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Chapters of the AFH (click to jump to a chapter):
CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION TO FLIGHT TRAINING
General Topics in this Chapter:
Role of the FAA
Flight Standards Service
Role of the Pilot Examiner
Role of the Flight Instructor
Sources of Flight Training
CHAPTER 2 - GROUND OPERATIONS
General Topics in this Chapter:
Preflight Assessment of the Aircraft
Risk and Resource Management
Engine Starting
Ground Operations
Hand Propping
Taxiing
Before Takeoff Check
Takeoff Checks
After-Landing
Clear of Runway and Stopped
Parking
Engine Shutdown
Post-Flight
CHAPTER 3 - BASIC FLIGHT MANEUVERS
General Topics in this Chapter:
The Four Fundamentals
Effect and Use of the Flight Controls
Attitude Flying
Integrated Flight Instruction
Straight-and-Level Flight
Trim Control
Level Turns
Climbs and Climbing Turns
Descents and Descending Turns
Glides
CHAPTER 4 - ENERGY MANAGEMENT: MASTERING ALTITUDE AND AIRSPEED CONTROL
General Topics in this Chapter:
Importance of Energy Management
Viewing the Airplane as an Energy System
Role of the Controls to Manage Energy State
Rules of Energy Control
Mitigating Risks from Mismanagement of Energy
Review of Terms and Definitions
CHAPTER 5 - MAINTAINING AIRCRAFT CONTROL: UPSET PREVENTION AND RECOVERY TRAINING
General Topics in this Chapter:
Slow Flight
Stalls
Upset Prevention and Recovery
CHAPTER 6 - TAKEOFFS AND DEPARTURE CLIMBS
General Topics in this Chapter:
Prior to Takeoff
Normal Takeoff
Crosswind Takeoff
Ground Effect on Takeoff
Short Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb
Soft/Rough-Field Takeoff and Climb
Rejected Takeoff/Engine Failure
Noise Abatement
CHAPTER 7 - GROUND REFERENCE MANEUVERS
General Topics in this Chapter:
Maneuvering by Reference to Ground Objects
Drift and Ground Track Control
Rectangular Course
Turns Around a Point
S-Turns
Elementary Eights
CHAPTER 8 - AIRPORT TRAFFIC PATTERNS
General Topics in this Chapter:
Airport Traffic Patterns and Operations
Standard Airport Traffic Patterns
Non-Towered Airports
Safety Considerations
CHAPTER 9 - APPROACHES AND LANDINGS
General Topics in this Chapter:
Normal Approach and Landing
Intentional Slips
Go-Arounds (Rejected Landings)
Ground Effect
Crosswind Approach and Landing
Turbulent Air Approach and Landing
Short-Field Approach and Landing
Soft-Field Approach and Landing
Power-Off Accuracy Approaches
Emergency Approaches and Landings (Simulated)
Faulty Approaches and Landings
Hydroplaning
CHAPTER 10 - PERFORMANCE MANEUVERS
General Topics in this Chapter:
Steep Turns
Steep Spiral
Chandelle
Lazy Eight
CHAPTER 11 - NIGHT OPERATIONS
General Topics in this Chapter:
Night Vision
Night Illusions
Pilot Equipment
Airplane Equipment and Lighting
Airport and Navigation Lighting Aids
Training for Night Flight
Preparation and Preflight
Starting, Taxiing, and Runup
Takeoff and Climb
Orientation and Navigation
Approaches and Landings
CHAPTER 12 - TRANSITION TO COMPLEX AIRPLANES
General Topics in this Chapter:
Controllable-Pitch Propeller
Turbocharging
Retractable Landing Gear
Transition Training
CHAPTER 13 - TRANSITION TO MULTIENGINE AIRPLANES
General Topics in this Chapter:
Terms and Definitions
Operation of Systems
Performance and Limitations
Weight and Balance
Ground Operation
Normal and Crosswind Takeoff and Climb
Level Off and Cruise
Normal Approach and Landing
Crosswind Approach and Landing
Short-Field Takeoff and Climb
Short-Field Approach and Landing
Go-Around
Rejected Takeoff
Engine Failure After Liftoff
Engine Failure During Flight
Engine Inoperative Approach and Landing
Engine Inoperative Flight Principles
Slow Flight
Stalls
CHAPTER 14 - TRANSITION TO TAILWHEEL AIRPLANES
General Topics in this Chapter:
Landing Gear
Angle of Attack
Taxiing
Weathervaning
Visibility
Directional Control
Normal Takeoff Roll
Liftoff
Crosswind Takeoff
Short-Field Takeoff
Soft-Field Takeoff
Landing
Touchdown
After-Landing Roll
Crosswind After-Landing Roll
Short-Field Landing
Soft-Field Landing
Ground Loop
CHAPTER 15 - TRANSITION TO TURBOPROPELLER-POWERED AIRPLANES
General Topics in this Chapter:
Gas Turbine Engine
Turboprop Engines
Turboprop Engine Types
Reverse Thrust and Beta Range Operations
Turboprop Airplane Electrical Systems
Operational Considerations
Training Considerations
CHAPTER 16 - TRANSITION TO JET-POWERED AIRPLANES
General Topics in this Chapter:
Jet Engine Basics
Operating the Jet Engine
Jet Engine Efficiency
Absence of Propeller Effect
Absence of Propeller Slipstream
Absence of Propeller Drag
Speed Margins
Recovery from Overspeed Conditions
Mach Buffet Boundaries
Low Speed Flight
Stalls
Drag Devices
Thrust Reversers
Pilot Sensations in Jet Flying
Jet Airplane Takeoff and Climb
Jet Airplane Approach and Landing
Key Points
CHAPTER 17 - TRANSITION TO LIGHT SPORT AIRPLANES (LSA)
General Topics in this Chapter:
Light Sport Airplane (LSA) Background
LSA Synopsis
Sport Pilot Certificate
Transition Training Considerations
LSA Maintenance
Airframe and Systems
Weather Considerations
Flight Environment
Key Points
CHAPTER 18 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
General Topics in this Chapter:
Emergency Landings
Basic Safety Concepts
Terrain Types
Engine Failure After Takeoff (Single-Engine)
Emergency Descents
In-Flight Fire
Flight Control Malfunction/Failure
Systems Malfunctions
Abnormal Engine Instrument Indication
Door Opening in Flight
Inadvertent VFR Flight into IMC