ASA CD-ROM Flight Library Series

The leader in FAR/AIM and aviation information resources brings you the most complete CD-ROM reference library available - the ASA Flight Library Series. The program uses Folio Version 4.2 which brings with it the easiest, fastest, and most thorough search engine available.

The CD-ROMs are published annually. The 2004 Series includes all the newest FAA releases: Instrument Flying Handbook (the replacement for the AC 61-27C), Airplane Flying Handbook (the replacement for the AC 61-21A Flight Training Handbook), Aircraft Weight and Balance Handbook, Aviation Instructor's Handbook, Rotorcraft Flying Handbook and the Balloon Flying Handbook.

Pro-Flight Library CD

Includes everything in the Flight Library CD, plus:

• All 14 CFR (FAR Regulations (Parts 1 through 499)
• Preambles and proposed rules
• Hazardous materials (Hazmat) regulations
• EPA and NTSB regulations pertaining to aircraft
• Air carrier and ADA regulations
• Aviation law and legal interpretations
• ATC Handbook, inspector's handbooks, FAA Orders
• All Airworthiness Directives (ADs) since 1941
• Summary of STCs
• General Aviation Airworthiness Alerts
• TERPs (IFR Terminal Procedures) manual
• More than 700 Advisory Circulars
• Over 850 publications, and over 6,000 on-line graphics!

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ASA Test Prep

The leading resource for FAA Knowledge Exam preparation for over 55 years, ASA continues to produce the best books available to prepare students for all the exams.

• FAA Computer Testing Supplement is bundled with every test book so you will become accustomed to referring to the FAA Figures and Legends as you will during the test.
• The FAA tests are on a one-year cycle, with changes made up to 3 times a year. We make sure you have the most current information by publishing the books in July of each year, and posting updates on the ASA website that show changes made to the test questions.
• ASA's Test Preps contain the FAA questions and answer stems–plus answers, explanations (for both correct and incorrect answers), references, and FAA subject codes. Chapter text and illustrations help you more fully understand the concepts.
• The questions are arranged into chapters based on subject matter to promote better understanding, aid recall, and thus provide a more efficient study guide.
• ASA test books include all the questions: airplane, rotorcraft, glider, and lighter-than-air categories are all included, and the questions are identified as to which test they apply.
• Free email updates available as changes occur.

Use the Test Prep to study when away from your computer. Use the corresponding Prepware program to track your progress and simulate the FAA test for the best possible preparation.

Prepware Comprehensive preparation and study software for FAA Knowledge Exams

ASA Prepware is the personal computer-based study and test tool that helps you excel on all your FAA Knowledge Exams. More than a "question and answer" recounting of test questions, it's the essential tool that combines a powerful software program with the accurate and instructional material you expect from ASA.

Electronic updates that you can download throughout the year from the ASA website keep your database current as the FAA makes changes to the tests!

Realistic test simulation, study and review models, detailed performance graphs, comprehensive study guides and built-in timers give you the confidence you need to ace your FAA exam. Whether you choose to simulate an actual FAA test, or study specific subjects and questions, Prepware has the tools you need.

Also included is the instructor utility "QuizMaker" for generating pop quizzes or exams using actual FAA questions. Quizzes can be of any length and on any specific subject. You can print exams, student answer sheets, and instructor master-correcting keys for quick grading, or issue these customized tests electronically for your students to take right on the computer.

A&P Test Guides

Prepared by industry expert Dale Crane, these guides help applicants pass the FAA Knowledge Exams required for A&P certification. Each guide contains the FAA questions with answers, explanations and references in a format that promotes increased learning comprehension and retention. The Fast-Track Test Guides also include a helpful guide to the Practical and Oral Tests.

Inspection Authorization Test Prep, 3rd Edition

An important reference source for AMT schools, and for any mechanic who is seeking to add Inspection Authorization to his or her qualifications. All Inspection Authorization candidates must take and pass the FAA's test. The IA Test Prep provides all the prerequisites and requirements to apply for and pass the IA test, plus 220 sample questions that typify the questions candidates are likely to be asked on the FAA's IA Knowledge Exam. Along with these study questions, the FAA reference material and figures that apply to the test are included – excerpts from Advisory Circulars, Airworthiness Directives, regulations, FAA Orders, and Type Certificate Data Sheets (TCDS). 504 pages.

Oral & Practical Exam Guide

This book prepares the AMT candidate for the general, airframe, and powerplant exams with information on the certification process, typical projects and required skill levels, practical knowledge requirements in a question and answer format, and reference materials for further study. 208 pages.

