Plain English Meaning
A book published by the FAA that tells pilots how to operate within the U.S. airspace system — what the rules of the sky are, how to talk to controllers, and how the system works day to day.
Full Definition
An official FAA publication that provides pilots with the basic flight information and air traffic control procedures used in the United States National Airspace System. It covers topics such as navigation aids, airspace, air traffic procedures, flight safety, medical factors, and standard pilot/controller communications.
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Pilots encounter the Aeronautical Information Manual during flight training, , and when looking up standard FAA guidance for everyday flying situations.