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Human Factors: Enhancing Pilot Performance
Second Edition
Aviation’s impressive safety record is built on lessons learned from past mistakes. Yet accidents like controlled flight into terrain, loss of control, runway incursions, and midair collisions still happen—often due to human error.
This book dives into the physiological and psychological limits that affect pilots and explains why errors occur. Backed by scientific research and accident studies, it offers practical strategies to reduce risks and improve decision-making in the cockpit.
Whether you’re a private pilot or a seasoned airline pilot, Human Factors provides you with tools to recognize, avoid, and mitigate mistakes before they happen.
| | It's holiday season! Here are some recommended gifts for students, pilots, mechanics, and flight crew. | | |
Some of our most popular pilot training supplies include:
| | Training Books & Materials | | ASA's 2026 FAR/AIM Series is the #1 trusted source for Federal Aviation Regulations and updates. These books are a must-have for pilots, flight crew, and aviation mechanics. | | ASA's 2025-2026 Test Prep books now include Prepware at no additional cost! Millions of customers have passed their test the first time using our test preps and Prepware software. | | ASA's Oral Exam Guides provide preparation for your checkride in an easy-to- comprehend Q&A format. | | |
Attention Shoppers:
ASA offices will be closed for the holidays December 24 through December 26 and January 1-2. During these times, customer service will not be available.
The ASA warehouse will be closed from December 17 through January 2. Order processing and shipping will not take place during this time.
Regular shipping and office hours will resume January 5, 2026.
The last day to place orders for shipping in 2025 is December 16, by noon EST. Arrival before Christmas is not guaranteed. Orders received after noon December 16, 2025, will not ship until January 5, 2026.
| | ASA's textbook updates provide corrections and new information to supplement content that may have been affected by regulation or industry changes since publication. | | |
Textbook
OEG-C12
8083-1B
8083-3C
8083-5
8083-25C
8083-29
PPT14
OEG-P14
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Commercial Pilot Oral Exam Guide
Aircraft Weight and Balance Handbook
Airplane Flying Handbook
Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook
Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
Powered Parachute Flying Handbook
The Complete Private Pilot
Private Pilot Oral Exam Guide
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November 2025
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October 2025
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An Aviator's Field Guide to Owning an Airplane
By Jason Blair
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In An Aviator’s Field Guide to Owning an Airplane, author Jason Blair shares the knowledge and tips he’s gained from his many years owning aircraft and assisting numerous customers buy, sell, manage, and maintain their own airplanes.
You’ll discover how to determine the full cost of aircraft ownership, select insurance, consider tax implications, pick an airport to call home, assess and choose aircraft storage, safely move your airplane, manage maintenance work, find and organize important documents, manage and determine the significance of inoperative equipment, evaluate potential modifications for improved performance, upgrade avionics, overhaul or swap an engine, budget for future maintenance, and more. Blair’s goal is to help you protect and properly maintain your aircraft so you can get the best use and enjoyment out of aircraft ownership.
| | Dealer of the Month: December | | |
Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA) is pleased to announce that its relocation to Kalamazoo, Michigan, is complete. This strategic move marks an exciting new chapter for the organization.
Greg Robbins, ASA’s owner since 2022 and a resident of Kalamazoo, views the relocation as both a professional milestone and a personal commitment in the company’s future. The majority of ASA staff will continue in their current positions within the organization’s existing hybrid operation. In this way, ASA is able to continue to grow while maintaining its dedication to superior customer service and innovation. West Michigan is known for its growing aviation community, central location, and dynamic business environment, offering an ideal foundation for ASA’s continued success. "This relocation is not just about changing our physical address, it is also about embracing new opportunities," said ASA President Greg Robbins.
ASA is committed to ensuring a seamless transition; you can expect the same high-quality services and support. As ASA begins this exciting new phase, the organization looks forward to leveraging the opportunities that West Michigan has to offer. While the address and hours are changing, ASA’s phone number, website, and emails remain unchanged.
| | Originally launched in 2008, the Learn to Fly Blog is for student pilots and those considering flight training. This is a great resource to acquire the aeronautical knowledge needed to be successful during and after training. Certificated pilots and flight instructors will find this a platform full of insights into the aviation environment, in addition to providing encouragement and guidance to newer members of the aviation community. | | Join the Future in Flight Podcast and navigate the exciting world of flight, with inspiring stories from young aviators, expert insights from industry leaders, and practical guidance to launch your aviation dreams. | | |
ASA has partnered with AviNation to sponsor the "Rising Star" program, a recognition program designed to empower and elevate students who show a passion for aviation and want to pursue an education and/or career in the aviation industry.
Each Rising Star will receive a prize package from ASA to help with their future training needs. This month we would like to congratulate Benjamin Weber and Alex Goetsch on being AviNation's new Rising Stars. Learn more about these remarkable students on social media.
| | Scholarship Opportunities | | |
Flight Training Scholarships
EAA is now accepting applications for flight training and post-secondary scholarships.
Applications are due by December 19, 2025.
EAA also manages the Ray Foundation, providing scholarships to help cover flight training expenses for youth.
Applications are due by January 31, 2026.
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Maintenance Scholarships
Choose Aerospace is now accepting applications for:
- Aviation Maintenance Apprentice Toolbox
- Intermediate Aviation Toolset (valued at $7,100)
- AMT Series Textbooks (valued at $585 each)
- Avionics Textbook Set (valued at $345 each)
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General Familiarization Course and Certification (Valued at $500 each)
Applications are due by March 1, 2026
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A compass works because its needle is a small magnet that aligns with Earth’s magnetic field. When another magnet is brought nearby, it creates its own magnetic field, which can pull the needle away from true north. This interference, known as “deviation” causes the compass to give incorrect readings. To maintain accuracy, pilots and sailors keep magnets and metal objects away from compasses.
For more information on magnetic compass behavior around magnets, see the Dictionary of Aeronautical Terms and the Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge.
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Last month we asked what the most challenging flight skill was to learn during instrument flight rules (IFR) training. You answered "managing workload and multitasking" most with 23% of votes. With even votes, were "holding pattern entries," "maintaining situational awareness without visual cues," "reading and interpreting IFR charts," and "not yet started IFR training" tied for second. And lastly, with 10% of votes was "flying instrument approaches."
The following poll is for anyone who wants to participate. Your participation in the poll is voluntary. Your identity will not be made public and is used solely for the purpose of understanding ENROUTE reader preferences, so that we can continue to provide you with the products, services, and information most useful to your training journey.
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| If Santa upgraded his sleigh, what aircraft should he choose? | | | | Trusted in aviation training since 1940, ASA creates first-class products that empower pilots and mechanics to succeed—whether your journey involves earning your airman certificate, flying or maintaining a new aircraft, or climbing the career ladder. Backed by integrity and exceptional customer service, our pilot supplies, books, and digital training help you navigate the dynamic aviation landscape. With ASA by your side, the sky is not the limit—it’s just the beginning! | | |
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