Building a Career in Aviation | | |
ASA offers a roadmap of books for aspiring and professional pilots that addresses every phase of an aviation career.
An Aviator’s Field Guide to the Pilot Career Path lays the foundation, guiding readers through early decisions on training, financing, medical considerations, and efficiently progressing from first flight to career eligibility.
Checklist for Success then bridges the gap between qualifications and employment, helping pilots translate their technical experience into the leadership, communication, and self-awareness skills required to navigate today’s competitive airline hiring process.
Finally, Pilots In Command supports new airline pilots, as well as those upgrading to Captain, with insights on professionalism and leadership to help them navigate their new roles.
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ASA is currently exhibiting at the NGPA Industry Expo today and tomorrow (Feb 5-6) at the Palm Springs Convention Center. You can find us at the entrance of the Expo Hall.
Stop by the ASA booth to see the latest products and enter to win a drawing for multiple prizes. Winners will be drawn at 3 p.m. Thursday and Friday.
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ASA's FAR/AIM Series provides the most complete and up-to-date information available. As a subscriber to our free update subscription service, you receive notices automatically when a regulatory or procedural change is released by the FAA.
These latest updates to the FAR/AIM series can be found in the table below.
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2026 FAR/AIM
2026 FAR-AMT
2026 FAR-FC
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February 2, 2026
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Navigating Weather
A Pilot's Guide to Airborne and Datalink Weather Radar
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Weather radar information is one of the most valuable tools available to pilots to ensure safe, efficient, and comfortable flight operations. Author David Ison takes you through the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to operate both airborne and datalink weather radar. With a focus on simplicity and real-world application, Dr. Ison introduces and explains the essential concepts of radar operation and interpretation. Beginning with radar and severe weather theory, he covers the attributes of inclement weather phenomena, how they are detected, and how pilots can evaluate these conditions through available radar sources. Airborne weather radar essentials such as attenuation, tilt management, contouring, and gain are explained with real-world examples. The text outlines advanced features including auto-tilt, turbulence detection, wind shear warning systems, and terrain mapping, providing operational strategies for all phases of flight.
Each chapter presents case examples, concept questions to test your understanding, and scenarios to assess your judgment and evaluation skills. Regardless of your current skill level—whether you are just considering adding datalink radar to your toolkit or have been flying with airborne radar for years—this book can serve as a fundamental reference on using radar data in flight.
| | Dealer of the Month: February | | |
About Hammond Aviation in their words:
Hammond Aviation Ltd. was founded in 1995 and is 100% family-owned and operated by the Hammond family. However, the family legacy in aviation goes back much further than that! Telford "Chum" Hammond flew Tiger Moths, Harvards, PBY Canso Flying Boats, Hurricanes, and Swordfish Torpedo Bombers in the Royal Canadian Air Force and the British Royal Navy during World War II. Chum owned several businesses and passed his love of flying on to his sons and grandsons. Hammond Aviation was started in the basement of their farmhouse in St. Mary’s, Ontario, in 1995 to serve the local aviation community. They quickly outgrew that location and moved to their FBO and aircraft maintenance facility at the Waterloo International Airport in Breslau, Ontario. The Hammonds have owned a Cessna Cardinal, Piper Aztec, Cessna Skymaster, and a Vampire jet. They currently own a Cessna 150 and two Cessna 172s used for banner towing, charters, and rentals, plus a vintage T-33 jet trainer that is operated under Waterloo Warbirds.
Today, Hammond Aviation Pilot Supplies is one of Canada’s largest retailers and wholesalers of aviation products, offering a comprehensive selection of headsets, flight gear, and pilot supplies. We feature a large selection of aviation textbooks and flight manuals targeted toward student pilots that will take them right through to the airline transport rating. We also publish our own line of pilot and technical logbooks. Hammond Aviation is proud to be an ASA distributor, and our ASA line of products is the best in Canada!
Our unique location provides the only airport FBO-based pilot shop in Canada, offering unparalleled convenience to our customers! Fly in or drive in—our friendly, personal and efficient service is guaranteed by our knowledgeable and experienced staff, and you can enjoy a fresh cup of coffee on the house! Can’t make it in—no problem! Ordering is easy from our website, and we offer daily shipping from coast-to-coast!
| | 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. | | |
Spatial disorientation (SD) remains one of aviation’s most persistent human factors and, according to the FAA, plays a role in approximately 80% of aviation accidents. It can affect any pilot, regardless of experience. The FAA’s recent InFO 26003 emphasizes the importance of comprehensive SD training for …
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If you’re early in your flight training, icing might feel like a “future problem” reserved for instrument pilots and turbine aircraft. In reality, understanding anti-icing and deicing equipment is essential for every pilot—including student pilots flying basic training airplanes. Icing affects performance, control, and safety, and knowing how your aircraft …
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The perception that all pilots must have perfect vision is an enduring myth, but is it true? Many types of pilot certificates are available, and as medical technology improves, so do the possibilities. Don’t misunderstand, we won’t be certifying blind pilots any time soon, but the image of an eagle-eyed …
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| Dr. Paul Craig Featured on Podcast | | |
The Killing Zone author, Dr. Paul Craig was featured on the Midlife Pilot Podcast to discuss his latest book.
Episode 165: "The Killing Zone Returns: Why 50-350 Hours Are Still the Most Dangerous" is available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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The Schiff Show is an education variety show sponsored by Avemco with host Captain Brian Schiff. Each month, a listener will be selected at random to win an ASA FAR/AIM, with an additional yearly prize for a lucky listener.
Episode 14 is airing live on February 12th at 7 p.m. CT. "Weather or not? Avoiding the bad stuff," Join Captain Brian and Greg Reverdiau to learn about a weather technology picture that set a crew up for disaster.
| | | 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. Congratulations to this month's Rising Stars: Yahir Reyes Suarez and William Jenkins! Learn more about these remarkable students on social media.
| | AviNation 2026 Winter Issue | | |
AviNation's Winter 2026 Magazine Issue is out now!
This edition is packed with the kind of stories that remind you why aviation is worth chasing—underdogs who refused to quit, people who pushed through tragedy, and students who found a way into the industry anyway.
You’ll also see high school programs and hands-on pathways paving the way for the next generation of A&P tradespeople and industry leaders.
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Last month we asked what your top aviation training goal for 2026 is. The majority of you voted "recurrent training to stay safe." Following with 16% of votes were "venture beyond VFR (Instrument Rating)," and "make it a paycheck (Commercial Pilot)." And evenly in last place with 13% of votes were "get my wings," "get into a new aircraft," and "help pedestrians become pilots (CFI)."
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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| What aviation tool is most useful to you in your flight training? | | | | 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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