[{"id":172781469832,"handle":"aviation-books","title":"Aviation Books","updated_at":"2026-07-08T07:06:14-04:00","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003eAviation Books for Pilot Training, FAA Prep, and Technical Reference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAviation books are essential tools for flight training, recurrent study, and day-to-day reference across general aviation. This collection brings together pilot manuals, FAA study guides, technical handbooks, and aviation reference books used by student pilots, instructors, mechanics, and experienced flight professionals who need reliable printed training material and knowledge resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe live collection includes a broad mix of titles covering pilot knowledge, instrument flying, avionics, aircraft systems, practical test preparation, oral exam review, and aviation maintenance technician study. Visible products include FAA-focused study materials from ASA and Jeppesen, Gleim practical test prep books, and specialized aviation training titles that support both certification and ongoing proficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShop Pilot Training Books and Aviation Study Guides by Subject\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a narrow book category focused on only one certificate level, this aviation books collection supports multiple stages of aviation learning. Buyers can find pilot training books for private, instrument, and sport pilot use, along with aviation study guides, flight instructor resources, and maintenance textbooks tied to common FAA training and test-prep needs. 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The company’s primary goal soon became the training of post-war military pilots returning from active duty to work in the early civilian airlines. Plotters, regulations and training manuals were the first products. In 1960, the company broadened its production and development efforts with additional pilot supplies and books added to the ground school training line.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1969, the company became Northwest School of Aviation under a new owner, Roy Beech. The company’s goal was the franchise of the popular Merrell Ground School under the name “Aviation Seminars of America,” or ASA.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn November, 1976, Joe Cucchiari purchased the company. “Aviation Supplies and Academics” replaced Aviation Seminars of America as the name to go with the ASA acronym, and the company again broadened its product line to add cassette courses and new books and training materials. The company was incorporated in 1977. 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Helicopter pilots need to thoroughly understand the consequences of their actions, and base them upon sound technical knowledge. This textbook provides a foundation by explaining why the helicopter flies and, more importantly, why it sometimes doesn't. It examines the aerodynamic factors associated with rotor stalls, mast bumping, wind effect, as well as maneuvering flight to include the hover, forward flight, the flare, and autorotation. Helicopter design and components, performance, and weight and balance is covered, along with special techniques such as different types of takeoffs and landings, operating on sloping surfaces, sling operations, mountain flying, and helicopter icing. Technical knowledge and sound handling are the crucial ingredients that make a safe pilot. This Second Edition benefits from additional discussion of the NOTAR system and strakes, as well as frequently misunderstood principles of airspeed and high altitude operations. The book also concludes with a multiple-choice practice examination; used in conjunction with quizzes for each chapter, the reader can test their grasp of helicopter aerodynamics. Soft cover, 8.25" x 10.75", 320 pages, illustrated, glossary, index.
I built this kit as a teenager most of 55 years ago. The kit is essentially the same, but now they’re laser cut. In the past, the panels were die-cut, sometimes you get one done with a dull cutter. That took a lot of extra time, carefully re-scoring everything with a narrow Exacto blade so the pieces wouldn’t split. This kit is so crisp, it’s a joy to assemble. It’s fun seeing old reflexes come to life while assembling this baby. I only have the FW-190 from those years, but also built this one (the Hellcat), the Spitfire, Me-109, and the P-40. Good times!
Pilots HQ had the best price on the pump needed to replace the one on my plane that was failing. It actually shipped ahead of schedule, arrived quickly to my IA who was ale to install it and get me back in the air in a timely manner. Great service and price.
