ASA

ASA was started as Merrell Aviation Ground School by Creighton Merrell in 1940. 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.

In 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.

In 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. In 1981, Joe Finelli joined the organization, bringing 20 years of experience in printing and publishing with him. Publishing and manufacturing has since become the principal company mission.

In 1984, the sale of the ground school (Aviation Training and Research, Inc.) and the retail store (The Aviator’s Store) allowed all efforts to be directed towards becoming a major supplier of pilot supplies and educational material in the United States. In 1985 Mike Lorden joined ASA as Marketing Director. That year, ASA moved to larger quarters in Georgetown, and again to its present Coal Creek location in 1990 to provide more warehouse and office space. Jackie Spanitz joined the operation in 1993 and is currently ASA General Manager. ASA is currently owned by Mike Lorden, President.

The ASA FAR/AIM has been in publication since 1945, and the ASA Test Preps have been in production for more than 60 years. Since those early days, many products have been added to the line including textbooks, software, apps, online courses, videos, flight instructor tools, aviation maintenance technician materials, logbooks, flight computers (manual E6B and the electronic CX-3), aviation plotters, kneeboards, flight bags, remote pilot and drone materials, and more. Additional pilot supply items and book titles are being added, as our team of Authors and Subject Matter Experts has continued to grow.

Our distribution network has grown as well, with domestic and international distributors promoting and representing the full ASA product line around the globe. ASA products are used worldwide in all training environments: ICAO, CAA, FAA Part 61/141/147, airline, manufacturers training, colleges, universities, STEM/magnet programs, ab initio training, general aviation airports, and by aviators everywhere for self-study.

Aviation Supplies and Academics, Inc. does business as “ASA”. ASA is the leading publisher of aviation books and the largest producer of pilot supplies in the USA today, providing trusted materials for more than 80 years.

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The Advanced Pilot´s Flight Manual 9781644250105 ASA Home
Training

The Advanced Pilot´s Flight Manual

ASA
9781644250105
€24.95
Since the first edition of this manual published in 1962, it has long been a standard reference for veteran pilots preparing for the commercial knowledge and flight tests.
ASA E6-B Computer Rigid Paper ASA-E6B-PAPER ASA Calculators ASA E6-B Computer Rigid Paper ASA-E6B-PAPER ASA Calculators 2
Calculators

ASA E6-B Computer Rigid Paper

ASA
ASA-E6B-PAPER
€15.95
ASA-E6B Paper Flight Computer, rigid paper, and fiber flight calculator. It is an economical version of the aluminum model E6B, which includes all its problem-solving features: calculation time, speed, distance, altitude, true airspeed, and density altitude problems. Carrying case and manual included. 
Visualized Flight Maneuvers Handbook - Low Wing ASA-VFM-LO-5 ASA Private Pilot / PPL
Training

Visualized Flight Maneuvers Handbook - Low Wing

ASA
ASA-VFM-LO-5
€28.95
The Flight Maneuvers Handbook Low Wing is the ultimate aviation pilot training resource for low-wing aircraft.Features 64 fold-out pages in a spiral-bound A5 format designed for seamless in-cockpit reference.Essential guide in English published by ASA for both student aviators and any flight instructor.
Logging Flight Time 9781560276166 ASA Flight Instructors
Flight Instructors

Logging Flight Time

ASA
9781560276296
€21.50
A collection of anecdotes covering aviation expert Bill Kershner’s most memorable experiences.
Teaching Confidence in the Clouds 9781560276814 ASA Instruments
Flight Instructors

Teaching Confidence in the Clouds

ASA
9781560276814
€19.95
The textbook Teaching Confidence Clouds revolutionizes modern IFR flight training techniques.Delivers a complete guide on integrating desktop flight simulators for instructors and student aviators.Optimizes glass cockpit instruction for every flight student, aviation pilot, and certified instructor.
Pilot's Manual Volume 2: Ground School 9781619544383 ASA Introduction to Aviation
Introduction to Aviation

