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Aircraft Dispatcher Manual · v4.3

Flight Innovation’s illustrated aircraft dispatcher reference manual by Borys Pawlowski. Edition 4.3: 37 chapters, six appendices, illustrated explanations, FAA chart examples, formulas and glossary.

Digital edition 1 · 73 sections
Reviewed 2026-10-05

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Explore the contents 73 sections
  1. Front matter / Preface and about this manualPreface and about this manual
  2. I · The profession and its authority / Chapter 1 · The aircraft dispatcher professionThe aircraft dispatcher profession
  3. I · The profession and its authority / Chapter 2 · Regulations manuals and operational authorityRegulations manuals and operational authority
  4. I · The profession and its authority / Chapter 3 · Weather minimums and alternate airportsWeather minimums and alternate airports
  5. I · The profession and its authority / Chapter 3 · Weather minimums and alternate airportsCrew and equipment limitations change the answer
  6. I · The profession and its authority / Chapter 4 · Fuel requirements and fuel decisionsFuel requirements and fuel decisions
  7. I · The profession and its authority / Chapter 4 · Fuel requirements and fuel decisionsFuel terms and boundaries
  8. II · The atmosphere and aviation weather / Chapter 5 · The atmosphere pressure and altimetryThe atmosphere pressure and altimetry
  9. II · The atmosphere and aviation weather / Chapter 6 · Wind circulation and regional weatherWind circulation and regional weather
  10. II · The atmosphere and aviation weather / Chapter 6 · Wind circulation and regional weatherRelated reading
  11. II · The atmosphere and aviation weather / Chapter 7 · Moisture stability clouds and fogMoisture stability clouds and fog
  12. II · The atmosphere and aviation weather / Chapter 8 · Air masses fronts and storm systemsAir masses fronts and storm systems
  13. II · The atmosphere and aviation weather / Chapter 8 · Air masses fronts and storm systemsReferences
  14. II · The atmosphere and aviation weather / Chapter 9 · Thunderstorms wind shear and severe convectionThunderstorms wind shear and severe convection
  15. II · The atmosphere and aviation weather / Chapter 10 · Icing turbulence and surface hazardsIcing turbulence and surface hazards
  16. II · The atmosphere and aviation weather / Chapter 10 · Icing turbulence and surface hazardsRelated reading
  17. II · The atmosphere and aviation weather / Chapter 11 · Weather observations and aircraft reportsWeather observations and aircraft reports
  18. II · The atmosphere and aviation weather / Chapter 12 · Forecasts advisories and weather analysisForecasts advisories and weather analysis
  19. II · The atmosphere and aviation weather / Chapter 12 · Forecasts advisories and weather analysisReferences
  20. III · Navigation and operating geography / Chapter 13 · Earth coordinates time and navigation mathematicsEarth coordinates time and navigation mathematics
  21. III · Navigation and operating geography / Chapter 14 · Navigation systems and flight instrumentsNavigation systems and flight instruments
  22. III · Navigation and operating geography / Chapter 15 · Airspace charts and instrument proceduresAirspace charts and instrument procedures
  23. III · Navigation and operating geography / Chapter 15 · Airspace charts and instrument proceduresDescent minimums and the missed approach
  24. III · Navigation and operating geography / Chapter 15 · Airspace charts and instrument proceduresApproach speed categories: choose the correct minimums column
  25. III · Navigation and operating geography / Chapter 16 · Oceanic international and extended operationsOceanic international and extended operations
  26. III · Navigation and operating geography / Chapter 16 · Oceanic international and extended operationsReferences
  27. IV · The aircraft as a working system / Chapter 17 · Aerodynamics and aircraft limitationsAerodynamics and aircraft limitations
  28. IV · The aircraft as a working system / Chapter 18 · Structures flight controls and hydraulicsStructures flight controls and hydraulics
  29. IV · The aircraft as a working system / Chapter 18 · Structures flight controls and hydraulicsReferences
  30. IV · The aircraft as a working system / Chapter 19 · Engines propellers and auxiliary powerEngines propellers and auxiliary power
  31. IV · The aircraft as a working system / Chapter 19 · Engines propellers and auxiliary powerAuxiliary power units
  32. IV · The aircraft as a working system / Chapter 20 · Electrical systems avionics and automationElectrical systems avionics and automation
  33. IV · The aircraft as a working system / Chapter 20 · Electrical systems avionics and automationLighting supports several different functions
  34. IV · The aircraft as a working system / Chapter 21 · Fuel air conditioning pressurization and protectionFuel air conditioning pressurization and protection
  35. IV · The aircraft as a working system / Chapter 21 · Fuel air conditioning pressurization and protectionOxygen systems protect different groups in different ways
