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Newcastle, Washington :
Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc
[2009]-
- Language
- English
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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)