In a high-wing trainer, a steep turn looks different than it does in the textbook. The wing sits above your eyeline, so you judge bank and pitch from where the nose and the cowling meet the horizon, and in a turn the raised wing can block your view of where you’re heading. Learning those visual cues is half the work of flying maneuvers well.
ASA’s Visualized Flight Maneuvers manual for high-wing aircraft is built around that idea: showing the maneuvers you’ll fly in training so you can picture them before you get in the airplane. It’s written with high-wing trainers in mind, the type many students learn in.
Quick answer: The High-Wing Aircraft Visualized Flight Maneuvers Manual (ASA-VFM-HI-5) is an ASA training manual that presents flight maneuvers visually for pilots training in high-wing airplanes. It’s for student pilots, commercial candidates, and instructors who want to see each maneuver before flying it, available on Skyfarer and at Skyfarer Shop.
At a glance
- Title. High-Wing Aircraft Visualized Flight Maneuvers Manual.
- Publisher. Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA).
- Part number. ASA-VFM-HI-5.
- For. Pilots training in high-wing airplanes.
Where it fits in training
- Before a lesson. Review the maneuver you’ll fly so you can picture it in the air.
- During the briefing. Instructors can point to the visuals while explaining entry, execution, and recovery.
- Checkride prep. Pair it with the Airman Certification Standards to check your maneuvers against the standard.
- Always with your POH. Speeds and configurations for your airplane come from its own handbook.
Pilot tip: Before a lesson, sit in the parked airplane with the manual and look at where the horizon falls on the cowling at each stage of the maneuver. That ground rehearsal pays off in the air.
Where to buy
High-Wing Aircraft Visualized Flight Maneuvers Manual (ASA-VFM-HI-5) is sold by Skyfarer Shop. Find it on the Skyfarer marketplace or order directly from Skyfarer Shop. Either link shows the current price, shipping options and return terms.
Frequently asked questions
Does it work for any high-wing trainer?
It’s written for high-wing airplanes in general. Always use your airplane’s POH for its specific speeds and procedures.
Is there a low-wing version?
Yes. ASA also offers a Low-Wing Aircraft Visualized Flight Maneuvers Manual.
Who is it for?
Student and commercial pilots training in high-wing airplanes, and their instructors.
