For 50 years, the content of From The Ground Up has stood as a literary benchmark for the teaching of the multitude of components and complexities inherent in the challenging activity of flight learning and education.
Through its evolving editions, many generations of readers have been challenged by the concepts and theories that require thorough understanding in advance of the sought-after hours of flying enjoyment that are the ultimate goal of all who seek to earn their wings and expand their knowledge of flight theory and practice.

The content of From The Ground Up may, at times, seem adverse and complex but the path to understanding the fundamentals of flight is one that reaps much in the way of personal reward for all those who maintain the course. Indeed, it was by design that its original author, "Sandy" A. F. MacDonald -- a man recognized as a "father" of what still stands today as the standard curriculum for ground school instruction -- devised this training manual to be comprehensive and current while conveying its material in such a way as to enhance the reader's understanding of the written word.

• All chapters are current in the latest technological and legislative aeronautical matters and cover such topics as The Airplane, Theory of Flight, Aero Engines, Aeronautical Rules & Procedures, Aviation Weather, Navigation, Radio & Radio Navigation, Airmanship, Human Factors, and Air Safety. From The Ground Up also includes an extensive index, glossary and practice examination.
• Updated on average every three years, From The Ground Up has long been considered an essential resource for all aviation enthusiasts, flight students-in-training, and established professional and recreational pilots.

ASA is proud to have maintained the vision and integrity that was intended for From The Ground Up from its origin. We look forward to the challenge of maintaining its tradition as we soar into the 21st century.

The Jeppesen Private Pilot Video Series on DVD is 10 hours of training on 3 DVDs. The Jeppesen Guided Flight Discovery (GFD) Private Pilot video presentations augment the written materials by providing visual reinforcement on a variety of topics. Divided between basic aeronautical material and maneuvers analysis, the information is presented in short segments, instructors and students have the option of watching the entire volume in class or just selected subjects. The Jeppesen Private Pilot video series on DVD is an integral part of the award-winning Guided Flight Discovery pilot training system. The DVD menu follows the Jeppesen syllabus, so you can jump directly to the lesson you’re studying or review lessons that need more work.

Topics:

• Airplane systems
• Aerodynamic principles
• The flight environment
• Communication and flight information
• Meteorology for pilots
• Interpreting weather data
• Airplane performance
• Navigation
• Applying human factor principles
  

Topics: Airplane systems Aerodynamic principles The flight environment Communication and flight information Meteorology for pilots Interpreting weather data Airplane performance Navigation Applying human factor principles

The maneuvers section brings you complete coverage of the private pilot maneuvers from pre-flight to post-flight, including exciting in-flight footage. It’s like having a flight instructor on call to provide personal pre-flight briefings in your home. Save flight time and money by walking through your flight lessons as many times as needed before heading for the airport.

This Third Edition of Flight School (previously published as Flight Training) covers all the tasks from the FAA Practical Test Standards for the Private and Commercial certificates. The textual descriptions are supported with more than 500 full-color illustrations and photographs. Students read about the maneuvers covered in their forthcoming lesson and gain both a theoretical and operational understanding of the tasks before heading to the airport. In addition to covering all the maneuvers, the book also prepares readers for the student pilot milestones: first solo, cross-country flying, instrument flight, and night flying. The appendix provides a comprehensive airplane checkout review, which readers can use to prepare for transitioning to a new airplane type, insurance applications, or the Flight Review (BFR) ground lesson. This book makes it easy for students to learn the maneuvers before taking to the air, so their time spent in the airplane with an instructor can be dedicated to practice.

• Current! Flight School covers all the maneuvers from the FAA’s new Practical Test Standards (effective August, 2002) for the Private and Commercial certificates.


• Colorful! Includes more than 500 full-color, dynamic illustrations and photographs so readers can visualize each maneuver performed in the airplane.


• Simple! Logical organization and colorful presentation work as both a self-study and classroom text.


• Thorough! The book prepares readers for the student pilot milestones: first solo, cross-country flying, instrument flight, and night flying.


• Timeless! Readers will refer to the book time and time again for transitioning to a new airplane type, insurance applications, and the Flight Review (BFR).


• Effective! Margin notes highlight the important facts for each page and diagrams support the textual descriptions for each maneuver.


• Workbook! Chapters conclude with review questions so readers can ensure they’ve acquired the necessary knowledge.


• FAR/JAR Works in both U.S. and International training environments: satisfies FAA and JAR (Joint Aviation Regulations) requirements.


• Trusted! Written by a remarkable editorial team consisting of civilian, airline, and military, pilots, flight instructors, professors, FAA representatives, and industry leaders. Foreword by Barry Schiff.


• Well Constructed! Softcover, 8-1/2" x 11” format, full-color illustrations throughout, 656 pages.