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FAA Aviation Handbook Library

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

Reviewed by FAA Advanced Ground Instructor and Instrument Ground Instructor July 13, 2026

This page is educational and does not replace the current FAA publication or regulation.

Choose the handbook by purpose

The Airplane Flying Handbook is maneuver- and technique-oriented. The Instrument Procedures Handbook supports instrument-system and procedure study. The Aviation Weather Handbook supports weather interpretation. The Risk Management Handbook supports decision-making and risk controls.

Check for addenda

FAA handbook pages may include addenda or replacement pages. Open the publication landing page rather than relying indefinitely on a PDF saved to a device.