What is asel in aviation?

ASEL stands for Airplane Single Engine Land. It is a category of pilot certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the United States. This certificate allows pilots to fly single-engine airplanes with a fixed landing gear and operate them on land.

To obtain an ASEL certificate, a pilot must meet certain requirements, including completing flight training, passing a written exam, and demonstrating proficiency in the operation of a single-engine airplane. The pilot must also meet certain medical requirements to ensure they are physically fit to operate an aircraft.

ASEL is one of several categories of pilot certificates issued by the FAA, including helicopter, glider, and multi-engine certificates. The level of training and experience required for each certificate category varies, as does the type of aircraft that can be operated.

In addition to pilot certification, the term ASEL is also used in reference to aircraft types. A single engine land airplane is a type of aircraft designed for takeoff and landing on traditional runways and equipped with a single-engine for propulsion. These aircraft are commonly used for personal travel, flight training, and aerial surveying, among other purposes.