  36. IV · The aircraft as a working system / Chapter 22 · Airworthiness flight manuals and equipment deferralsAirworthiness flight manuals and equipment deferrals
  37. IV · The aircraft as a working system / Chapter 22 · Airworthiness flight manuals and equipment deferralsReferences
  38. V · Loading and aircraft performance / Chapter 23 · Aircraft loading weight and balanceAircraft loading weight and balance
  39. V · Loading and aircraft performance / Chapter 23 · Aircraft loading weight and balanceReferences
  40. V · Loading and aircraft performance / Chapter 24 · Takeoff performance and obstacle clearanceTakeoff performance and obstacle clearance
  41. V · Loading and aircraft performance / Chapter 24 · Takeoff performance and obstacle clearanceReferences
  42. V · Loading and aircraft performance / Chapter 25 · Enroute performance drift down and escape routesEnroute performance drift down and escape routes
  43. V · Loading and aircraft performance / Chapter 26 · Landing performance and arrival capabilityLanding performance and arrival capability
  44. VI · The complete dispatch operation / Chapter 27 · Communications NOTAMs and aeronautical informationCommunications NOTAMs and aeronautical information
  45. VI · The complete dispatch operation / Chapter 27 · Communications NOTAMs and aeronautical informationRelated reading
  46. VI · The complete dispatch operation / Chapter 28 · Air traffic control separation holding and traffic flowAir traffic control separation holding and traffic flow
  47. VI · The complete dispatch operation / Chapter 28 · Air traffic control separation holding and traffic flowPreferred routes, CDRs and required reroutes
  48. VI · The complete dispatch operation / Chapter 29 · Human factors judgment and dispatch resource managementHuman factors judgment and dispatch resource management
  49. VI · The complete dispatch operation / Chapter 30 · Abnormal operations emergencies security and reportingAbnormal operations emergencies security and reporting
  50. VI · The complete dispatch operation / Chapter 31 · Building and checking a manual flight planBuilding and checking a manual flight plan
  51. VI · The complete dispatch operation / Chapter 31 · Building and checking a manual flight planAudit the plan in reverse
  52. VI · The complete dispatch operation / Chapter 32 · Preflight coordination release and crew briefingPreflight coordination release and crew briefing
  53. VI · The complete dispatch operation / Chapter 32 · Preflight coordination release and crew briefingA briefing that helps the captain
  54. VI · The complete dispatch operation / Chapter 33 · Flight monitoring redispatch and postflight workFlight monitoring redispatch and postflight work
  55. VI · The complete dispatch operation / Chapter 34 · Integrated dispatch case studiesIntegrated dispatch case studies
  56. VI · The complete dispatch operation / Chapter 35 · Applying the wider regulatory frameworkApplying the wider regulatory framework
  57. VI · The complete dispatch operation / Chapter 36 · Preparing for the practical test and professional practicePreparing for the practical test and professional practice
  58. VI · The complete dispatch operation / Chapter 37 · Dispatch tools and information sourcesDispatch tools and information sources
  59. VI · The complete dispatch operation / Chapter 37 · Dispatch tools and information sourcesRelated reading
  60. Appendices / Appendix A Regulatory and practical test coverageAppendix A Regulatory and practical test coverage
  61. Appendices / Appendix B Units formulas and calculation disciplineAppendix B Units formulas and calculation discipline
  62. Appendices / Appendix B Units formulas and calculation disciplineLift relationship
  63. Appendices / Appendix C Glossary and visual terminologyAppendix C Glossary and visual terminology
  64. Appendices / Appendix C Glossary and visual terminologyDrift-down Method 1
  65. Appendices / Appendix C Glossary and visual terminologyMinimum fuel
  66. Appendices / Appendix D Flight Innovation training airline and aircraftAppendix D Flight Innovation training airline and aircraft
  67. Appendices / Appendix E References illustration credits and source notesAppendix E References illustration credits and source notes
  68. Appendices / Appendix E References illustration credits and source notesR15 Additional federal regulatory references
  69. Appendices / Appendix E References illustration credits and source notesAdditional photography and technical art
  70. Appendices / Appendix E References illustration credits and source notesR38 Boeing Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Information
  71. Appendices / Appendix F Subject indexAppendix F Subject index
  72. Appendices / Appendix F Subject indexAppendix F Subject index (continued)
  73. Appendices / Appendix F Subject indexAppendix F Subject index (continued)

What’s new in this edition

Edition 4.3 adapted for the account-based online reader. FAA chart replacements, founder preface and acknowledgment retained.

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