Pilot's Manual Volume 2: Ground School

ASA
9781619544383
€59.95
The textbook The Pilot's Manual Ground delivers the ultimate FAA ground school curriculum for every aviation pilot.Prepares flight students comprehensively for both Private and Commercial Pilot FAA Knowledge Exams.Covers aerodynamics, weather systems, airspace rules, and air navigation with full-color illustrations.
Fair-Weather Flying 9781565660342 ASA Flight Instructors
Training

Fair-Weather Flying (2° Edition)

ASA
9781565660342
€24.95
Fair Weather Flying Edition is an essential VFR flight manual for every aviation pilot.Provides 333 pages of practical wisdom written by emeritus professor Richard Taylor.Published by ASA in English to refine your flying skills across the aeronautics industry.
Instrument Flying Handbook 9781619540224 ASA Instruments
Instruments

Instrument Flying Handbook

ASA
9781619540224
€24.95
The manual Instrument Flying Handbook serves as the official FAA guide to instrument flight rules.Covers IFR and IMC operations, aerodynamics, navigation, and advanced glass cockpit flight displays.Provides essential ground training for every student, aviation pilot, and flight instructor preparing for FAA exams.
IFR Kneeboard ASA ASA-KB-2-A ASA Clipboard Kneeboards IFR Kneeboard ASA ASA-KB-2-A ASA Clipboard Kneeboards 2
Clipboard Kneeboards

IFR Kneeboard ASA

ASA
ASA-KB-2-A
€29.50
The durable brushed aluminum IFR Kneeboard is a great way to organize your flight data, providing a strong surface for inflight note-taking as well as quick access to important IFR information in the form of a permanent placard. Includes leg strap with pencil holder, strong metal clip, and useful IFR information tooled onto the attractive, brushed...
ASA Helmets Head Protector | Bucker Book ASA Helmets Head Protector | Bucker Book 2
Headset Accessories and Spare Parts

ASA Helmets Head Protector

ASA
ASA-HS-1-PAD
€19.95
The ASA Helmets Head Protector delivers maximum cushion comfort for every pilot.This soft microfiber pad eliminates annoying head hot spots on every long flight.An essential replacement headband accessory to revitalize your gear in air navigation.
VFR Kneeboard ASA ASA-KB-1-A ASA Clipboard Kneeboards VFR Kneeboard ASA ASA-KB-1-A ASA Clipboard Kneeboards 2
Clipboard Kneeboards

VFR Kneeboard ASA

ASA
ASA-KB-1-A
€29.50
The durable brushed aluminum VFR Kneeboard is a great way to organize your flight data, providing a strong surface for inflight note-taking as well as quick access to important VFR information in the form of a permanent placard. This new version has updated information to reflect modern cockpit needs, including VFR ceiling, visibility and cloud clearance,...
The Pilot's Manual: Multi-Engine Flying 9781619542662 ASA MultiEngine
MultiEngine

Multi-Engine Flying

ASA
9781619542662
€39.90
The Pilot's Manual: Multi-Engine Flying includes all the aeronautical knowledge necessary to obtain a multi-engine rating on your pilot's license. This manual provides detailed instruction on the systems, aerodynamics, and performance of twin-engine aircraft. Using real-world scenarios and examples, it covers the key differences from single-engine...
Seaplane Pilot 9781560275022 ASA Seaplanes
Seaplanes

Seaplane Pilot

ASA
9781560275022
€39.95
Seaplane Pilot by Dale DeRemer is the comprehensive text for pilots adding the seaplane rating to their license and for experienced seaplane pilots to learn more. Using full-color photography and illustrations throughout, it covers all essential tasks for the checkride, including preflight, taxiing, sailing, takeoffs, landings, and emergency operations....
Instrument Plotter ASA ASA-CP-IFR-2 ASA Plotters Instrument Plotter ASA ASA-CP-IFR-2 ASA Plotters 2
Plotters

