Want to be sure your flightpath is clear on Christmas Eve? Don’t worry, NORAD has you covered. Early in the morning on December 24th, NORAD (the North American Aerospace Defense Command) records the launch of a very special aircraft. After coordinating with “Santa’s Elf Launch Staff” to confirm his launch
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Wondering what to get the student pilot, private pilot, remote pilot, or aircraft mechanic on your list? Look no further than ASA’s 2023 Gift Guide, your key to finding a gift that’s on every aviator’s wish list. On the hunt for something under $20 or some smashing ASA
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Because of questions raised about the supply of airline pilots and aircraft mechanics meeting upcoming demand, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 included a provision to study the aviation and aerospace workforce of the future, including the current and future supply of people in the workforce. In May of 2023,
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When a student pilot first encounters all the calculations required to fly, it can be overwhelming. With altitude conversions, angles of descent, bank angles, temperature differences, and more, anyone who had any trouble with math in school may wonder if it’s possible for them to get their mind around all
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Talking on an aviation radio and understanding air traffic control (ATC) instructions can be one of the most intimidating aspects of flight training. First-timers may find that mic fright is real. In Say Again, Please, Bob Gardner encourages pilots to remember that they are a part
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When preparing for an FAA Knowledge Exam, studying the correct information is key. ASA Test Preps and Prepware include the necessary study information, in addition to representative FAA knowledge test questions that allow you to simulate the experience of taking the test. Today, we’re going to talk about clouds and
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As a pilot or student pilot, you may see airport markings as simple or obvious, but to someone who has had less experience on the tarmac, they can seem quite complicated. One of ASA’s premier books for students, passengers, and future pilots, An Illustrated Guide to
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ASA is proud to present a new author feature on our website: ASA Presents. We’ve lined up talks with our authors that are educational and fun, plus you can earn credit with the FAA WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program.
The first in ASA’s
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