Format: PDF (FAA-H-8083-3C): Free Download
 
The Airplane Flying Handbook is the FAA’s official guide to the art and science of flying airplanes. It builds directly on the fundamentals introduced in the PHAK and focuses on the “hands-on” side of flying.
This handbook covers everything from basic flight maneuvers and traffic patterns to advanced skills like night operations, cross-country flying, emergency procedures, and transitioning to complex, multiengine, and tailwheel aircraft. It’s designed to help pilots at all stages, whether you’re learning steep turns as a private student or refining maneuvers for commercial and instructor-level training.
 
Why download it?
Official FAA flying manual for student through commercial pilots
Step-by-step instructions on core and advanced flight maneuvers
Illustrated with clear diagrams and practical examples
Essential prep for checkrides and real-world flying proficiency