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Digital flight training manual for Private and Sport Pilot students, combining textbook, maneuvers guide, and syllabus in one interactive resource.
Complete Training Guide: Ground school, maneuvers, and syllabus integrated into one comprehensive eBook.
Updated Digital Edition: Fully revised 12th edition with color illustrations and improved formatting for digital reading.
Expert Authorship: Written by William K. Kershner and updated by William C. Kershner, both renowned flight instructors.
Accessible Anywhere: Ideal for studying on tablets, e-readers, and laptops—perfect for training on the go.
Companion to Print Version: Also available in print format for a complete training experience.
Detailed Product Description
The ASA Student Pilot’s Flight Manual, 12th Edition (eBook) delivers the same trusted content as the softcover version, now optimized for digital devices. Designed for Private and Sport Pilot students, this manual is a go-to training resource for mastering ground school concepts, flight maneuvers, and certification preparation.
Written by aviation legend William K. Kershner and updated by his son, William C. Kershner, the eBook provides methodical yet informal instruction backed by over 400 illustrations, charts, and diagrams. It covers first flights, presolo and solo phases, cross-country flying, and night operations—everything a student pilot needs to succeed.
The digital format makes it easy to access flight training content anytime, whether in the classroom or at the airport. Students, CFIs, and flight schools will find it an ideal companion to structured training programs.
Technical Specifications
Authors: William K. Kershner; edited by William C. Kershner
