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Published
Newcastle, Washington : Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc [2009]-
Holdings
CURRENT EDITION ONLY.
Language
English
Item Description
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"Study and prepare for the recreational and private airplane, helicopter, gyroplane, glider, balloon, airship, powered parachute, and weight-shift control FAA knowledge exams."
Physical Description
volumes : illustrations ; 28 cm
Publication Frequency
Annual.
ISBN
9781644253410
ISSN
26882493
  • Instructions
  • Updates and Practice Tests
  • Introduction
  • Description of the Tests
  • Knowledge Test Registration
  • Knowledge Test Eligibility
  • Acceptable Materials
  • Testing Procedures for Applicants Requesting Special Accommodations
  • Test Reports
  • Retesting Procedures
  • Cheating or Other Unauthorized Conduct
  • Test-Taking Tips
  • Pilot Certificate Eligibility Requirements
  • Acronyms
  • Knowledge Exam References
  • ASA Test Prep Layout
  • 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
  • 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 and Signs
  • Airport Lighting
  • Visual Approach Slope Indicator (VASI)
  • Surface Operations
  • Chart Supplements U.S.
  • Fitness for Flight
  • Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM)
  • 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)
  • Graphical Forecasts for Aviation (GFA)
  • Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecast (FB)
  • Inflight Weather Advisories (WA, WS, WST)
  • 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 Wind Triangle
  • The Flight Computer (E6-B)
  • Finding Wind Correction Angle (WCA) and Ground Speed (GS)
  • 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
  • Global Positioning System (GPS)
  • Chapter 11. Communication Procedures
  • Phraseology, Techniques, and Procedures
  • Airport Traffic Area Communications and Light Signals
  • Flight Plans
  • Radar Assistance to VFR Aircraft
  • Transponder and ADS-B Requirements
  • Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)
  • Cross References
  • A. Question Number and Page Number
  • B. Airman Knowledge Test Report Codes and Question Numbers
  • FAA Figures
  • Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement for Sport Pilot, Recreational Pilot, Remote Pilot, and Private Pilot (FAA-CT-8080-2H)