Textbooks and Kits

ASA textbooks are written by some of aviation's best teachers and subject experts, and edited regularly by ASA's own staff to reflect regulatory changes in aviation training. Whether you're looking for a text for your own study, or to serve as the core of a training program, ASA has the textbook series for you.

Aviation Maintenance Technician Series

Dale Crane's textbook series provides the most complete, up-to-date texts for A&P students and educators. The curriculum meets 14 CFR Part 147 requirements and includes all of the aeronautical knowledge required for the FAA Knowledge Exams for AMTs. They are written and designed for at-home, classroom, or university-level training.

Each comprehensive textbook includes colored charts, tables, and illustrations throughout, with an extensive glossary, index, and additional career information. This series was created to set the pace for maintenance technician training and attain a level of quality that surpasses all other maintenance textbooks on the market.

A study guide is included within each textbook in the form of Study Question sections with Answer keys printed at the end of each chapter. These can be used for evaluation by an instructor or for self-testing. The AMT Series textbooks are all-inclusive; no separate, inconvenient workbook is needed by the student or instructor.

The Pilot's Manual Series

The success of the Pilot's Manual textbook series lies in its remarkable Editorial Team, which includes airline, military and professional pilots, flight instructors, university professors, FAA representatives, meteorologiest, members of the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, an designated examiners. The writing is clear, concise, and provides comprehensive information on the practical aspects of flying. Each book has more than 500 pages and at least as many original graphics and charts. There are also helpful notes in the outside margins for quick definitions of terms, further emphasis on key points, or explanation of mnemonic devices that, over their many years of experience, the authors have found to be tremendous benefit to the student. Each chapter closes with review questions highlighting the important facts, and all air work is depicted graphically as well as textually for maximum comprehension.

Pilot's Manual - Flight Training, 3rd Edition

Provides all the practical flight knowledge necessary for Private, Commercial, and CFI certificates, with all the flight maneuvers explained in detail, depicted with full-color graphics, and in accord with the practical test standards. Glossary, index, full-color illustration, 656 pages.

Pilot's Manual - Private & Commercial, 2nd Edition

Prepares the reader for the Private and Commercial FAA Knowledge Exams, covering all of the aeronautical knowledge required by both certificates. Glossary, index, 690 pages.

Pilot's Manual - Instrument Flying, 4th Edition

Covers all the knowledge requirements to pass the Instrument FAA Knowledge and Oral Exams, as well as an instrument checkride. Glossary, index, 634 pages.

The Complete Pilot Series

Mr. Gardner writes in a conversational manner that is approachable and concise, yet comprehensive. This practical and "user-friendly" style leads pilots to a greater understanding of the material. All his books are reinforced by the caliber of personal experience that integrates "technique and procedures" with mastery. Using the FAA Knowledge Exams as a premise for study, Garner makes the required knowledge practical and explains how to transfer it to the cockpit. The best books for absorbing the subjects while mastering the flight and cockpit environments simultaneously!

The Complete Advanced Pilot

For students who want to prepare for their Commercial Certificate and Instrument Rating simultaneously. Combines these two phases to produce a seamless, effective method for efficient training with lowered expenses. The best way to expedite the Instrument and Commercial certification process. Review questions follow each chapter. Foreword by Dave Gwinn. Soft Cover, illustrated, index, glossary, 472 pages.

The Complete Private Pilot, 9th Edition

For anyone interested in pursuing a Private Pilot or Recreational Pilot certificate; details all that's involved with the adventures of becoming a pilot. Several chapters refer to aeronautical charts, and a full-color example of a sectional chart is provided as a foldout for use with the many interactive exercises throughout the text. Each chapter concludes with sample review questions taken directly from the FAA tests. Ninth Edition includes links to helpful resources on the internet. Equally effective for both Part 61 and 141 programs. Soft cover, illustrated, index, glossary, 336 pages.

The Complete Multi-Engine Pilot

The essentials of a complete multi-engine training program with study questions, written exam, and syllabus. Covers the aerodynamic fundamentals that govern multi-engine flight. Learn the fundamentals of flying multi-engine aircraft and aerodynamic laws that govern multi-engine flight under Bob Gardner's experienced and energetic tutoring.

Applicable to both U.S. and international multi-engine training programs, this textbook provides all the information needed to earn a multi-engine rating, covering the aeronautical knowledge and the skill required, as well as checking out in a new twin. Review questions conclude each chapter, and appendices provide a syllabus for an integrated flight/ground training program, a written exam for use when checking out in a new twin, and reprints of applicable FAA advisory circulars and source material for further study on all aspects of multi-engine training.

