The seventh edition of “The Pilot’s Manual: Ground School” covers all the required knowledge tested on the private and commercial FAA knowledge exams and the oral portion of the practical exam (check ride).
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ASA updates Student Pilot’s Flight Manual
The book from the legendary flight instructor William K. Kershner, edited by his son, William C. Kershner, is a ground school textbook, maneuvers manual, and syllabus all rolled into one, according to ASA officials.
ASA releases new edition of Aircraft Inspection, Repair & Alterations
This handbook for aviation mechanics, AMT schools, repair stations, aircraft owners, and homebuilders details the standards for acceptable methods, techniques, and practices for the inspection, repair, and alteration of aircraft.
ASA introduces student sectional study tool
Not for use in navigation, this less expensive chart alternative provides the information pilots in training need to learn airspace, flight planning, and route selection, company officials added.
The Complete Private Pilot and syllabus updated
The 14th edition of The Complete Private Pilot textbook and the eighth edition of The Complete Private Pilot Syllabus have been updated to reflect current rules, procedures, and equipment, according to ASA officials.
Free Plotting Your Course brochure updated
Designed to mimic a true aeronautical chart, the brochure includes information on how to earn a pilot certificate, ASA officials noted, adding it is also designed to pique the interest of aspiring aviators in a fun way.
ASA releases new editions of FAA handbooks for glider and balloon pilots
Both books have been updated to meet modern practices for safe glider and balloon flight and training operations, according to ASA officials.
ASA updates composites textbook
Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA) has released the third edition of “Essentials of Advanced Composite Fabrication and Repair” by Louis C. Dorworth and Ginger L. Gardiner.
ASA begins shipping 2025 pilot test prep books
These new editions reflect the latest information to prepare for FAA knowledge exams and include book, software, and updates for two years, in addition to a free two-year subscription to Prepware.com, ASA officials said.