Aeronautical Information Manual
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The Aeronautical Information Manual is the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration’s official guide providing pilots with fundamental information and procedures for operating safely and legally within the National Airspace System.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Federal Aviation Administration publication
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aeronautical information publication ⓘ aviation manual ⓘ |
| accessibleVia |
Federal Aviation Administration
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surface form:
FAA website
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| contains |
summaries and explanations of Title 14 CFR rules
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tables, charts, and explanatory figures for pilots ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| defines |
ATC responsibilities and services
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IFR approach categories ⓘ VFR cruising altitudes ⓘ airport lighting systems ⓘ airspace classes A through G ⓘ light gun signals ⓘ lost communications procedures ⓘ minimum safe altitudes in various conditions ⓘ pilot responsibilities in the National Airspace System ⓘ position reporting requirements under IFR ⓘ runway and taxiway markings ⓘ standard altimeter setting procedures ⓘ standard phraseology for radio communications ⓘ standard traffic pattern procedures ⓘ wake turbulence categories and avoidance procedures ⓘ |
| describedAs | the FAA’s official guide to basic flight information and ATC procedures ⓘ |
| jurisdiction |
National Airspace System
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surface form:
National Airspace System of the United States
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| language | English ⓘ |
| legalStatus | contains both regulatory references and non‑regulatory guidance ⓘ |
| medium |
electronic document
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printed publication ⓘ |
| officialName | Aeronautical Information Manual self-link ⓘ |
| primaryAudience |
flight instructors
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pilots ⓘ student pilots ⓘ |
| publisher | Federal Aviation Administration ⓘ |
| purpose | to provide basic flight information and ATC procedures for safe and legal operation in the NAS ⓘ |
| regulates | recommended procedures for operating in U.S. airspace ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Federal Aviation Regulations
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surface form:
14 CFR (Federal Aviation Regulations)
Chart Supplement U.S. ⓘ Instrument Procedures Handbook ⓘ NOTAMs ⓘ
surface form:
Notices to Air Missions
Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge ⓘ |
| shortName | AIM ⓘ |
| subject |
IFR procedures
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NOTAM system overview ⓘ VFR procedures ⓘ aeronautical charts ⓘ aeronautical information ⓘ air traffic control procedures ⓘ airport operations ⓘ airspace classification ⓘ aviation safety ⓘ emergency procedures ⓘ flight operations ⓘ meteorology for pilots ⓘ navigation aids ⓘ pilot and aircraft requirements ⓘ radio communications procedures ⓘ special use airspace ⓘ |
| updateFrequency | periodically updated by the FAA ⓘ |
| usedFor |
flight review preparation
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pilot training ⓘ reference during flight planning ⓘ |
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