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Publications available online

Free PSTAR Guide (12/2022)

This is a complementary electronic version of the PSTAR document TP 11919E(12/2022) produced by the Department of Transport Canada. It is a study and reference guide designed to assist applicants in preparing for PSTAR. The guide is divided into 14 sections and contains some 200 questions. Applicants should research the references provided to determine the correct response to questions relevant to their aircraft type rather than being provided with the answers and resorting to rote learning. © Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Transport, 2000. Permission is granted by the Department of Transport, Canada, to copy and/or reproduce the contents of this publication in whole or in part provided that full acknowledgment is given to the Department of Transport, Canada, and that the material be accurately reproduced. 

From the Ground Up (v30)

For over 75 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 learning to fly. These online textbook support materials further enhance the learning experience.

Canadian Commercial Pilot Answer Guide (V8)

The latest Canadian Commercial Pilot Answer Guide caters to the higher standards required of students seeking their commercial pilot licence. Setting itself apart from other exam preparatory content, the new Canadian Commercial Pilot Answer Guide references the most important material available to students as they embark on their trajectory into the licenced commercial aviating realm. From the Ground Up, Flying Beyond, the Canadian Aviation Regulations, the Aeronautical Information Manual, the Flight Training Manual, the Canada Flight Supplement, and AWARE Aviation Weather all serve as references within this newly updated study guide. Tied together with the author’s exceptional explanations, the content of the Canadian Commercial Pilot Answer Guide, 8th Edition provides the foremost of means by which students can review essential subject matter to surpass Transport Canada’s CPL standards.

Canadian Private Pilot Answer Guide (V8)

The latest Canadian Private Pilot Answer Guide contains significantly expanded content and a multitude of new questions in addition to challenging, upgraded and revised, navigation exercises. Detailed explanations are provided for all answers to questions, making the learning of theory and content more thorough than ever before. Intended for all individuals preparing to write the examination for their Canadian Private Pilot Licence, use of this latest edition of this well-established question and answer book is an excellent way for students to study and review essential subject matter that must be known in advance of their written examination.

Canadian Instrument Pilot Answer Guide (V2)

This new edition of the Canadian Instrument Pilot Answer Guide caters to the standards required of students seeking their instrument rating. With more than 600 questions and associated multiple-choice answers, an answer key, and a final sample examination, this title covers a broad spectrum of subject material such as Air Law and Procedures, Meteorology, Instrumentation, Navigation and Radio Aids, Human Factors and Airmanship.