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The Weight-Shift Control (WSC) Aircraft Flying Handbook introduces the basic pilot knowledge and skills that are essential

for piloting WSC aircraft. It introduces pilots to the broad spectrum of knowledge that is needed as they progress in their

pilot training. This handbook is for student pilots, as well as those pursuing more advanced pilot certiﬁ cates.

Student pilots learning to ﬂ y WSC aircraft, certiﬁ cated pilots preparing for additional WSC ratings or who desire to improve

their ﬂ ying proﬁ ciency and aeronautical knowledge, and commercial WSC pilots teaching WSC students how to ﬂ y should

ﬁ nd this handbook helpful. This book introduces the prospective pilot to the realm of WSC ﬂ ight and provides information

and guidance to all WSC pilots in the performance of various maneuvers and procedures.

This handbook conforms to pilot training and certiﬁ cation concepts established by the Federal Aviation Administration

(FAA). There are different ways of teaching, as well as performing ﬂ ight procedures and maneuvers, and many variations

in the explanations of aerodynamic theories and principles. This handbook adopts a selective method and concept to ﬂ ying

WSC aircraft. The discussions and explanations reﬂ ect the most commonly used practices and principles. Occasionally,

the word “must” or similar language is used where the desired action is deemed critical. The use of such language is not

intended to add to, interpret, or relieve a duty imposed by Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR).

It is essential for persons using this handbook also to become familiar with and apply the pertinent parts of 14 CFR and

the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM). Performance standards for demonstrating competence required for pilot

certiﬁ cation are prescribed in the appropriate WSC practical test standard.

This handbook is available for download, in PDF format, from the FAA website, www.faa.gov.

This handbook is published by the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Airman

Testing Standards Branch, AFS-630, P.O. Box 25082, Oklahoma City, OK 73125.

Comments regarding this publication should be sent, in email form, to the following address:

The Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook was produced by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with

the assistance of Safety Research Corporation of America. The FAA wishes to acknowledge the following contributors for

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