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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