The new eighth edition, which contains more than 13,000 aviation-specific definitions and acronyms, collects all of the terms in the Federal Aviation Regulations (Title 14 CFR), glossaries from FAA handbooks, advisory circulars, the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), and Pilot/Controller Glossary, as well as definitions not found in government publications, according to ASA officials.
Flight Training
Picture of the Day: Great glassy water
Jason Rosewell submitted this photo and note: “I had the great fortune of receiving my Canadian seaplane rating in this amazing Cessna 172E on Lake Manitouwabing in Ontario. Day 2 provided some great glassy water practice.”
SKYSCHOLAR expands services
SKYSCHOLAR has introduced a $99 Essay Review service that enables students to get one-on-one advising, live edits, and recommendations for their college application essays.
Epic Flight Academy gets FAA nod to conduct check rides
“Epic can now set check ride dates and times internally, avoiding delays caused by limited Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) availability,” said Shane Williams, Director of Flight Operations.
New Flight Instructor Refresher Course incorporates MOSAIC changes
“Since the MOSAIC rule was announced in July, AOPA has received questions about it from flight instructors and pilots every day. In our course, we give instructors the information they need to know about this new rule — including certificate requirements, new endorsements they can earn, and the aircraft they will now be able to fly as these changes take effect on Oct. 22.”
Cirrus Scottsdale expands Vision jet training
Built by CAE, the new Vision Jet flight training simulator is expected to be operational by March 2026.
PilotWorkshops releases Checkride Insights: Private Pilot
Checkride Insights: Private Pilot is a fully annotated version of the FAA’s Airman Certification Standards (ACS), enhanced with plain-language explanations, real-world examples, and examiner insights.
Duncan Aviation at KBTL approved as FAA testing center
The new testing center at Duncan Aviation’s location at Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field (KBTL) in Michigan offers tests for pilots, mechanics, flight instructors, and more.
ALSIM introduces AL2006 Tecnam simulator
Designed to EASA FNPT II and FTD Level 5 standards, the sim features a full-size flight deck replica, a semi-enclosed instructor station, active control loading, and a specific flight model based on aircraft flight characteristics.