In this book, Bill Kershner tells about his first airplane ride, his first solo flight, aerobatics stunts completed, numerous near misses, embarrasing moments, proud moments, favorite airplanes, getting his wings, and other good and bad memories accumulated over fifty-plus years of primary flight instructing, Navy flying, corp...

William K. Kershner's The Basic Aerobatic Manual is designed to serve as a reference guide for flyers enrolled in introductory aerobatics courses. Though the manual emphasizes airspeeds and techniques recommended for the Cessna Aerobat, the maneuvers described in the book may be performed in other airplanes certificated for ae...

The sixth edition of this popular manual covers everything students need to know to obtain an FAA instrument rating. Updated to reflect changes in Federal Aviation Regulations, the book gives an overview of IFR operational requirements and helps establish patterns of successful aeronautical decision making with regard to inst...

The Advanced Pilot's Flight Manual has long been a standard reference for veteran pilots preparing for the commercial written and flight tests. Explanations bridge the gap between theory and practical application, covering the fundamentals of airplane Lift, Weight, Drag, and Thrust, as well as the effects of variable factors s...

The new and updated fourth edition of The Flight Instructor’s Manual is an invaluable reference for those working on the flight instructor’s certificate and serves as an indispensable guide for the new instructor. Both experienced and newly certified flight instructors can turn to this excellent resource for information about t...

From First Flight to Private Certificate This is the authoritative volume from Bill Kershner, the first in The Flight Manuals Series. Presents a wealth of practical information while encouraging decision making by students. The fundamentals of flying are clearly described in a step-by-step, informal manner that a student can e...