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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Tab Books
Publication date August 1, 1995
Pages 439
Binding Hardcover
Edition 3 sub
Book category Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9780070317819
ISBN-10 007031781X
Dimensions 1.25 by 7.75 by 9.75 in.
Weight 2 lbs.
Availability§ Out of Print
Original list price $36.95
§As reported by publisher
Summaries and Reviews
Amazon.com description: Product Description: Thoroughly updated to reflect the many changes that have occurred in aviation, this new edition of The Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge is filled with vital technical and operational information.
Paul "Pete" Illman illustrates the principles of flight, explains how to read aircraft instruments, describes different windshear detection systems, and identifies airport signs and markings. In addition to providing a complete update of the National Airspace Plan, along with related Federal Aviation Administration regulations, Illman covers the latest changes in navigational technologies, airworthiness directives, VFR flight planning recommendations, airport operations, weather reporting, radio communications, and emergency procedures.
Numerous charts, photographs, and drawings illustrate concepts discussed in the text.

Editions
Hardcover
Book cover for 9780070317819 Book cover for 9780071345194
 
4 sub edition from McGraw-Hill (February 1, 2000); titled "The Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge"
9780071345194 | details & prices | 614 pages | 6.25 × 9.50 × 2.00 in. | 2.45 lbs | List price $55.00
About: Basic plot information presented in comprehensive format for student pilots, private pilots, and refresher pilots.
The price comparison is for this edition
3 sub edition from Tab Books (August 1, 1995); titled "The Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge"
9780070317819 | details & prices | 439 pages | 7.75 × 9.75 × 1.25 in. | 2.05 lbs | List price $36.95
About: Thoroughly updated to reflect the many changes that have occurred in aviation, this new edition of The Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge is filled with vital technical and operational information.
Paperback
Book cover for 9780070317826 Book cover for 9780071345187 Book cover for 9780071808590
 
With Gene E. Gailey | 5th edition from McGraw-Hill Professional Pub (March 19, 2013)
9780071808590 | details & prices | 394 pages | 7.75 × 9.25 × 1.00 in. | 1.45 lbs | List price $50.00
4th edition from McGraw-Hill (November 1, 1999); titled "The Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge"
9780071345187 | details & prices | 614 pages | List price $32.95
3 edition from McGraw-Hill (October 1, 1995); titled "The Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge"
9780070317826 | details & prices | 6.00 × 8.00 × 1.00 in. | 1.00 lbs | List price $24.95
About: Based on a popular but out-of-date FAA publication, this book presents the basics of flight in a manner that will appeal not only to students but also to pilots returning to flying after a period of inactivity.
With Gwendolyn Hallsmith | from McGraw-Hill (October 1, 1979)
9780071551915 | details & prices | List price $19.95
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About: Based on a popular but out-of-date FAA publication, this book presents the basics of flight in a manner that will appeal not only to students but also to pilots returning to flying after a period of inactivity.

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