New and expanded content includes additional questions on human factors, aeromedical factors, and aviation and airport security. Scenario-based training examples have also been updated to reflect modern, real-world instructional environments, ASA officials said.
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New Edition of the Aviation Weather Handbook Released
New content is added on icing, radar interpretation (including chaff), and space weather, while outdated tools are replaced with modern resources, such as the Graphical Forecast for Aviation (GFA), giving pilots access to the most relevant, real-world weather information available today.
Latest Edition of Private Pilot Oral Exam Guide Released
The new edition includes updates reflecting the FAA’s new MOSAIC regulations and their impact on light-sport aircraft and pilot privileges.
The Killing Zone Updated
In the book author Paul Craig leverages his knowledge as a flight instructor and researcher to analyze National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) accident reports with the goal of helping prevent accidents that injure or kill pilots and their passengers. His examination of 40 years of accident data found that pilots are at the greatest risk of being involved in an airplane accident when they have between 50 and 350 flight hours — what he calls the Killing Zone.
Book examines role of human factors in aviation safety
Drawing upon the latest scientific research, aviation safety studies, and accident findings, author Dale Wilson explores the nature of human limitations and how they affect flight.
Latest edition of Dictionary of Aeronautical Terms released
The new eighth edition, which contains more than 13,000 aviation-specific definitions and acronyms, collects all of the terms in the Federal Aviation Regulations (Title 14 CFR), glossaries from FAA handbooks, advisory circulars, the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), and Pilot/Controller Glossary, as well as definitions not found in government publications, according to ASA officials.
Leadership transition in the works at ASA
Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA) has named Jen Storm as its next general manager. The leadership transition comes as Jackie Spanitz retires at the end of 2025, after 32 years at the company.
Commercial Pilot Oral Exam updated
Arranged in a question-and-answer format, the guide lists the questions most likely to be asked by evaluators during the practical exam and provides responses. FAA references are provided throughout for further study, ASA officials noted.
An Illustrated Guide to Flying Workbook released
Designed as a companion to “An Illustrated Guide to Flying,” the workbook provides review questions for readers to solidify their knowledge of the principles and science detailed in the book, according to ASA officials.