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.
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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.
The Pilot’s Manual: Ground School updated
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).
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.