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Sport Pilot Test Prep 2014 PDF Edition.
Title:
Sport Pilot Test Prep 2014 PDF Edition.
Author:
Board, ASA Test Prep.
ISBN:
9781560279778
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (206 pages)
Series:
Test Prep
Contents:
Front Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- 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 -- Knowledge Exam References -- ASA Test Prep Layout -- Updates and Practice Tests -- Description of the Tests -- Chapter 1: Regulations -- Introduction -- Sport Pilot Certificate Privileges and Limitations -- Pilot Ratings -- Responsibility and Authority of the Pilot-in-Command -- Alcohol and Drugs -- Formation Flight and Dropping Objects -- Right-of-Way Rules -- Minimum Safe Altitudes -- Basic VFR Weather Minimums -- Airworthiness and Light-Sport Aircraft Definitions -- Maintenance and Inspections -- Light-Sport Repairman Certificates -- Seatbelts -- Accident Reporting Requirements -- FAA Publications -- Chapter 2: Weather and Weather Services -- The Global Energy Engine -- Air Masses and Fronts -- Moisture -- Stability of the Atmosphere -- Clouds -- Turbulence -- Atmospheric Turbulence -- Mechanical Turbulence -- Thunderstorms -- Wind Shear -- Weather Charts and Reports -- Aviation Area Forecast (FA) -- Aviation Routine Weather Report (METAR) -- Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) -- Radar Weather Reports -- Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecast -- Inflight Weather Advisories -- Obtaining a Telephone Weather Briefing -- Chapter 3: Flight Physiology -- Fitness for Flight -- Visual Illusions -- Aeronautical Decision Making -- Risk Management -- Checklists and Controls Exchange -- Situational Awareness -- Chapter 4: Aircraft -- Basic Aerodynamics -- Pitot-Static Instruments -- The Altimeter and Altitudes -- Airspeeds and the Airspeed Indicator -- Density Altitude and Aircraft Performance -- Takeoff and Landing Considerations -- Carburetor Ice -- Aviation Fuel -- Weight and Balance.

Airplane -- Weight-Shift Control -- Powered Parachute -- Powerplant Systems -- Category-Specific Operations -- Weight-Shift Control -- Powered Parachute -- Balloon -- Gyroplane -- Glider -- Chapter 5: Airports, Airspace and Charts -- Uncontrolled and Tower-Controlled Airports -- Airport Markings and Signs -- Airport Lighting -- Visual Approach Slope Indicator (VASI) -- Airspace and Charts -- Chapter 6: Procedures and Operations -- Preflight Procedures -- Aircraft Lighting -- Surface Operations -- Aircraft Maneuvering -- Communication Procedures -- Airport Traffic Area Communications and Light Signals -- Traffic Advisories -- Collision Avoidance -- Wake Turbulence -- Chapter 7: Cross-Country -- Navigation -- GPS -- Pilotage -- Dead Reckoning -- Plotting Courses -- Magnetic Variation -- Magnetic Deviation -- Wind and Its Effects -- Flight Planning Calculations -- Converting Minutes to Equivalent Hours -- Time T = D ÷ GS -- Distance D = GS × T -- Ground Speed GS = D ÷ T -- Fuel Consumption FC = FR × T -- True Airspeed TAS = CAS × DF -- Density Altitude DAlt = PAlt Corrected for Temperature -- Flight Computers -- CX-2 Pathfinder Electronic Flight Computer -- E6-B Circular Slide Rule -- Flight Planning Problems -- Calculating Time, Rate, and Distance -- Calculating Fuel Consumption -- Calculating True Airspeed and Density Altitude -- Finding Wind Correction Angle (WCA) and Ground Speed -- VFR Flight Plans -- 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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