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This page is a continuation of a free list of pilot books that are available to download. This page features more advanced books on flight instruction, aerodynamics, navigation, upset recovery, helicopters, weight and balance, and runway incursion avoidance. Paper copies are available from Amazon, and I have provided links to the most affordable listings currently available. If you spot a bad link, please let me know and Ill correct it.

Aviation Instructors Handbook 5-8083-9B
Aviation Instructor's Handbook provides flight instructors with information for teaching aeronautical knowledge and skills to future pilots. It helps beginning flight instructors understand and apply the fundamentals of instruction, a key to successful flight instruction.

FAA Reference - FAA-H-8083-9B Updated 2020
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Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators
Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators is a must have book that goes into great detail about aerodynamics.

FAA Reference - 00-80T-80
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Flight Navigator Handbook
Flight Navigator Handbook explains everything needed to learn how to navigate as a pilot using flight instruments and solving basic navigation problems. It also shows pilots how to use various flight publications, preflight planning, in-flight procedures, and low and high altitude navigation.

FAA Reference - FAA-H-8083-18

Airplane Upset Recovery
Airplane Upset Recovery discusses how to reduce the number of accidents caused by the loss of control of large, swept-wing airplanes resulting from airplane upset.

FAA Reference - No specific document ID exisits

Helicopter Flying Handbook
Helicopter Flying Handbook explains how to measure, chart the earth, and use flight instruments to solve basic navigation problems. It also contains data pertaining to flight publications, preflight planning, in-flight procedures, and low altitude navigation.

FAA Reference - FAA-H-8083-21A
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Helicopter Instructors Handbook
Helicopter Instructors Handbook contains detailed coverage of aerodynamics, flight controls, systems, performance, flight maneuvers, emergencies, and aeronautical decision-making for helicopter flight instructors.

FAA Reference - FAA-H-8083-4
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Weight and Balance Handbook
Weight and Balance Handbook explains every detail about aircraft weight and balance. This handbook also explains how to properly weigh an aircraft and how to properly determine the weight and balance for all categories and types of aircraft.

FAA Reference - FAA-H-8083-1B
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Seaplane Handbook
Seaplane, Skiplane, and Float Operations Handbook introduces the basic skills necessary for piloting seaplanes, skiplanes, and helicopters equipped with floats or skis.

FAA Reference - FAA-H-8083-23

Cover Intro, Glossary, Index
Chapters 1-3
Chapters 4-6
Chapters 7-9
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