Synopses & Reviews
If youre an aviator or aviation enthusiast, you cannot be caught with an out-of-date edition of the FAR/AIM. In todays environment, there is no excuse for ignorance of the rules of the US airspace system. In the newest edition of the FAR/AIM, all regulations, procedures, and illustrations are brought up to date to reflect current FAA data. This handy reference book is an indispensable resource for members of the aviation community, as well as for aspiring pilots looking to get a solid background in the rules, requirements, and procedures of flight training. Not only does this manual present all the current FAA regulations, it also includes:
A study guide for specific pilot training certifications and ratings
A pilot/controller glossary
Standard instrument procedures
Parachute operations
Airworthiness standards for products and parts
The NASA Aviation Safety reporting form
Important FAA contact information
This is the most complete guide to the rules of aviation available anywhere. Dont take off without the FAR/AIM!
Synopsis
All the information you need to operate safely in US airspace fully updated for 2014.
About the Author
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), established in 1958, strives to "provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world." It authors the Aviation Instructor's Handbook; Airplane Flying Handbook; The Federal Aviation Regulations/Aeronautical Information Manual (FAR/AIM); The Pilot's Encyclopedia of Aeronautical Knowledge; Aircraft Inspection and Repair; Rotorcraft Flying Handbook; Aviation Weather Services Handbook; Plane Sense; Glider Flying Handbook, Aircraft Weight and Balance Handbook; Seaplane, Skiplane, and Float/Ski Equipped Helicopter Operations Handbook; Powered Parachute Flying Handbook; Instrument Flying Handbook; and Instrument Procedures Handbook. The FAA headquarters are located in Washington, D.C.