ASA is now shipping the first two books in a new series titled An Aviator’s Field Guide by Jason Blair. The guides provide helpful information for flying different types of aircraft, as well as in various environments, according to ASA officials. Blair offers self-study guidance with the expertise and experience of an instructor and designated pilot […]
Books
Book: Vertical Horizons dives into the history of Canada’s Okanagan Helicopters
From a humble start (aren’t they all though?) Okanagan Helicopters has a remarkable history that includes, “the first unaccompanied commercial helicopter ferry flight from Canada to the UK, monitoring polar bears in the High Arctic, providing offshore oil rig support during monsoons, and, at the company’s high point, operations in over 33 countries with 600 […]
New edition of Aircraft Systems for Pilots available
The fourth edition of Aircraft Systems for Pilots by Dale DeRemer has been released. In print for more than 30 years and continually updated, it serves as a comprehensive college textbook for pilots learning aircraft systems, according to officials with ASA. The book is a single-source manual of what pilots should know about basic aircraft systems, […]
Hangar Flying is just what the CFI ordered for those dark winter nights
It seems like only yesterday my family and I were lounging in Hawaii soaking up the sun. It was July. Today, we’re starting to plan for Thanksgiving and beyond. Where has the time, and the Hawaiian sunshine, gone? Sigh. Fear not, warmer temperatures and far off adventure are near. Just grab a book and off […]
New edition of Aviation Mechanic Handbook released
ASA has released the seventh edition of the Aviation Mechanic Handbook. The updated version reflects current procedures, and adds information on welding, turbine engines, and troubleshooting, according to ASA officials. The Aviation Mechanic Handbook is a toolbox-size book. Company officials note that this standard reference for the industry is based on the long-in-print original by Dale Crane. Excerpted […]
The Adventures of an Airplane Nut published
Ron Pagano, a flight-test engineer for 34 years with the Hamilton Standard Division of the United Aircraft Corporation (now United Technologies Corporation) shares his lifelong love of aviation in his debut book, The Adventures of an Airplane Nut. While many books on aviation tell the stories of flight heroes and aces, Ron tells his story […]
New edition of Visualized Flight Maneuvers Handbook released
ASA has released the fourth edition of Visualized Flight Maneuvers For High Wing Aircraft. The updated version complies with the Private Pilot Airman Certification Standards (ACS-6). Company officials note that the handbook covers all the flight maneuvers required for Private, Sport, Commercial, and Flight Instructor certification. Each maneuver is depicted in detail according to type […]
New book for Aviation Maintenance Technicians
New from ASA is Practical Electricity for Aviation Maintenance Technicians. The new book is based on the original text by Dale Crane, and edited by Dennis W. Wilt. Illustrated throughout, each chapter concludes with review questions for classroom and self-study use. ASA officials note that it is an ideal textbook for high school STEM and Magnet programs, […]
When the Navy Took to the Air published
Just published is “When the Navy Took to the Air: The Experimental Seaplane Stations of the Royal Naval Air Service.” The book tells the story of the Royal Navy’s experimental First World War air stations. Now forgotten, these experimental air stations were the equivalent of Farnborough, the US Air Force Test Center at Edwards AFB, and Russia’s […]