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The official FAA references behind this course — all U.S. Government works in the public domain. View them here, download the source files, or jump to the exact FAA page. Nothing here is our content; always confirm against current official FAA publications.

Pilot’s Handbook

FAA-H-8083-25Cpublic domain

Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge

The FAA’s core knowledge reference for the private pilot certificate — aerodynamics, systems, weather, navigation, aeromedical factors, and aeronautical decision-making.

Test Figures

FAA-CT-8080-2public domain

Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement (Sport, Recreational, Remote, and Private Pilot)

Every legend and figure the FAA private-pilot knowledge test references — sectional excerpts, instruments, weather products, performance and weight-and-balance charts. Browse and search all figures in-app.

ACS

FAA-S-ACS-6public domain

Private Pilot — Airplane Airman Certification Standards

The standards that define what a private pilot applicant must know, consider, and do — the knowledge, risk-management, and skill elements the checkride and knowledge test measure.

FAR (14 CFR)

14 CFRpublic domain

Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (the FARs)

The Federal Aviation Regulations — the binding rules for airmen and aircraft operations. Full text of Title 14, 2025 edition, in five searchable volumes.

AIM

AIMpublic domain

Aeronautical Information Manual

The FAA’s official guide to basic flight information and air traffic control procedures — airspace, communications, wake turbulence, and operational best practices.

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