The Dale Crane Dictionary of Aeronautical Terms contains more than 11,000 aviation-specific terms and definitions, and nearly 500 illustrations. The sixth edition includes terms from Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, glossaries from FAA handbooks, advisory circulars and manuals, the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) and Pilot/Controller Glossary, as well as definitions not found […]
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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 […]
Latest edition of The Pilot’s Manual: Flight School released
The new fifth edition of The Pilot’s Manual: Flight School has been updated to reflect current rules and procedures, as well as the Airman Certification Standards. This textbook covers all the required tasks for the FAA Practical Exam for the Private and Commercial certificates, according to ASA officials. With text supported by more than 500 full-color […]
VFR Flight Handbook updated
The Third Edition of the “VFR Flight Handbook” has been released. Author Anthony A. Repeta has gathered, condensed and organized material from FAA publications and other sources to create the handbook, with notes on aircraft operation and the rules, regulations, procedures (normal and emergency) for flying VFR in all classes of airspace. Regulatory information has been […]
New edition of ‘Lesson Plans to Train Like You Fly’ released
Now available is the second edition of “Lesson Plans to Train Like You Fly” by author Arlynn McMahon. McMahon presents lesson plans for flight instructors in the form of scenario-based “maneuver briefings.” A resource for active instructors, the lesson plans are also helpful to CFI applicants preparing their own materials, officials with ASA note. Lesson Plans […]
Flightlight introduced
ASA has introduced the Flightlight, a 3-in-one LED flashlight that toggles between red, green or white depending on your cockpit needs. With an LED life of 100,000 hours, the included alkaline batteries can keep this flashlight illuminated for up to 17 hours, according to ASA officials. The on/off switch located on the bottom allows for easy […]
New edition of Visualized Flight Maneuvers Handbook released
The fourth edition of the Visualized Flight Maneuvers Handbook For Low Wing Aircraft has be released. The manual, which covers all the flight maneuvers required for Private, Sport, Commercial, and Flight Instructor certification, is updated to comply with the Private Pilot Airman Certification Standards (ACS-6). Illustrated fold-outs show each maneuver step-by-step from the perspective of flying […]
Student Flight Record updated
ASA’s new edition of the Student Flight Record for Private Pilot Airplane has been updated to comply with the Airman Certification Standards (ACS). This folder makes the CFI’s job easier by providing a record of accomplishments for each lesson, student performance, flight hours, and more, ASA officials note. All Area of Operations and Tasks from […]
FAA Remote Pilot Study Guide released
The new FAA Remote Pilot Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Study Guide (FAA-G-8082-22) is now available in print and in eBook PDF format from ASA. Applicants seeking a Remote Pilot Certificate with an sUAS rating must pass an FAA Knowledge Exam. In this study guide, the FAA lays out the knowledge areas required for preparing to take […]