Instrument Plotter ASA

ASA
ASA-CP-IFR-2
€12.95
The ASA Instrument Plotter CP-IFR-2 is designed to facilitate IFR flight planning and in-flight reference. Manufactured from a resin that will not melt, warp, or break due to extreme temperatures, it guarantees exceptional durability, backed by a Lifetime Warranty! It includes all current NACO and Jeppesen chart scales (12 in total), NM/SM conversion...
Air Carrier Operations | FAR Part 121, 135 | Airline Prep | BuckerBook
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Operational Procedures

Air Carrier Operations

ASA
9781619543171
€32.47 €49.95
Air Carrier Operations is a college textbook that thoroughly examines the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) governing air carrier operations (Parts 121, 135, 119, 91, 61). It is ideal for students and professionals who need to identify and apply relevant regulations. This book is not only perfect for university courses on airline operations but also...
Microphone Cover ASA | Bucker Book Microphone Cover ASA | Bucker Book 2
Headset Accessories and Spare Parts

Microphone Cover ASA

ASA
ASA-HS-1-MUFF
€4.95
The Microphone Cover ASA provides essential acoustic protection for every pilot.It filters wind turbulence and unwanted cockpit noise during every flight.A washable, hypoallergenic accessory key for absolute clarity in air navigation.
The Pilot's Manual 1 Flight School 9781619544987 ASA Operational Procedures
Operational Procedures

The Pilot's Manual 1 Flight School

ASA
9781619544987
€59.95
In this revised 5th edition, the editors deliver the definitive ground reference for every aviation pilot.The The Pilot's Manual 1 Flight School manual optimizes ground study to save money in air transport training.Delivers a key reference on air navigation, FAA flight maneuvers, and technical preparation in aeronautics.
Test Pilot: 1,001 Things You Thought You Knew About Aviation 9781560274254 ASA Test Prep
Test Prep

Test Pilot: 1,001 Things You Thought You Knew About Aviation

ASA
9781560274254
€19.95
Barry Schiff’s latest work, "Test Pilot: 1,001 Things You Thought You Knew About Aviation," compiles fascinating material from his AOPA Pilot magazine monthly quiz column into one riveting volume that will keep you reading. With questions organized into eight chapters covering everything from History and Piloting to Navigation and Regulations, this book...
ASA Holding Visualizer ASA-HPC-2 ASA Calculators ASA Holding Visualizer ASA-HPC-2 ASA Calculators 2
Calculators

ASA Holding Visualizer

ASA
ASA-HPC-2
€17.50
This ASA Holding Pattern Visualizer is a useful tool that shows a pilot the appropriate entry, given the holding radial, making it an excellent learning aid. Perfect for experienced instrument-rated pilots, students, and a practical teaching aid for flight instructors, its use is approved for FAA knowledge exams. Measuring 8.9 cm x 12.7 cm, it's a handy...
Principles of Helicopter Flight 9781560276494 ASA Helicopters
Helicopters

Principles of Helicopter Flight

ASA
9781560276494
€24.95
Knowledge is power and comes contained in the pages of HELICOPTER PRINCIPLES OF FLIGHT. This indispensable book is based on the absolute science and experience of an expert helicopter pilot, Phil Croucher, for a safer and smarter helicopter flying experience. There are numerous helicopter flight scenarios in which making seemingly logical and corrective...
Takeoffs & Landings : The Crucial Maneuvers 9781560275558 ASA Flight Instructors
Flight Instructors

Takeoffs & Landings : The Crucial Maneuvers

ASA
9781560275558
€19.95
Leighton Collins' classic aviation book, "Takeoffs & Landings: The Crucial Maneuvers," addresses the reality of flying into and out of an airport, focusing on the practical aspects of taking off and landing safely, with skill, every time. The advice and secrets shared are the result of a lifetime of experience in this field. This book explains...
ASA Led Flashlight ASA-FL-3C ASA Flashlights ASA Led Flashlight ASA-FL-3C ASA Flashlights 2
Flashlights

