Core knowledge library

FAA Handbooks

Official FAA handbooks organized by the stage of training and subject they support.

Student pilots and advanced students

Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge

The FAA’s foundational knowledge handbook for student pilots and pilots pursuing advanced training.

Pilots at every stage of training

FAA Aviation Handbook Library

A guide to the FAA handbook collection, including airplane flying, instrument procedures, risk management, weather, and weight and balance.