The Advanced Pilot's Flight Manual, Ninth Edition

Ninth Edition: The Advanced Pilot's Flight Manual is a Kershner flight-training reference published by Aviation Supplies & Academics. Its coverage links airplane aerodynamics and performance with practical topics including advanced aircraft transitions, navigation, high-altitude operations, emergencies, and commercial pilot test preparation.

At a glance

Covers airplane aerodynamics, performance, and stability, with rules of thumb intended to explain how factors such as altitude and temperature affect operations.
Includes topics for transitioning to advanced aircraft, advanced navigation, high-altitude operations, emergencies, and unusual situations.
Addresses preparation for commercial pilot knowledge and flight tests.
The ninth edition is listed as a 392-page English-language publication, updated and edited by William C. Kershner.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Combines foundational airplane performance concepts with operational topics relevant to pilots moving to faster or more advanced aircraft.
Its commercial test preparation coverage sits alongside chapters on navigation, high-altitude operations, and emergencies.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Publication details
Publisher	Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc.
Edition	Ninth
Publication date	April 20, 2020
Language	English
Print length	392 pages
ISBN-10	1644250101
ISBN-13	978-1644250105

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	1.6 pounds
Dimensions	8 x 0.75 x 10.75 inches

What to know before buying

The publisher lists a 2020 publication date and describes the book as updated and edited by William C. Kershner. Confirm that this edition suits your current course or test-preparation needs.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Pilots transitioning to advanced aircraft models or types who want a reference on performance and operations.
Commercial pilot candidates looking for supplementary reading on aerodynamics, aircraft performance, and test preparation.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a current standalone regulatory reference. The supplied description focuses on flight principles and test preparation, not a current regulations compilation.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

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Frequently asked questions

What subjects does the manual cover?

The listing describes airplane aerodynamics, performance and stability, advanced aircraft transitions, emergencies, advanced navigation, high-altitude operations, and commercial pilot test preparation.

Is it intended for commercial pilot preparation?

The listing says it helps prepare for commercial pilot knowledge and flight tests. It is presented as a manual and reference, not as a complete course or a guarantee of test readiness.

Which edition is listed?

The product details identify it as the ninth edition, published April 20, 2020.

How long is the book?

The listed print length is 392 pages.