One of the things I noticed when I was undergoing basic flight training was that there were a LOT of documents referenced by my instructors and the texts we use.  AC’s, Handbooks, Regulations, and many more.  I got tired of trying to keep track of them all, so I’m going to put a nice organized list of them here!  Enjoy!

I personally carry these first two in my flight bag at all times.

Federal Aviation Regulations

Aeronautical Information Manual

Handbooks:

• Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
• Airplane Flying Handbook
• Instrument Flying Handbook
• Instrument Procedures Handbook
• Risk Management Handbook (PDF)
• Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators (PDF)

Advisory Circulars:

• AC 00-2.15 (List of all other AC’s in Appendix 3 (PDF) )