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The Pilot's Manual Ground School

New Editions of Textbook and Syllabus

The seventh edition of The Pilot's Manual: Ground School covers all the required knowledge tested on the Private and Commercial FAA Knowledge Exams and the oral portion of the practical exam (checkride). With text supported by more than 800 full-color illustrations and photos, students will gain a detailed understanding of complex topics such as airplane and airport operations, regulations, human physiology in flight, chart reading, navigation and airspace, operational weather factors, aircraft performance, flight planning, and more. Content is organized to facilitate a building-block approach to learning and aligns with ASA’s Test Prep series.

Pilots seeking their Commercial Pilot Certificate will find separate, clearly labeled sections throughout this book to prepare for the Commercial Pilot FAA Knowledge Exam. Includes review questions (and answer keys) for each chapter, an extensive glossary of aviation abbreviations and acronyms, and a detailed index. Free instructor resources available, including PowerPoints and quizzes. Foreword by Barry Schiff. This book is part of The Pilot’s Manual Series used by leading universities as their standard classroom texts.

The companion Private Pilot Syllabus has been updated to reflect the new textbook edition. The new ninth edition provides a comprehensive and integrated ground and flight training curriculum, effective for both Part 61 and Part 141 programs.

The Pilot's Manual Ground School: Hardcover, 8.375 x 10.75 inches, 728 pages, color throughout. Private Pilot Syllabus: Softcover, 8.25 x 10.75 inches, 72 pages. Look for The Pilot's Manual Ground School at your local FBO, favorite online retailer, or at asa2fly.com.

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