Bob Gardner's textbooks have been in publication since 1985 and are continually updated and expanded to keep up with FAA regulations and procedures. Mr. Gardner writes in a conversational style that is readable and comprehensive, bringing the reader to a greater understanding of the material. All his books are reinforced by the caliber of personal experience that integrates technique and procedures with mastery. The Complete Pilot Series is designed for use in certified flight schools, for home study, and as a base for student kits. The Complete Multi-Engine Pilot contains a glossary and extensive Appendices, is indexed, and illustrated; 182 pages.

Student Kits

Built from the best training tools ASA has to offer, this student kit ensures that you've met all the regulatory requirements for a successful training program.

Kit includes:

Oral Exam Guide

These exam guides are written to help prepare applicants for their oral exams with FAA examiners. Using a question and answer format, each guide takes the question most likely to be asked by examiners and provides succinct, easy to follow responses. Pilots will find these guides indispensable tools in both planning for what to expect and mastering the subject matter. Instructors rate these as excellent preparation for students, as well as preps for Instrument Proficiency Checks (IPCs), aircraft transitions, and as general refresher material.

Guide to the Biennial Flight Review

This book offers complete preparation for taking or issuing a Flight Review. It contains the most commonly asked questions regarding the Flight Review, questions and answers in preparation for it, appropriate references for further study, relevant Advisory Circulars, and a checklist. All information is useful to both Flight Review candidates and issuing CFIs. Third edition 2001; 128 pages.

Airplane Flying Handbook

The FAA's Airplane Flying Handbook (previously called Flight Training Handbook) has been required reading for all pilots for more than 30 years. This book introduces the basic pilot skills and knowledge essential for piloting airplanes. It benefits student pilots just beginning their aviation endeavors, as well as those pilots wishing to improve their flying proficiency and aeronautical knowledge, pilots preparing for additional certificates or ratings, and flight instructors engaged in the instruction of both students and licensed pilots.

This new Edition features full-color illustrations, and expands all technical subject areas from the previous 1999 edition. In addition to updating the existing material, it also incorporates new areas of safety concerns and technical information not previously covered, such as runway incursion avoidance, use of checklists, positive transfer of controls when 2 pilots are flying together, and transitioning to turboprop and jet-powered airplanes.

This handbook introduces the future pilot to the realm of flight and provides information and guidance in the performance of procedures and maneuvers required for pilot certification. It contains chapters dedicated to the introduction to flight training, ground operations, basic flight maneuvers, slow flight, stalls, and spins, takeoff and departure climbs, ground reference maneuvers, airport traffic patterns, approaches and landings, performance maneuvers, night operations, transition to complex airplanes, transition to multiengine airplanes, transition to tailwheel airplanes, transition to turboprop powered airplanes, transition to jet powered airplanes, and emergency procedures.

This books is the official FAA source for learning to fly and many test question for the FAA Knowledge Exams for pilots come from this reference. Illustrated throughout with full-color graphics and photography, and includes an index.

Soft cover, indexed, full-color illustration, 8-3/8" x 10-7/8" format, 280 pages.

Visualized Flight Maneuvers Handbooks

Excellent learning and teaching aids for instructors and students, these handbooks comply with current practical test standards and regulations. Fold-out pages allow each maneuver to be complete on a one-page spread, so the reader absorbs all the visual/textual information at once. Covers Private, Commercial and Flight Instructor maneuvers.

Plane Sense

Outlines the many rules, regulations and practical aspects of owning and operating your own aircraft. Effective 1999; 46 pages.

Aircraft Weight & Balance Handbook

A primary reference for all FAA Knowledge Exams, it covers weight and balance in detail for pilots, flight engineers, and AMTs at all levels. Includes a comprehensive glossary and index. Effective 1999; 96 pages, soft cover, color illustration throughout.

Severe Weather Flying

Describes how to anticipate hazardous weather conditions, avoid them in flight, and get out of them when encountered. As valuable for seasoned veterans as for relative newcomers. Soft cover, 190 pages, illustrated and indexed.

Flying America's Weather

In this fascinating book, pilot, AOPA Pilot editor, and author Tom Horne uses a region-by-region method to teach weather characteristics and phenomena. With illuminating graphics and text, Horne explains how to get the best out of America's worst flying weather. Readers can learn what to expect before embarking on a new trip. Soft cover, 340 pages, indexed and illustrated.

