicopter Instructor's Handbook (PDF)2012 
*Instrument Flying Handbook (PDF)2012 
*Instrument Flying Handbook Errata Sheet (PDF)12/21/201210/10/2014
*Instrument Flying Handbook Addendum (PDF)4/10/2015 
*Instrument Flying Handbook Addendum B (PDF)11/5/2019 
Aviation Weather Handbook04/02/2026 
Instrument Procedures HandbookSept. 2017 
MC-4 Ram Air Free-fall Personnel Parachute System Technical Manual (PDF)7/30/2003 

*Parachute Rigger Handbook (Change 1) (PDF)

*Powered Parachute Flying Handbook (PDF)

FAA-H-8083-29, Powered Parachute Flying Handbook Addendum (PDF)

Changed Pages for Replacement (PDF)

2015October 2025

*Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C)

FAA-H-8083-25C, Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge Addendum (PDF)

2023October 2025
*Plane Sense – General Aviation Information (PDF)2008 
Risk Management Brochures 02/27/2013
*Risk Management Handbook (FAA-H-8083-2A)2022 

*FAA-H-8083-21, Rotorcraft Flying Handbook (PDF, 16.1 MB)

Note: This handbook is to be used for gyroplane information only. Disregard any Helicopter information presented. For current Helicopter information refer to FAA-S-8083-21A, Helicopter Flying Handbook.

2000 
*Seaplane, Skiplane, and Float/Ski Equipped Helicopter Operations Handbook2004 
Tips on Mountain Flying (PDF)  
*Remote Pilot — Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Study Guide (FAA-G-8082-22) (PDF)8/18/2016 

*Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook (PDF, 64.3 MB)

Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook Addendum (PDF)

2008October 2025

*Weight & Balance Handbook (FAA-H-8083-1B) (PDF, 14.2 MB)

FAA-H-8083-1B, Weight & Balance Handbook Addendum (PDF)

2016October 2025
Last updated: Monday, April 13, 2026