Aviation Weather Services Handbook

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 Airplane Flying Handbook; The 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.