Aviation Weather Handbook (2024): FAA-H-8083-28
Federal Aviation Administration
Feb 2024 · Simon and Schuster
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THE ESSENTIAL FULL-COLOR WEATHER HANDBOOK FOR PILOTS!
This handbook consolidates the weather information from six FAA weather-related advisory circulars (AC) into one useful publication.
The following ACs will eventually be cancelled and replaced by this handbook:
The FAA designed Aviation Weather Handbook as a technical reference for all who operate in the National Aerospace System (NAS). Pilots, dispatchers, and operators will find this handbook a valuable resource for flight planning and decision making. With a complete guide to the United States' aviation weather program, products, and services, it also documents weather theory and its application to aviation. The objective of this handbook is to help the pilot and operator understand the basics of weather, aviation weather hazards, and aviation weather products.
Beginners and advanced pilots alike will find the Aviation Weather Handbook to be a critical resource for all aviation weather subjects.
This handbook consolidates the weather information from six FAA weather-related advisory circulars (AC) into one useful publication.
The following ACs will eventually be cancelled and replaced by this handbook:
- AC 00-06, Aviation Weather
- AC 00-24, Thunderstorms
- AC 00-30, Clear Air Turbulence Avoidance
- AC 00-45, Aviation Weather Services
- AC 00-54, Pilot Windshear Guide
- AC 00-57, Hazardous Mountain Winds
The FAA designed Aviation Weather Handbook as a technical reference for all who operate in the National Aerospace System (NAS). Pilots, dispatchers, and operators will find this handbook a valuable resource for flight planning and decision making. With a complete guide to the United States' aviation weather program, products, and services, it also documents weather theory and its application to aviation. The objective of this handbook is to help the pilot and operator understand the basics of weather, aviation weather hazards, and aviation weather products.
Beginners and advanced pilots alike will find the Aviation Weather Handbook to be a critical resource for all aviation weather subjects.
About the author
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), established in 1958, strives to “provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world.” FAA publications include the Aeronautical Information Manual; Airplane Flying Handbook; Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge; Aircraft Inspection and Repair; Aviation Instructor’s Handbook; Glider Flying Handbook; Helicopter Flying Handbook; Instrument Flying Handbook; Instrument Procedures Handbook; Seaplane, Skiplane, and Float/Ski Equipped Helicopter Operations Handbook;and Powered Parachute Flying Handbook. The FAA's headquarters are located in Washington, DC.
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