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  • Chapter 1: Introduction To Flying › The Role of the FAA › Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)

    downloadable format. Commercial aviation publishers also provide published and online reference material to further aid the aviation pilot. Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) The Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) is the official guide to basic flight information and ATC procedures ... bookstore.gpo.gov. Figure 1-14. Aeronautical Information Manual. Order forms are provided at the beginning of the manual or online and should be sent to the Superintendent of Documents, United States Government Printing Office (GPO). The AIM is complemented by other…

  • Pilot/Controller Glossary › A

    portion of the earth, its culture and relief, specifically designated to meet the requirements of air navigation. AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION MANUAL (AIM)- A primary FAA publication whose purpose is to instruct airmen about operating in the National Airspace System ... AUTOMATIC FLIGHT INFORMATION SERVICE - ALASKA FSSs ONLY.) AFP- (See AIRSPACE FLOW PROGRAM.) AHA- (See AIRCRAFT HAZARD AREA.) AIM- (See AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION MANUAL.) AIP [ICAO]- (See ICAO term AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION PUBLICATION.) AIR CARRIER DISTRICT OFFICE- An FAA field office serving…

  • Chapter 8: Aviation Instructor Responsibilities and Professionalism › Continuing Education › Industry Organizations

    maintenance publications. For the flight instructor, this includes current copies of regulations pertinent to pilot qualification and certification, Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), ACS/PTS, and pilot training manuals. The aviation maintenance instructor should have copies of applicable regulations, current knowledge…

  • Chapter 1: Risk Management and Single-Pilot Resource Management › Use of Resources › Internal Resources

    capabilities. This can be accomplished by pursuing additional training and by frequently reviewing flight information publications including the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), instruction manuals for on board equipment, and safety journals. With the advent of advanced avionics with glass displays…

  • Chapter 16: Navigation › Filing a VFR Flight Plan

    which means the aircraft has no transponder. A listing of special equipment codes is found in the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM). • Item 6 is the proposed departure time in UTC (indicated by the “Z”). • Item 7 is the cruising altitude…

  • Chapter 13: Effective Aeronautical Decision-Making

    page 14-7). References on SRM and ADM include: • FAA-H-8083-2, Risk Management Handbook. • Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM). • Advisory Circular (AC) 60-22, Aeronautical Decision Making, which provides background information about ADM training in the general aviation…