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Instrument Rating Test Prep 2014 Edition.
Title:
Instrument Rating Test Prep 2014 Edition.
Author:
Board, ASA Test Prep.
ISBN:
9781560279815
Personal Author:
Physical Description:
1 online resource (346 pages)
Series:
Test Prep
Contents:
Front Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- 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 for the Instrument Rating -- Knowledge Exam References -- ASA Test Prep Layout -- Chapter 1: Weather -- The Earth's Atmosphere -- High Altitude Weather -- Temperature -- Wind -- Moisture and Precipitation -- Stable and Unstable Air -- Clouds -- Common IMC Producers -- Air Masses and Fronts -- Turbulence -- Thunderstorms -- Microbursts -- Icing -- Structural and Induction Icing -- Hazards of Structural Icing -- Frost and Snow -- Deice and Anti-Ice -- Wind Shear -- Chapter 2: Weather Services -- Aviation Routine Weather Report (METAR) -- Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) -- Aviation Area Forecast (FA) -- Pilot Reports (UA) and Radar -- Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecast (FB) -- Inflight Weather Advisories (WA, WS, WST) -- Enroute Flight Advisory Service (EFAS) -- Convective Outlook (AC) -- Surface Analysis Chart -- Weather Depiction Chart -- Radar Summary Chart -- Constant Pressure Chart -- Significant Weather Prognostics -- Chapter 3: Flight Instruments -- Airspeeds -- Altitudes -- Altimeter Settings -- Vertical Speed Indicator -- Attitude Indicator -- Turn Coordinator -- Heading Indicator -- Magnetic Compass -- Slaved Gyro -- Instrument Errors -- Fundamental Skills -- Attitude Instrument Flying -- Unusual Attitude Recoveries -- Chapter 4: Navigation -- NAVAID Classes -- DME -- VOR -- HSI -- ADF -- RMI -- RNAV -- ILS -- GPS -- Chapter 5: Regulations and Procedures -- Requirements for Instrument Rating -- Instrument Currency Requirements -- Equipment Requirements -- Inspection Requirements -- Oxygen Requirements.

Logbook Requirements -- Preflight Requirements -- Airspace -- Cloud Clearance and Visibility Requirements -- Aircraft Accident/Incident Reporting and NOTAMs -- Spatial Disorientation -- Optical Illusions -- Cockpit Lighting and Scanning -- Altitude and Course Requirements -- Communication Reports -- Lost Communication Requirements -- Chapter 6: Departure -- Flight Plan Requirements -- Clearance Requirements -- ATC Clearance/Separations -- Departure Procedures (DPs) -- Services Available to Pilots -- Pilot/Controller Roles and Responsibilities -- Airport Lighting, Signs and Marking Aids -- VFR-On-Top -- Chapter 7: En Route -- Instrument Altitudes -- Enroute Low Altitude Chart -- Holding -- Estimated Time Enroute (ETE) -- Fuel Consumption -- Chapter 8: Arrival and Approach -- STARs -- Communications During Arrival -- Instrument Approach Terms and Abbreviations -- Instrument Approach Procedures Chart (IAP) -- Radar Approaches -- Visual and Contact Approaches -- Timed Approaches from Holding -- Missed Approach -- RVR -- Inoperative Components -- Hazards on Approach -- Closing the Flight Plan -- Cross-Reference A: Question Number and Page Number -- Cross-Reference B: Learning Statement Code and Question Number.
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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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