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 aerobatics. Kershner introduces aerobatic maneuvers in order of difficulty, covering stalls, steep power turns, spins, loops and rolls and combinations of the two, and a variety of other maneuvers. A separate chapter is devoted to the subject of recoveries in unusual situations.

As always, Kershner presents his material in a clear, understandable, and humorous style. The Basic Aerobatic Manual is fully illustrated and contains a practical syllabus, a detailed bibliography, and an index. Bill Kershner started his aerobatic career doing solo aerobatics in a Stearman N2S at age 17 and instructed aerobatics and towed banners in a Meyers OTW biplane at age 19. At this writing he has over 3000 hours of aerobatic instructing and 3500-plus spins in the C-150/152 Aerobat and was FAA Flight Instructor of the Year in 1992. Kershner operates a one-plane, one-instructor aerobatic school in Sewanee, Tennessee, using a Cessna 152 Aerobat. He also is the author of The Student Pilofs Flight Manual, The Advanced Pilofs Flight Manual, The Instrument Flight Manual, and The Flight Instructor's Manual, all published by Iowa State University Press.

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 such as altitude and temperature on the operation of the aircraft.
In this completely updated 7th edition, Kershner has added the 651 multiple-choice questions on airplanes from the FAA Commercial Pilot Written Test Book, with answers and explanations.

• incudes FAA written test questions, answers and explanations and practical flight test
• highly illustrated
• Kershner well known for his clear, understandable and humorous style.
  

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 easily understand. Includes detailed references to maneuvers and procedures, and is fully illustrated with the author's own drawings. This book is also intended as a reference for the Flight Review for private pilots with a single-engine, land airplane rating.

Organized in the same order a Student Pilot will progress through the flight training curriculum, the book covers all you need to know and be able to do before the flight, presolo, the postsolo maneuvers, cross-country and night flying. It is a gathering of material used in preflight and postflight briefings and in-flight instruction provided by one of the greatest flight instructors of our time. It also includes a synopsis of what to expect for your FAA Knowledge Exam and checkride. This book is not intended to just help you "get past" the knowledge exam and checkride, but includes the information for use in the day-to-day process of learning to fly airplanes.

A completely integrated 98-page syllabus provides the instructional format for flight instructors and student pilots using both The Student Pilot's Flight Manual and The Flight Instructor’s Manual. It serves as a guide for teaching ground and flight instruction as well as a checklist of student accomplishments from the first flight through the private pilot knowledge and practical tests.

The Ninth Edition is fully revised and updated. Includes an appendix on engines and other systems along with seven color maps. Softcover, illustrated, 8” x 11”, 440 pages.

"Since I first began taking flying lessons, I have used William Kershner's wonderful Flight Manuals - from his "Student Pilot's Flight Manual" to his "Flight Instructor's Manual." I love the way Mr. Kershner makes fun and interesting reading of sometimes-dry subjects. His books are easy and fun to read and filled with all of the best information! I continue to recommend his books to anyone learning to fly, and have bought quite of few of them over the years to give to aspiring pilots. I cannot think of any other books on aviation that I would recommend more highly than William Kershner's Flight Manuals." —Patty Wagstaff, 2004 Inductee, National Aviation Hall of Fame