Private Pilot Test Prep 2004 : Study and Prepare for the Recreational and Private Airplane, Helicopter, Gyroplane, Glider, Balloon and Airship FAA Knowledge Tests

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• ISBN13: 9781560274896
• ISBN10: 1560274891
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2003-09-28
• Publisher: Aviation Supplies & Academics

Summary

Test-taking is more efficient with ASA -- each ASA Test Prep includes a Supplement just like the one you will be issued at the testing center: the FAA's Computer Testing Supplement. All the FAA legends, figures and full-color charts are reprinted exactly from the government book, and bundled with ASA Test Preps. For comprehensive study and explanatory text along with the FAA questions, rely on ASA's Private Pilot Test Prep. Get prepared with all FAA test questions, instructions and test-taking tips, plus ASA's expertly produced arrangement of test material organized into chapters based on subject matter; including questions, answer choices, explanations (for correct and incorrect answers), answers and reference codes. Topical study -- similar material covered under a common subject heading -- promotes better understanding, aids recall, and thus provides a more efficient study guide. Introductory text and illustrations clarify the subject matter in each chapter. The Private Pilot Test Prep is the pilot's best bet for successful test-taking. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Instructions
Preface	p. v
Update Information	p. vi
Description of the Tests	p. vii
Acceptable Forms of Authorization	p. viii
Retesting Procedures	p. viii
Process for Taking a Knowledge Test	p. viii
Computer Testing Designees	p. ix
Use of Test Aids and Materials	p. x
Cheating or Other Unauthorized Conduct	p. xi
Validity of Airman Test Reports	p. xi
Eligibility Requirements for the Private Pilot Certificate	p. xii
Certificate and Logbook Endorsement	p. xiv
Test-Taking Tips	p. xv
Suggested Materials for the Private Pilot Certificate	p. xvi
ASA Test Prep Layout	p. xvii
"Become a Flight Instructor!"	p. xviii
Basic Aerodynamics
Aerodynamic Terms	p. 3
Axes of Rotation and the Four Forces Acting in Flight	p. 5
Lift	p. 6
Weight	p. 7
Thrust	p. 7
Drag	p. 7
Stability	p. 8
Turns, Loads, and Load Factors	p. 10
Stalls and Spins	p. 13
Flaps	p. 15
Ground Effect	p. 15
Wake Turbulence	p. 17
Aircraft Systems
Reciprocating Engines	p. 3
Ignition Systems	p. 4
Fuel Induction Systems	p. 5
Carburetor Ice	p. 6
Aviation Fuel	p. 8
Engine Temperatures	p. 10
Propellers	p. 12
Torque	p. 13
Preflight Inspection Procedures	p. 15
Helicopter Systems	p. 16
Glider Operations	p. 22
Lighter-Than-Air Operations	p. 30
Flight Instruments
Pitot-Static Instruments	p. 3
Airspeeds and the Airspeed Indicator	p. 4
The Altimeter and Altitudes	p. 8
Gyroscopic Instruments	p. 13
Attitude Indicator	p. 13
Turn Coordinator	p. 13
Heading Indicator	p. 13
Magnetic Compass (Northern Hemisphere)	p. 14
Regulations
Introduction	p. 3
Pilot Certificate Privileges and Limitations	p. 3
Pilot Ratings	p. 8
Medical Certificates	p. 9
Required Certificates	p. 10
Recent Flight Experience	p. 12
High-Performance Airplanes	p. 14
Glider Towing	p. 15
Change of Address	p. 15
Responsibility and Authority of the Pilot-in-Command	p. 16
Preflight Action	p. 17
Seatbelts	p. 19
Alcohol and Drugs	p. 20
Right-of-Way Rules	p. 21
Acrobatic Flight	p. 23
Parachutes	p. 24
Deviation from Air Traffic Control Instructions	p. 25
Minimum Safe Altitudes	p. 26
Basic VFR Weather Minimums	p. 27
Special VFR Weather Minimums	p. 30
VFR Cruising Altitudes	p. 32
Categories of Aircraft	p. 33
Formation Flight and Dropping Objects	p. 34
VFR Flight Plans	p. 34
Speed Limits	p. 35
Airworthiness	p. 37
Maintenance and Inspections	p. 38
Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and Advisory Circulars (ACs)	p. 42
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Part 830	p. 44
Procedures and Airport Operations
Uncontrolled and Tower-Controlled Airports	p. 3
Airport Markings	p. 5
Airport Lighting	p. 9
Visual Approach Slope Indicator (VASI)	p. 11
Surface Operations	p. 14
Airport/Facility Directory	p. 16
Fitness for Flight	p. 17
Aeronautical Decision Making	p. 20
Collision Avoidance	p. 25
Aircraft Lighting	p. 27
Weather
The Heating of the Earth	p. 3
Circulation and Wind	p. 4
Temperature	p. 5
Moisture	p. 6
Air Masses and Fronts	p. 8
Stability of the Atmosphere	p. 9
Clouds	p. 10
Turbulence	p. 14
Thunderstorms	p. 15
Wind Shear	p. 17
Icing	p. 19
Fog	p. 20
Frost	p. 21
Weather Services
Aviation Routine Weather Report (METAR)	p. 3
Pilot Weather Reports (PIREPs) (UA)	p. 5
Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)	p. 7
Aviation Area Forecast (FA)	p. 9
Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecast (FD)	p. 11
Weather Depiction Chart	p. 12
Radar Weather Reports	p. 14
Low-Level Significant Weather Prognostic Chart	p. 16
Inflight Weather Advisories (WA, WS, WST)	p. 19
Transcribed Weather Broadcast (TWEB)	p. 20
Enroute Flight Advisory Service (EFAS)	p. 21
Obtaining a Telephone Weather Briefing	p. 21
Aircraft Performance
Weight and Balance	p. 3
Computing Weight and Balance Problems Using a Table	p. 5
Computing Weight and Balance Problems Using a Graph	p. 10
Density Altitude and Aircraft Performance	p. 21
Takeoff Distance	p. 26
Cruise Power Setting Table	p. 29
Landing Distance Graphs and Tables	p. 32
Headwind and Crosswind Component Graph	p. 37
Enroute Flight
Pilotage	p. 3
Time	p. 5
Topography	p. 7
Dead Reckoning	p. 10
Plotting Courses	p. 10
Magnetic Variation	p. 11
Magnetic Deviation	p. 13
Wind and Its Effects	p. 13
The Flight Computer (E6-B)	p. 15
Finding Wind Correction Angle (WCA) and Ground Speed	p. 15
Flight Computer Calculator Face	p. 17
Finding Time, Rate, and Distance	p. 18
Calculating Fuel Consumption	p. 20
Finding True Airspeed and Density Altitude	p. 21
Airspace	p. 32
Navigation
VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR)	p. 3
VOR Orientation	p. 3
Course Determination	p. 6
VOR Airways	p. 8
VOR Receiver Check Points	p. 8
Automatic Direction Finder (ADF)	p. 9
Global Positioning System (GPS)	p. 14
Communication Procedures
Phraseology, Techniques, and Procedures	p. 3
Airport Traffic Area Communications and Light Signals	p. 8
VHF Direction Finder	p. 10
Radar Assistance to VFR Aircraft	p. 10
Transponder	p. 12
Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)	p. 14
Cross-References
Answer, Subject Matter Knowledge Code, Category & Page Number	p. 1
Subject Matter Knowledge Code & Question Number	p. 1
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