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PI.II.E.K6

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Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM).

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Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 1-9
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…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. PCG A-4
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…
Instrument Flying Handbook p. 10-1
Chapter 10: IFR Flight › Sources of Flight Planning Information
route charts • Area charts • United States Terminal Procedures Publications (TPP) The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) publications: • Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) • Airport/Facility Directory (A/FD) • Notices to Airmen Publication (NTAP) for flight planning in the National Airspace System (NAS) Pilots should also…
Aviation Instructor's Handbook p. 8-11
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…
Aviation Instructor's Handbook p. 6-9
Chapter 6: Assessment › Choosing an Effective Assessment Method › Develop Criterion-Referenced Assessment Items
Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) parts 61, 65, 91, and other FAA publications, including the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) and pertinent advisory circulars and handbooks. The objectives in the ACS/PTS ensure the certification of pilots and maintenance technicians…
Instrument Flying Handbook p. 10-2
Chapter 10: IFR Flight › Sources of Flight Planning Information › Airport/Facility Directory (A/FD)
Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) The AIM provides the aviation community with basic flight information and air traffic control (ATC) procedures used in the United States NAS. An international version called the Aeronautical Information Publication contains parallel information, as well…