ASA Led Flashlight

ASA
ASA-FL-3C
€24.95
The ASA LED Flashlight is an essential accessory for every pilot's flight bag. In or out of the cockpit, this appropriately sized, long-lasting, and reliable flashlight serves as a great pilot's companion. Equipped with 3-in-1 LED technology, it can emit red, green, or white light, depending on your cockpit needs. Its adjustable head allows for easy beam...
Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators 9781619540170 ASA Aerodynamics & Performance
Aerodynamics & Performance

Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators

ASA
9781619540170
€29.95
The Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators textbook is the definitive source on the theory of aerodynamics and aeronautical engineering as it applies to flight operations. The information contained in this work is applicable to pilot training, aircraft with turbine and internal combustion engines, and general flight operations. Originally published by the U.S....
ATC & Weather: Mastering the Systems 9781560274247 ASA Meteorology
Meteorology

ATC & Weather: Mastering the Systems

ASA
9781560274247
€21.50
In this Second edition of Mastering the Systems, author Richard Collins reveals how to work air traffic control and weather services to maximum advantage. The emphasis is on judgment and the interface between pilot and environment, addressing both VFR and IFR situations from flight planning on through arrival, approach, and landing.
Instrument Procedures Handbook 9781619546332 ASA Instruments
Instruments

Instrument Procedures Handbook

ASA
9781619546332
€29.95
The Instrument Procedures Handbook is a technical reference for professional pilots operating under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). It provides real-world guidance on how instrument pilots can best utilize the system for which they've been trained, along with comprehensive coverage of instrument charts and procedures for IFR flight takeoff, departure, en...
Airline Pilot Technical Interviews: A Study Guide ASA-ATP-INT-4 ASA Interviews / Job Hunting
Interviews / Job Hunting

Airline Pilot Technical Interviews: A Study Guide

ASA
9781644250730
€19.95
Airline Pilot Technical Interviews: A Study Guide is Ron McElroy's essential tool for successfully passing airline screening. This book offers a specific approach and preparatory exercises in crucial areas such as mental math, approach plates, regulations and procedures, meteorology, systems and aerodynamics, and cockpit situations. With McElroy's tips...
Airport Management 9781619542099 ASA Operational Procedures
Operational Procedures

Airport Management

ASA
9781619542099
€64.95
Airport Management is the updated and industry-relevant textbook offering valuable insights into all aspects of airports. Authored by Dr. Daniel Prather, A.A.E., CAM, an expert with over a decade of experience as an airport administrator, it provides a valuable real-world perspective. This comprehensive resource emphasizes the practical application needed...
Global Navigation for Pilots 9781619548893 ASA Navigation & Radionavigation
Navigation & Radionavigation

Global Navigation for Pilots

ASA
9781619548893
€59.95
"Global Navigation for Pilots", authored by Dale De Remer and Donald McLean, has been the essential reference text on International Flight Techniques and Procedures since 1993. In its second edition, completely revised and updated, this work delves into key technologies such as FMS, INS, LORAN-C, GPS, FANS, and advanced systems like WAAS and LAAS....
Caravan: Cessna's Swiss Army Knife with Wings 9781560276821 ASA Flight Experiences
Flight Experiences

Caravan: Cessna's Swiss Army Knife with Wings

ASA
9781560276821
€20.80
Join authors J.D. Lewis and LeRoy Cook on a detailed exploration of the incredible Cessna Caravan. Known as one of the most versatile and robust aircraft ever produced, the Cessna Caravan is the "DC-3 workhorse of our times" – dubbed by Cessna as a "Swiss Army knife with wings". This pilot favorite does it all: from bush flying and air ambulance to...
Airplane Flying Handbook ASA-8083-3C ASA Commercial Pilot / ATPL
Commercial Pilot / ATPL

