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United States Pilots Association |
IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 2005
To Order Online: bookstore.gpo.gov Toll free: 866–512–1800
DC Metro Area: 202–512–1800 Fax: 202–512–2104
Official Guides for Pilots and Trainers
Washington, D.C. – In recognition of Aviation Month, the U.S. Government Printing (GPO) is offering for sale this special collection of publications designed especially for pilots and trainers.
Airplane Flying Handbook, 2004. Designed as a technical manual to introduce the basic pilot skills and knowledge essential for piloting airplanes. Provides information on transition to other airplanes and operation of various airplane systems. Paper. 2004. 280 p.; ill.
S/N: 050-007-01365-5, ISBN: 0-16-072261-6 -- $44.00
Aviation Weather Services. Explains weather service in general and the details of interpreting and using coded weather reports, forecasts, and observed and prognostic weather charts. This publication can also be used as a source for study for pilot certification examinations. Paper. 1999. 214 p.; ill.
S/N: 050-007-01329-9, ISBN: 0-16-067457-3 -- $30.50
Weather For Aircrews. Familiarizes the aircrew member with fundamentals of weather. Serves as a text for undergraduate pilot and navigator training programs, all United States Air force instrument refresher training and flight instruction programs, and various unit and individual flying training programs. Provides weather guidance for visual and instrument flight under most circumstances.
S/N: 008-070-00718-5, ISBN: 0-16-049015-4 -- $23.00
Amateur-Built Aircraft and Ultralight Flight Testing Handbook. Presents suggestions and safety related recommendations to assist amateur and ultralight builders in developing individualized aircraft flight test plans. Paper. 1995. 96 p.; ill.
S/N: 050-007-01087-7, ISBN: 0-16-042636-7 -- $9.50
Balloon Flying Handbook, 2001. Designed to introduce basic pilot knowledge and skills essential for piloting balloons. Also introduces pilots to the broad spectrum of knowledge needed as they progress in pilot training. Paper. 2001. 133 p.; ill.
S/N: 050-007-01313-2, ISBN: 0-16-050838-X -- $17.00
Flight Check! The Story of FAA Flight Inspection. Traces the history of flight inspection, instrument flight procedures, and aeronautical charting from the early days of aviation to today. Paper. 2002. 167 p.; ill.
S/N: 050-007-01342-6, ISBN: 0-16-067587-1 -- $29.00
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FAA Aviation News. Contains updates on major Federal Aviation Administration rule changes and proposed changes, as well as refresher information on flight rules, maintenance airworthiness, avionics, accident analysis, and other news. Subscription. List ID: FAN
S/N: 750-002-00000-5, ISBN: 0-16-011812-3 -- $21.00 a year.
Student Pilot Guide. This authoritative guide provides information on general procedures for obtaining FAA Student, Recreational, and Private Pilot Certificates. Paper. 1999. 31p.
S/N: 050-007-01265-9, ISBN: 0-16-058886-3 -- $3.00
Sport Pilot, Practical Test Standards for Airplane, Gyroplane, Glider, Flight instructor, December 2004. Establishes standards for the knowledge and skills necessary for the issuance of a Sport Pilot Certificate. Looseleaf. 2004. 186 p.
S/N: 050-007-01367-1; ISBN: 050-007-01367-2 -- $14.00
Sport Pilot, Practical Test Standards for Airship, Balloon, Flight Instructor, December 2004. Provides standards for the knowledge and skills necessary for the issuance of a Sport Pilot Certificate. Paper. 2004. 132 p.
S/N: 050-007-01368-0, ISBN: 0-16-072412-0 -- $11.00
Sport Pilot, Practical Test Standards for Weight Shift Control, Powered Parachute, Flight Instructor, December 2004. Establishes the standards for the knowledge and skills necessary for the issuance of a Sport Pilot Certificate. Looseleaf. 2004. 148 p.
S/N: 050-007-01369-8, ISBN: 0-16-072413-9 -- $12.00
Practical Test Standards for Powered Parachute (PPL and PPS), Weight Shift Control (WSCL and WSCS), December 2004. Establishes standards for private pilot certification practical tests for the powered parachute category (land and sea) and weight shift control category (land and sea).
S/N: 050-007-01370-1, ISBN: 0-16-072458-9 -- $9.00
If you are interested in these publications, please reference the GPO online bookstore at http://bookstore.gpo.gov/collections/aviation.htmlPublications may be ordered online, via phone, fax, email, or postal mail. To order online, visit our online bookstore at http://bookstore.gpo.gov. To order by phone, call toll free 866–512–1800 or, in the DC metro area, call 202–512–1800 (M–F 7:00 am –9:00 pm EST) by fax, dial 202–512–2250. Send email orders to contactcenter@gpo.gov. Send mail orders to: Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250–7954. All orders require prepayment by check, American Express, VISA, MasterCard, Discover/NOVUS, or SOD Deposit Account.
Media Contact: James Cameron 202-512-1709 PPR 05-23
Jan Hoynacki, Executive Director
United States Pilots Association