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.
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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.
ASA updates Guide to the Flight Review
The ninth edition, which reflects the latest FAA procedures and regulations, covers pilot privileges and limitations, aircraft maintenance, drone operations, weather, aerodynamics, aircraft performance, navigation, communications, regulations, airspace, airport operations, risk management, system operations and malfunctions, human factors, and more.
ASA releases latest edition of Aeronautical Chart User’s Guide
Produced by the FAA’s Aeronautical Information Services branch, the Aeronautical Chart User’s Guide explains all the symbology for FAA sectional, terminal area, flyway planning, helicopter route, enroute low- and high-altitude, and oceanic route charts, as well as standard terminal arrival routes, standard instrument departures, and instrument approach procedures, according to ASA officials.
ASA Pilot Training App released
The new Pilot Training app from Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA) provides access to private pilot, instrument pilot, and remote pilot ground schools, with preparation for the FAA Knowledge Exams.
ASA president receives W.W. Estridge Award
Greg Robbins, president of Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA), was recently awarded the W.W. Estridge Award during the University Aviation Association 2024 Collegiate Aviation Education Conference & Expo in Memphis, Tennessee.