Regs & Pubs
FAA Handbooks
Direct links to the FAA handbooks pilots use most. Links open on faa.gov in a new tab.
Core Pilot Handbooks
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
The PHAK: aerodynamics, systems, weather, navigation, ADM
FAA-H-8083-3CAirplane Flying Handbook
Maneuvers, takeoffs and landings, emergencies
FAA-H-8083-15BInstrument Flying Handbook
Attitude instrument flying, systems, IFR navigation
FAA-H-8083-16Instrument Procedures Handbook
Departures, en route, arrivals and approaches
FAA-H-8083-28Aviation Weather Handbook
Weather theory, products and services
FAA-H-8083-2ARisk Management Handbook
Hazard identification, risk assessment, ADM tools
FAA-H-8083-1BWeight & Balance Handbook
Loading, CG computation and weight shift
FAA-H-8083-9Aviation Instructor's Handbook
Learning, teaching and instructor responsibilities
Charts & Operating References
Other Aircraft Categories
Helicopter Flying Handbook
Rotorcraft – helicopter operations
FAA-H-8083-21Rotorcraft Flying Handbook
Gyroplane information
GliderGlider Flying Handbook
Soaring, launch methods and glider operations
BalloonBalloon Flying Handbook
Lighter-than-air operations
SeaplaneSeaplane, Skiplane & Float/Ski Helicopter Ops
Water and ski operations
FAA-H-8083-5Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook
Trikes and WSC operations
FAA-H-8083-29Powered Parachute Flying Handbook
PPC operations
FAA-G-8082-22Remote Pilot sUAS Study Guide
Part 107 knowledge
Safety & General Aviation
Addenda & Errata
Recent changes published separately from the main handbooks, including the MOSAIC updates.
- PHAK Addendum (MOSAIC)
- Airplane Flying Handbook Addendum (MOSAIC)
- Weight & Balance Handbook Addendum (MOSAIC)
- Weight-Shift Control Handbook Addendum (MOSAIC)
- Powered Parachute Handbook Addendum (MOSAIC)
- Instrument Flying Handbook Addendum
- Instrument Flying Handbook Addendum B
- Instrument Flying Handbook Errata