Dictionary of Aeronautical Terms
Eighth Edition
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ASA’s ultimate reference book contains more than 13,000 accurate, aviation-specific definitions and acronyms. This eighth edition collects terms from the Federal Aviation Regulations (Title 14 CFR) and includes glossary terms from FAA handbooks, advisory circulars, the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), and the Pilot/Controller Glossary, as well as aviation-related definitions not found in government publications.
Nearly 500 illustrations further define and aid visual recognition of the terms, and the appendices include a useful list of 2,500 aviation acronyms and abbreviations, the phonetic alphabet, and other resources.
| | | Whether you are looking for study and testing tools for the FAA Knowledge Exam, or the most accurate and reliable FAR/AIM products available, ASA has an app for that! | | | | | B737 Type Rating Flashcards | | |
ASA AirClassics® Crew Pack—The Ultimate Flight Bag
This travel backpack is weather-resistant and equipped with stow-away padded shoulder straps, a luggage pass-through, several carrying handles, and multiple organizational pockets, plus it opens up like a suitcase.
Dimensions: 13" W x 19" H x 7'' D (33 cm x 48.2 cm x 17.8 cm)
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ASA AirClassics® Crew Trip Bag
The AirClassics® Crew Trip Bag was made for those who value structure, style, and serious functionality on the go. Engineered for pilots and flight crew, this bag also serves as a great personal item for passengers.
Dimensions: 14" W x 11.5" H x 7.5" D (35.6 cm x 29.2 cm x 19 cm).
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ASA's FAA Handbooks—Trusted for 85 years
ASA's FAA Handbooks have been the trusted source for FAA publications for more than 85 years. You can count on ASA for accurate and up-to-date FAA information. Don't be fooled by imposters that have a yearly edition label on the front cover. FAA publications are based on the edition number and letter listed in the upper right-hand corner of the book. Look for the ASA wings logo to ensure you are purchasing the latest authentic FAA release.
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Calling all pilots in training! This next eBook offer is for you.
Join the ASA Library Members Only list and receive as much as 50% off select eBooks in the ASA Library. These limited-time offers are sent to registered ASA Library members only, and are good for just a few days.
Register by Sunday, October 12th, at 11:59pm to receive the next offer for Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (8083-25C).
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Federal Aviation Regulations
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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2025 FAR/AIM
2025 FAR-AMT
2025 FAR-FC
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Update
September 22, 2025
September 9, 2025
September 9, 2025
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The Flight Instructor's Survival Guide
By Arlynn McMahon
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After passing the FAA’s Fundamentals of Instructing (FOI) test, the real challenge begins—applying those principles in flight training. In The Flight Instructor's Survival Guide, Arlynn McMahon shares 44 engaging stories that bring FOI concepts to life, offering practical strategies for real-world instruction.
With humor, wisdom, and decades of experience, McMahon shows how instructors juggle psychology, human factors, professionalism, effective communication, customer service, and ethics. A companion to the Aviation Instructor’s Handbook (8083-9), this guide is rich with insight for flight and ground instructors alike.
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About High Tide Aviation in their words:
High Tide Aviation has grown from humble beginnings into the premier flight training and air tour provider along the Southeast Shores. Founded in 2013 by Jessica Ward as High Tide Helicopters, the school started with a single Robinson R22. Today, High Tide operates a diverse fleet of 14 aircraft, both rotary and fixed wing, alongside a Redbird FMX full-motion simulator. With the recent achievement of FAA Part 141 certification, High Tide now offers a more structured and accelerated training path for aspiring pilots, complementing its flexible Part 61 programs.
Flight training remains the core of High Tide’s mission, but the company also serves the community through scenic air tours, a fully stocked pilot shop, and partnerships with local colleges in North Carolina and Georgia. These partnerships extend aviation education into the classroom, with High Tide instructors teaching ground schools for private, instrument, and UAS ratings.
| | 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. | | |
Safety in aviation has many dimensions: aircraft maintenance, flight operations, air traffic control, and human performance. One area that often receives attention only after a crisis is mental health among aviation professionals—pilots, air traffic controllers, and others...
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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 Gaurang Nandedkar and Luke Pylypciw on being AviNation's new Rising Stars. Learn more about these remarkable students on social media.
| | Adam Alpert Receives Wright Brothers Award | | |
Please help us in congratulating Adam Alpert, author of We Have a No Crash Policy, for receiving the FAA's prestigious Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award.
Named in honor of Orville and Wilbur Wright, the award is given to FAA or CAA certificated pilots who have more than 50 years of safe piloting experience in the civil, military, or combined sectors.
| | | GAA Nominations Now Accepted | | |
Nominations for the 2026 General Aviation Awards (GAA) are being accepted until November 30, 2025.
This program is a combined effort between the aviation industry and the FAA to recognize individuals for their professionalism and dedication to the field. GAA encourages flight schools, organizations, and FSDOs to submit their nominations. GAA will recognize every nominee this year for their contributions to the community.
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Attention! Only one more week to submit your applications.
Women in Aviation International (WAI) offers forty-five scholarships in several categories, such as general aviation, flight, helicopter, aviation maintenance, dispatch, and aerospace engineering.
Applications are open until October 15, 2025.
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Last month we asked if you would fly on a fully autonomous aircraft. Surprisingly, the votes were split evenly between "sure," "I'm not against it, but I'd prefer a human pilot as a backup," and "absolutely not," with 16% of readers saying they're "unsure" and to ask again in a few years.
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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