Say Again, Please, 2nd Edition

Typical ATC transmissions are featured in this book to illuminate the finer details of air traffic communication. Covers everything you need to communicate effectively in VFR, IFR, and emergency conditions. Soft cover, 208 pages, illustrated and indexed.

IFR for VFR Pilots

In this landmark book, Taylor provides VFR pilots with an emergency reserve of instrument flying techniques and procedures they need in order to cope with and survive an inadvertent encounter with IFR conditions. Second Edition. Soft cover, illustrated and indexed, 138 pages.

Aircraft Inspection, Repair and Alterations.

The "bible" for AMTs and aircraft owners alike, this book outlines standards for acceptable methods, techniques, and practices for the inspection, repair and alteration of aircraft. Includes both Part 1B and Part 2A (September 1998); includes Part 1B Change 1, effective 2001. 800 pages.

Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge

Required reading for 25 years, this book covers a variety of essential information for private pilots ranging from airplane performance to aeromedical factors. One of the primary references for FAA Knowledge Exam questions. Effective 1997; 180 pages, includes some color illustrations.

Instrument Flying Handbook.

Primary reference text for the Instrument Rating FAA Knowledge Exam. Covers the IFR system as well as aerodynamics, flight instrumentation, attitude flying and navigation as they apply to the instrument pilot. Effective 2001; 280 pages, soft cover, color illustrations, glossary, index.

Aviation Weather.

Earth's atmosphere, common IFR procedures, high-altitude weather and special area weather considerations are thoroughly discussed. Use with ASA AC00-45E. Effective 1975; 234 pages.

Aviation Weather Services.

Includes information in all areas of weather reports, forecasts and analysis, with details on the TAF/METAR system. Effective 1999; 216 pages.

Dictionary of Aeronautical Terms, 3rd Edition

Both a dictionary and an encyclopedia of aviation terminology, this third edition is essential for everyone in the industry. The most complete collection of terms available includes appendices with the periodic table of elements, phonetic alphabet, Morse code, and an expanded list of aviation acronyms and abbreviations. Soft cover, 600 pages, illustrated.

A&P HANDBOOKS

These FAA reprints provide the textual material needed to study each mechanics rating. They are the documents from which the FAA Knowledge Exams are drawn. Effective 1976.

Aviation Instructor's Handbook.

This is the main source for the Fundamentals of Instructing (FOI) FAA exam. Discusses principles of instructing, learning, and effectively passing on flight skills and know-how. Effective 1999; 152 pages, color illustrations, glossary, index.

Instrument Flying Refresher

In this unique book veteran IFR pilot Richard Collins takes the right seat beside Patrick Bradley, a relatively new IFR pilot, to demonstrate effective ways to grasp and solve IFR problems. One of the best books ever for learning the finer points of the IFR system. Soft cover, 236 pages, indexed.

Aviation Mechanic Handbook, 2nd Edition

Core reference guide for mechanics, aircraft owners, and pilots, this book compiles specs from stacks of reference books and government publications into a handy, toolbox-size reference guide. All the information critical to maintaining an aircraft. Your single source for applicable mathematics, conversions, formulas; aircraft nomenclature, controls, and system specs; material/tool identifications; hardware sizes/equivalents; metal fabrication and fabric covering techniques; inspections, corrosion detection/control; the most frequently used measurements, scales, charts, diagrams...and much more. Second Edition completely revised for current references and operating specifications; includes index, tabbed to facilitate quick lookups. Stay-flat flexible spiral binding is easy on all surfaces, and allows for easy on-the-job reference. 300 pages, 5" x 7" format.

Principles of Helicopter Flight

This comprehensive textbook explains the complexities of helicopter flight in clear, easy to understand terms. Covers all the aeronautical knowledge and skill helicopter pilots are required to know, including rotor stalls, mast bumping, wind effect and much more. Soft cover, 288 pages, illustrated, glossary, index.

Flying the Weather Map

Following an in-depth discussion of the logic and theory of aviation weather, Collins takes you along on 46 actual cross-country flights. The anecdotes provide a valuable education in weather interpretation, forecasting and decision making. Soft cover, 234 pages, illustrated and indexed.

Pilot's Guide Series

Subjects covered in detail include an overall description of the aircraft, limitations, handling characteristics, and loading/performance data. All the information is gleaned from flying experiences by experts in the industry, and is presented in an easy-to-read format. Pilot will find each guide in the series an invaluable companion to the aircraft's Flight Manual and an excellent sourcebook for the aircraft's principal characteristics.

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