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FAA References & POH Library
Quick access navigation page for commonly used FAA handbooks, chart references, and aircraft POHs.
FAA Handbooks
| Handbook |
Description |
Link |
| Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK) |
Core FAA knowledge reference covering aerodynamics, weather, navigation, systems, and regulations. |
Open |
| Chart User’s Guide |
Official FAA guide for sectional charts, IFR charts, symbols, and chart interpretation. |
Open |
| Airplane Flying Handbook (AFH) |
FAA operational handbook covering maneuvers, procedures, and airplane flight techniques. |
Open |
| Aviation Instructor’s Handbook (AIH) |
FAA reference for teaching methods, learning theory, and instructor responsibilities. |
Open |
| Helicopter Flying Handbook |
FAA handbook covering helicopter aerodynamics, maneuvers, systems, and operations. |
Open |
| Instrument Flying Handbook (IFH) |
FAA handbook for IFR procedures, instrument scan, approaches, and IFR operations. |
Open |
| Risk Management Handbook |
FAA handbook focused on aeronautical decision making and risk management principles. |
Open |
Common Aircraft POHs
| Aircraft |
Description |
Link |
| Cessna 152 POH |
Standard training aircraft POH with systems, limitations, and performance data. |
Open |
| Cessna 172N POH |
Common legacy C172 training aircraft handbook. |
Open |
| Cessna 172M POH |
POH for mid-generation C172M aircraft configuration. |
Open |
| Cessna 172S POH |
Modern fuel-injected G1000-era compatible C172S handbook. |
Open |
| Robinson R22 POH |
Official Robinson R22 Pilot Operating Handbook. |
Open |
| Robinson R44 II POH |
Official Robinson R44 II Pilot Operating Handbook. |
Open |
