Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook: FAA-H-8083-5 (Color Print)

Book excerpt: This is the official FAA Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook FAA-H-8083-5. Released in 2008, includes all addenda/errata as of 2021. Printed in Color. Full size: 8.5 x 11 inches. 278 pages. The Weight-Shift Control (WSC) Aircraft Flying Handbook introduces the basic pilot knowledge and skills that are essential for piloting WSC aircraft. It introduces pilots to the broad spectrum of knowledge that is needed as they progress in their pilot training. This handbook is for student pilots, as well as those pursuing more advanced pilot certificates. Student pilots learning to fly WSC aircraft, certificated pilots preparing for additional WSC ratings or who desire to improve their flying proficiency and aeronautical knowledge, and commercial WSC pilots teaching WSC students how to fly should find this handbook helpful. This book introduces the prospective pilot to the realm of WSC flight and provides information and guidance to all WSC pilots in the performance of various maneuvers and procedures.