FAA Advanced Avionics Handbook – FAA-H-8083-6

The FAA Advanced Avionics Handbook (FAA-H-8083-6) is an essential guide for general aviation pilots flying technically advanced aircraft (TAA) equipped with integrated glass cockpit systems. Whether flying VFR or IFR, this book delivers the critical knowledge required to understand, manage, and safely operate aircraft with advanced avionics.

Covering each phase of flight—from departure to enroute and approach—the handbook explains how to utilize cockpit computers, access navigation data, and apply safety best practices when managing electronic systems. Learn “knob-ology,” stay current with databases, and understand how to respond to system errors and instrument failures with confidence.

• ✔️ In-depth coverage of Primary Flight Displays (PFDs), Multi-Function Displays (MFDs), moving maps, cockpit weather, terrain, traffic, and electronic charts
• ✔️ Guidance for VFR and IFR operations in glass cockpit environments
• ✔️ Strategies for handling system failures and using backup instruments
• ✔️ Step-by-step flight phase procedures using advanced avionics
• ✔️ Skill checklists and chapter summaries for quick review
• ✔️ Ideal for transitioning pilots, flight instructors, and avionics students

This FAA publication is a must-have for mastering today's sophisticated avionics and safely managing the automation in TAA environments.

Official FAA Publication – FAA-H-8083-6 | Print Format