Greg Robbins, ASA’s owner since 2022 and a resident of Kalamazoo, says he views the relocation as a professional milestone and a personal commitment in the company’s future.
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ASA debuts Aviator Intelligence app
Whether preparing for a check ride, teaching a ground school class, or reviewing flight procedures, the app provides fast, reliable, aviation information in seconds, according to ASA officials.
ASA and Sporty’s launch new CFI and ATP certification courses
ASA has partnered with Sporty’s on two new courses: The Flight Instructor Checkride and Test Prep Course and the ATP Knowledge Test and Checkride Prep Course.
2026 Aviation Mechanic Test Guides now available
ASA Test Guides prepare applicants for the General, Airframe, and Powerplant FAA Knowledge Exams and align with the Aviation Mechanic Airman Certification Standards (FAA-S-ACS-1) and Part 147.
2026 FAR/AIM to be available in July
Available since 1945, the ASA FAR/AIM Series books are indexed and show clearly-marked changes since the last release for quick reference, according to company officials.
ASA updates drone textbook
The third edition of the textbook is designed to prepare readers for the FAA Knowledge exam, as well as how drones fly, their components and systems, and the requirements to fly in the same airspace as crewed aircraft.
An Aviator’s Field Guide to the Seaplane Rating released
Bill Young’s new guide for aspiring seaplane pilots details what students need to know to earn their Airplane Single-Engine Sea (ASES) Rating.
Private Pilot exam guide updated
The 14th edition includes more than 900 questions and responses to ensure all the subjects a private pilot candidate will be tested on during a check ride and review flight are covered, including pilot qualifications, preflight/post-flight procedures, airworthiness, aircraft systems, performance and limitations, airspace, airport operations, weather, flight planning, human factors, night operations, emergency equipment, and more.
ASA releases new merch
Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA) has released some new “merch” for fans of the brand: The new ASA hat and the new ASA mug.