Instructions Updates and Practice Tests |
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Introduction |
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Description of the Tests |
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Knowledge Test Registration |
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Knowledge Test Eligibility |
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Acceptable Materials |
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Testing Procedures for Applicants Requesting Special Accommodations |
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Test Reports |
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Retesting Procedures |
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Cheating or Other Unauthorized Conduct |
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Test-Taking Tips |
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Flight Instructor Certificates Eligibility Requirements |
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Knowledge Exam References |
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ASA Test Prep Layout |
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Chapter 1 Fundamentals of Instructing |
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22 | (5) |
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27 | (3) |
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30 | (1) |
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31 | (8) |
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The Instructor as a Critic |
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39 | (2) |
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41 | (7) |
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48 | (2) |
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Flight Instructor Characteristics and Responsibilities |
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50 | (7) |
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Techniques of Flight Instruction |
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57 | (4) |
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Planning Instructional Activity |
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Chapter 2 Aerodynamics and the Principles of Flight |
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Airfoils and Aerodynamic Shapes |
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4 | (2) |
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6 | (5) |
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11 | (4) |
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Maneuverability, Controllability, and Stability |
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15 | (5) |
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20 | (1) |
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Load Factors and Maneuvering Speed |
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21 | (3) |
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24 | (3) |
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27 | (3) |
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30 | (1) |
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Principles of Rotorcraft Flight |
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33 | (5) |
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38 | (5) |
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43 | (2) |
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45 | (5) |
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Weight-Shift Control Aerodynamics |
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Powered Parachute Aerodynamics |
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Chapter 3 Aircraft Systems |
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5 | (5) |
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10 | (1) |
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12 | (1) |
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14 | (3) |
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17 | (1) |
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18 | (6) |
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24 | (3) |
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27 | (1) |
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28 | (1) |
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29 | (2) |
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31 | (2) |
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Critical Engine of a Multi-Engine Airplane |
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33 | (1) |
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Constant-Speed Propellers |
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34 | (1) |
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35 | (2) |
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Light-Sport Aircraft Systems |
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Chapter 4 Aircraft Performance |
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Effect of Density Altitude on Aircraft Performance |
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7 | (5) |
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12 | (1) |
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13 | (1) |
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14 | (1) |
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15 | (1) |
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16 | (2) |
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18 | (2) |
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20 | (4) |
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24 | (1) |
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25 | (2) |
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Principles of Weight and Balance |
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27 | (5) |
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32 | (3) |
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Finding the Center of Gravity |
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35 | (4) |
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Weight to be Added or Removed |
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39 | (3) |
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42 | (2) |
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Helicopter Weight and Balance |
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Chapter 5 Weather and Weather Services |
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Temperature, Pressure, and Density |
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4 | (2) |
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Moisture and Precipitation |
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8 | (2) |
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11 | (2) |
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13 | (3) |
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16 | (2) |
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18 | (2) |
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20 | (2) |
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22 | (2) |
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24 | (1) |
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Aviation Routine Weather Report (METAR) |
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28 | (3) |
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31 | (1) |
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Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) |
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Graphical Forecasts for Aviation (GFA) |
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Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecast (FB) |
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In-Flight Weather Advisories (WA, WS, WST) |
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Constant Pressure Analysis Charts |
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Chapter 6 Enroute Flight and Navigation |
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10 | (1) |
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Finding Time, Distance, and Ground Speed |
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Finding Magnetic Heading and Ground Speed |
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Finding Wind Direction and Velocity |
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Finding Distance Traveled |
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Finding the Required Airspeed |
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Very High Frequency Omni-Directional Range (VOR) |
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Time and Distance to the Station Using VOR |
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Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) |
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Chapter 7 Procedures and Airport Operations |
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Control Tower Operating Hours |
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Notices to Airmen (NOTAM) |
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15 | (2) |
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Airport Marking Aids and Signs |
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20 | (4) |
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Definitions and Abbreviations |
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3 | (1) |
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6 | (2) |
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Student Pilot Certification |
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Recreational Pilot Certification |
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Private Pilot Certification |
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15 | (2) |
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Commercial Pilot Certification |
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17 | (2) |
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Ground and Flight Instructor Certification |
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19 | (1) |
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Flight Instructors with a Sport Pilot Rating |
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20 | (4) |
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Flight Instruction, Reviews, and Records |
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24 | (2) |
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26 | (2) |
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28 | (3) |
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31 | (1) |
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Change of Permanent Mailing Address |
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Emergency Deviation from Rules |
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Safety Pilot Requirements |
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38 | (1) |
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Fuel Reserve Requirements |
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40 | (1) |
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Emergency Locator Transmitter |
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43 | (1) |
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Formation Flights and Right-of-Way |
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44 | (1) |
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Maximum Authorized Speeds |
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45 | (1) |
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Distance from Obstructions |
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46 | (1) |
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Flight from Noncontrolled Airports |
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Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, and Alterations |
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50 | (3) |
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Chapter 9 Flight Instruction and Maneuvers |
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3 | (1) |
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4 | (1) |
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Turbulence and Wind Correction |
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8 | (1) |
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9 | (4) |
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13 | (1) |
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14 | (2) |
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16 | (1) |
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Flight by Reference to Instruments |
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26 | (12) |
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38 | (13) |
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38 | (4) |
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42 | (1) |
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46 | (1) |
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49 | (1) |
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50 | (1) |
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Gyroplane Flight Operation |
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51 | (1) |
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52 | (4) |
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Chapter 10 Flight Physiology |
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Principles of Flight Instruction |
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3 | (6) |
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9 | (1) |
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Spatial Disorientation, Vertigo, and Visual Illusions |
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13 | (2) |
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A Question Number and Page Number |
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B Learning Statement Code and Question Number |
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