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Private Pilot Test Prep 2015 (PDF eBook edition) : Study & Prepare: Pass your test and know what is essential to become a safe, competent pilot — from the most trusted source in aviation training.
Title:
Private Pilot Test Prep 2015 (PDF eBook edition) : Study & Prepare: Pass your test and know what is essential to become a safe, competent pilot — from the most trusted source in aviation training.
Author:
Board, ASA Test Prep.
ISBN:
9781619541320
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (417 pages)
Series:
Test Prep series
Contents:
Preface -- Updates and Practice Tests -- Description of the Tests -- Knowledge Test Eligibility Requirements -- Process for Taking a Knowledge Test -- Use of Test Aids and Materials -- Retesting Procedures -- Cheating or Other Unauthorized Conduct -- Eligibility Requirements -- Eligibility for the Private Pilot Certificate -- Eligibility for the Sport Pilot Certificate -- Knowledge Exam References -- ASA Test Prep Layout -- Opportunity Knocking: Become a Flight Instructor! -- Chapter 1 Basic Aerodynamics -- Aerodynamic Terms -- Axes of Rotation and the Four Forces Acting in Flight -- Lift -- Weight -- Thrust -- Drag -- Stability -- Turns, Loads, and Load Factors -- Maneuvers -- Rectangular Course -- Turns Around a Point -- S-Turns -- Stalls and Spins -- Flaps -- Ground Effect -- Wake Turbulence -- Chapter 2 Aircraft Systems -- Reciprocating Engines -- Ignition and Electrical Systems -- Fuel Induction Systems -- Carburetor Ice -- Aviation Fuel -- Engine Temperatures -- Propellers -- Torque -- Preflight Inspection Procedures -- Helicopter Systems -- Glider Operations -- Lighter-Than-Air Operations -- Powered Parachute and Weight-Shift Control Operations -- Gyroplane -- Chapter 3 Flight Instruments -- Pitot-Static Instruments -- Airspeeds and the Airspeed Indicator -- The Altimeter and Altitudes -- Gyroscopic Instruments -- Attitude Indicator -- Turn Coordinator -- Heading Indicator -- Magnetic Compass (Northern Hemisphere) -- Chapter 4 Regulations -- Introduction -- Pilot Certificate Privileges and Limitations -- Pilot Ratings -- Medical Certificates -- Required Certificates -- Recent Flight Experience -- High-Performance Airplanes -- Glider Towing -- Change of Address -- Responsibility and Authority of the Pilot-in-Command -- Preflight Action -- Seatbelts -- Alcohol and Drugs -- Right-of-Way Rules -- Aerobatic Flight -- Parachutes.

Deviation from Air Traffic Control Instructions -- Minimum Safe Altitudes -- Basic VFR Weather Minimums -- Special VFR Weather Minimums -- VFR Cruising Altitudes -- Categories of Aircraft -- Formation Flight and Dropping Objects -- VFR Flight Plans -- Speed Limits -- Airworthiness -- Maintenance and Inspections -- Light-Sport Repairman Certificates -- ADs, ACs, and NOTAMs -- Accident Reporting Requirements -- Chapter 5 Procedures and Airport Operations -- Uncontrolled and Tower-Controlled Airports -- Airport Markings -- Airport Lighting -- Visual Approach Slope Indicator (VASI) -- Surface Operations -- Airport/Facility Directory -- Fitness for Flight -- Aeronautical Decision Making -- Collision Avoidance -- Aircraft Lighting -- Chapter 6 Weather -- The Heating of the Earth -- Circulation and Wind -- Temperature -- Moisture -- Air Masses and Fronts -- Stability of the Atmosphere -- Clouds -- Turbulence -- Thunderstorms -- Wind Shear -- Icing -- Fog -- Frost -- Chapter 7 Weather Services -- Aviation Routine Weather Report (METAR) -- Pilot Weather Reports (PIREPs) (UA) -- Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) -- Aviation Area Forecast (FA) -- Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecast (FB) -- Weather Depiction Chart -- Radar Weather Reports -- Low-Level Significant Weather Prognostic Chart -- Inflight Weather Advisories (WA, WS, WST) -- Enroute Flight Advisory Service (EFAS) -- Obtaining a Telephone Weather Briefing -- Chapter 8 Aircraft Performance -- Weight and Balance -- Airplane -- Weight-Shift Control -- Powered Parachute -- Computing Weight and Balance Problems Using a Table -- Computing Weight and Balance Problems Using a Graph -- Density Altitude and Aircraft Performance -- Takeoff Distance -- Cruise Power Setting Table -- Landing Distance Graphs and Tables -- Headwind and Crosswind Component Graph -- Maximum Range Performance.

Chapter 9 Enroute Flight -- Pilotage -- Time -- Topography -- Dead Reckoning -- Plotting Courses -- Magnetic Variation -- Magnetic Deviation -- Wind and Its Effects -- The Flight Computer (E6-B) -- Finding Wind Correction Angle (WCA) and Ground Speed -- Flight Computer Calculator Face -- Finding Time, Rate, and Distance -- Calculating Fuel Consumption -- Finding True Airspeed and Density Altitude -- Airspace -- Chapter 10 Navigation -- VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) -- VOR Orientation -- Course Determination -- VOR Airways -- VOR Receiver Check Points -- Automatic Direction Finder (ADF) -- Global Positioning System (GPS) -- Chapter 11 Communication Procedures -- Phraseology, Techniques, and Procedures -- Airport Traffic Area Communications and Light Signals -- Radar Assistance to VFR Aircraft -- Transponder -- Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) -- Cross-Reference A: Question Number and Page Number -- Cross-Reference B: Learning Statement Code and Question Number.
Abstract:
This is the PDF eBook edition of this title. Study questions for the Private and Recreational Pilot FAA Knowledge exam, supported with answers and explanations. Includes softcover book and FAA computer testing supplement. Pilot license candidates studying for the Private and Recreational Pilot FAA Knowledge Exam will find sample questions for every question in the Federal Aviation Administration exam database along with their answers and explanations, in this guide. Questions from the exam are arranged by subject category, with each section prefaced by text introducing the subject matter and accompanied by specific study material. Each question is followed by the answer, an explanation of the answer, and a Learning Statement Code for further study in FAA materials. Updates are provided to account for FAA test-question changes throughout the publication year via the ASA website or e-mail alerts. Up-to-date basics on aerodynamics, engine operation, flight instruments, performance, radio navigation, and meteorology are among the subjects covered in this study aid.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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