Flight Training Handbook Author:U.S. DOT Federal Aviation Administration The materials contained in this handbook include the skills and knowldege considered necessary to satisfy the pilot's basic needs to effectively operate present-day general aviation airplanes, and conform to the pilot's training and certification concepts established by Federal Aviation Regulations. — This Flight Training Handbook was developed t... more »o assist student pilots learning to fly airplanes, certified pilots who wish to improve their flying proficiency and aeronautical knowledge, or are preparing for additional certificates or ratings, and flight instructors engaged in the instruction of both students and certified pilots.« less