Front Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Instructions -- 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 Flight Instructor Certificates -- Knowledge Exam References -- ASA Test Prep Layout -- Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Instructing -- The Learning Process -- Human Behavior -- Effective Communications -- The Teaching Process -- Teaching Methods -- The Instructor as a Critic -- Evaluation -- Instructional Aids -- Flight Instructor Characteristics and Responsibilities -- Techniques of Flight Instruction -- Planning Instructional Activity -- Chapter 2: Aerodynamics and the Principles of Flight -- The Axes of an Aircraft -- Airfoils and Aerodynamic Shapes -- The Aerodynamic Forces -- The Balance of Forces -- Maneuverability, Controllability, and Stability -- Aerodynamic Efficiency -- Load Factors and Maneuvering Speed -- Stalls and Spins -- Wing Shapes -- High-Lift Devices -- Ground Effect -- Principles of Rotorcraft Flight -- Gyroplane Aerodynamics -- Glider Aerodynamics -- Balloon Aerodynamics -- Weight-Shift Control Aerodynamics -- Powered Parachute Aerodynamics -- Chapter 3: Aircraft Systems -- Magnetic Compass -- Pitot-Static Instruments -- Gyroscopic Instruments -- The Electrical System -- Oxygen Systems -- Cold Weather Operation -- The Powerplant -- The Ignition System -- Fuel Systems -- Fuel-Air Mixture Control -- Induction Systems -- Detonation -- Propeller Design -- Propeller Forces -- Critical Engine of a Multi-Engine Airplane -- Constant-Speed Propellers -- Rotorcraft Systems -- Glider Instrumentation -- Balloon Fuel Systems -- Light-Sport Aircraft Systems -- Chapter 4: Aircraft Performance.

Altitude -- Effect of Density Altitude on Aircraft Performance -- Takeoff Performance -- Climb Performance -- Range Performance -- Glide Distance -- Stall Speed Performance -- Landing Performance -- Multi-Engine Performance -- Wind Components -- Helicopter Performance -- Balloon Performance -- Principles of Weight and Balance -- Locating the Balance Point -- Finding the Center of Gravity -- Weight to be Added or Removed -- Weight to be Shifted -- Helicopter Weight and Balance -- Chapter 5: Weather and Weather Services -- The Earth's Atmosphere -- Temperature, Pressure and Density -- Wind -- Moisture and Precipitation -- Stable and Unstable Air -- Clouds -- Air Masses and Fronts -- Turbulence -- Icing -- Thunderstorms -- Common IMC Producers -- High-Altitude Weather -- Soaring Weather -- Aviation Routine Weather Report (METAR) -- Pilot Reports (UA) and Radar -- Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) -- Aviation Area Forecast (FA) -- Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecast (FB) -- In-Flight Weather Advisories (WA, WS, WST) -- Surface Analysis Chart -- Weather Depiction Chart -- Radar Summary Chart -- Constant Pressure Analysis Charts -- Significant Weather Prognostic Charts -- Convective Outlook Chart -- Composite Moisture Stability Charts -- Chapter 6: Enroute Flight and Navigation -- Enroute Flight -- The Wind Triangle -- The Flight Computer -- Finding Time, Distance, Ground Speed -- Finding Magnetic Heading and Ground Speed -- Finding Wind Direction and Velocity -- Finding Distance Traveled -- Finding Fuel Required -- Finding Range Available -- Finding the Required Airspeed -- Off-Course Correction -- Automatic Direction Finder (ADF) -- Very High Frequency Omni-Directional Range (VOR) -- Time and Distance to the Station Using VOR -- VOR Test (VOT) -- VORTAC -- Radio Magnetic Indicator (RMI) -- Distance Measuring Equipment (DME).

Chapter 7: Procedures and Airport Operations -- Airspace -- Airport/Facility Directory -- Runway Gradient -- Control Tower Operating Hours -- Notices to Airmen (NOTAM) -- Communications -- Airport Lighting -- Airport Marking Aids and Signs -- Airport Operation -- Wake Turbulence -- Flight Plans -- Chapter 8: Regulations -- Definitions and Abbreviations -- Accident Reports -- Required Documents -- Medical Certificates -- Student Pilot Certification -- Recreational Pilot Certification -- Private Pilot Certification -- Commercial Pilot Certification -- Ground and Flight Instructor Certification -- Flight Instructors with a Sport Pilot Rating -- Flight Instruction, Reviews and Records -- Required Endorsements -- Pilot Tests -- Presolo Requirements -- Recency of Experience -- Change of Permanent Mailing Address -- Glider Towing -- Emergency Deviation from Rules -- Preflight Planning -- Use of Seatbelts -- Alcohol and Drugs -- Parachutes -- Safety Pilot Requirements -- Fuel Reserve Requirements -- Transponder Requirements -- Minimum Equipment Lists -- Supplemental Oxygen -- Lighting Requirements -- Emergency Locator Transmitter -- Formation Flights and Right-of-Way -- Maximum Authorized Speeds -- Acrobatic Flight -- Distance from Obstructions -- Flight Plan Airspeed -- Flight from Noncontrolled Airports -- VFR Cruising Altitudes -- Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance and Alterations -- Rotorcraft Regulations -- Gyroplane Regulations -- Glider Regulations -- Balloon Regulations -- Chapter 9: Flight Instruction and Maneuvers -- Taxiing -- Takeoffs -- Turns -- Turbulence and Wind Correction -- Approaches and Landings -- Rectangular Course -- Turns Around a Point -- S-Turns -- Eights-On-Pylons -- Stalls and Slow Flight -- Steep Turns -- Chandelles -- Lazy Eights -- Flight by Reference to Instruments -- Helicopter Operation -- Helicopter Controls.

Takeoffs and Hovering -- Autorotation -- Retreating Blade Stall -- Settling with Power -- Slope Operation -- Rapid Decelerations -- Pinnacle Approaches -- Running Landings -- Gyroplane Flight Operation -- Glider Flight Operation -- Balloon Flight Operation -- Chapter 10: Flight Physiology -- Principles of Flight Instruction -- Fitness for Flight -- Supplemental Oxygen -- Spatial Disorientation, Vertigo, and Visual Illusions -- Motion Sickness -- Collision Avoidance -- Cross-Reference A: Question Number and Page Number -- Cross-Reference B: Learning Statement Code and Question Number.