Pilot Knowledge Test Guide

Recreational Pilot and Private Pilot Knowledge Test Guide: provides information for obtaining authorization to take the recreational pilot or private pilot knowledge tests. Appendix 1 provides lists of reference materials and subject matter knowledge codes, and a list of computer testing designees (CTD’s).
What is required to become a skilled and effective recreational pilot or private pilot? Although some
individuals possess more knowledge and skills than others, no one is a natural-born pilot. Competent pilots become so through study, training, and experience. This knowledge test guide will answer most of your questions about taking a recreational pilot or private pilot knowledge test by covering the following areas: knowledge test eligibility requirements; knowledge areas on the tests; descriptions of the tests; process for taking a knowledge test; use of test aids and materials; cheating or other unauthorized conduct; validity of Airman Test Reports; and retesting procedures. This guide will help in preparing you to take one or all of the following tests.
Recreational Pilot - Airplane
Recreational Pilot - Rotorcraft/Helicopter
Recreational Pilot - Rotorcraft/Gyroplane
Private Pilot - Airplane/Recreational
Pilot - Transition
Private Pilot - Helicopter/Recreational
Pilot - Transition
Private Pilot - Gyroplane/Recreational
Pilot - Transition
Private Pilot - Airplane
Private Pilot - Rotorcraft/Helicopter
Private Pilot - Rotorcraft/Gyroplane
Private Pilot - Glider
Private Pilot - Balloon - Hot Air
Private Pilot - Balloon - Gas
Private Pilot - Lighter-Than-Air - Airship
CONTENTS:
Preface
Contents
Introduction
Knowledge Test Eligibility Requirements
Knowledge Areas on the Tests
Descriptions of the Tests
Process for Taking a Knowledge Test
Use of Test Aids and Materials
Cheating or Other Unauthorized Conduct
Validity of Airman Test Reports
Retesting Procedures
Sample Test Questions and Answers:
Recreational Pilot - Airplane (RPA)
Recreational Pilot - Rotorcraft/Helicopter (RPH
Recreational Pilot - Rotorcraft/Gyroplane (RPG)
Private Pilot - Airplane/Recreational Pilot - Transition (PAT)
Private Pilot - Helicopter/Recreational Pilot - Transition (PHT)
Private Pilot - Gyroplane/Recreational Pilot - Transition (PGT)
Private Pilot - Airplane (PAR)
Private Pilot - Rotorcraft/Helicopter (PRH)
Private Pilot - Rotorcraft/Gyroplane (PRG)
Private Pilot - Glider (PGL)
Private Pilot - Balloon - Hot Air (PBH)
Private Pilot - Balloon - Gas (PBG)
Private Pilot - Lighter -Than-Air - Airship (PLA)
APPENDIX 1
List of Reference Materials and Subject Matter Knowledge Codes
Computer Testing Designees
APPENDIX 2
FIGURE 1. - Time Conversion Table
FIGURE 2. - Gyroplane Rotor Blade Position
FIGURE 3. - VOR

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