Airplane Flying Handbook

ASA
9781644250686
€24.95
The Airplane Flying Handbook operations. It is of great interest to student pilots just beginning their aviation activities, as well as to pilots preparing for additional certificates and ratings or looking to enhance their flight proficiency, and also for flight instructors engaged in teaching pilots of all skill levels. It is the official FAA source for...
The Golden Years of Flying: As We Remember 9781560277088 ASA History
History

The Golden Years of Flying: As We Remember

ASA
9781560277088
€19.95
"The Golden Years of Flying: As We Remember" is a valuable legacy of a remarkable era in aviation history, told by the protagonists themselves. In this book, Captain Tex Searle, a veteran pilot, compiles the stories and anecdotes of his fellow DC-3 pilots from the old Frontier Airlines. A vivid immersion into the challenges and triumphs of flying between...
Pilot Medical Handbook - Human Factors for Successful FLying 9781560277170 ASA Human Performance and Limitations
Human Performance and Limitations

Pilot Medical Handbook - Human Factors for Successful Flying

ASA
9781560277170
€16.95
The Pilot Medical Handbook - Human Factors for Successful Flying is an indispensable guide for pilots and other aviation professionals. This comprehensive manual compiles crucial FAA and CAMI documents, addressing essential human factors for flight safety. It will provide you with the tools to assess your physical and mental health, and understand the...
Helicopter Maneuvers Manual 9781560278917 ASA Helicopters
Helicopters

Helicopter Maneuvers Manual

ASA
9781560278917
€24.95
The Helicopter Maneuvers Manual is an exceptional resource, indispensable for both students and flight instructors, designed to help pilots develop a clear mental picture of each phase of flight. Thanks to author Ryan Dale's exhaustive visual guide, which has transformed countless whiteboard hours into full-color illustrations, this manual shows exactly...
Lessons from the Logbook
Check Stock
Flight Experiences

Lessons from the Logbook

ASA
LESSONS-LOG
€19.95
Lessons from the Logbook is a unique collection of stories and piloting techniques from experienced instructor Ron Fowler. This book, which grew from popular articles in Plane & Pilot magazine, is a pilot-to-pilot conversation that picks up where initial training leaves off. Organized by phases of flight, it offers expert guidance on diverse topics...
Glider Flying Handbook
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Glider Pilot

Glider Flying Handbook

ASA
ASA-8083-13B
€28.95
Glider Flying Handbook is your indispensable companion for the exciting world of glider flight. This official manual introduces the essential skills and knowledge for piloting gliders, serving as a valuable tool for both student pilots just beginning their journey and those seeking additional certifications or wishing to refine their proficiency. It...
The Turbine Pilot's Flight Manual Fifth Edition | BuckerBook
Check Stock
Commercial Pilot / ATPL

The Turbine Pilot's Flight Manual. Fifth Edition

ASA
TURB-PLT5
€59.95
The Turbine Pilot's Flight Manual. Fifth Edition is essential for any pilot transitioning to turbine aircraft, preparing for the ATP certificate, or for airline interviews. With precision and humor, authors Greg Brown and Mark Holt explain the complexities of turbine engines, high-speed aerodynamics, automation, and advanced cockpit systems. This fifth...
ASA Engine Log
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Aircraft Books

ASA Engine Log

ASA
ASA-SE-2
€14.95
ASA-SE-2 Engine Logbook to record all the engine hours of your aircraft.
CASA C-212 "Aviocar" | BuckerBook
Check Stock
Interviews / Job Hunting

Mental Math for Pilots

ASA
9781644253144
€24.95
Mental Math for Pilots. Third Edition is made so that you can make mental calculations quickly and efficiently, without having to use paper or pen. Size of the book: 15.2 cm x 22.8 cm
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