Instructions |
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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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Pilot Certificate Eligibility Requirements |
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Knowledge Exam References |
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ASA Test Prep Layout |
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Chapter 1 Basic Aerodynamics |
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3 | (3) |
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Axes of Rotation and the Four Forces Acting in Flight |
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6 | (4) |
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7 | (1) |
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7 | (1) |
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7 | (1) |
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8 | (2) |
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10 | (2) |
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Turns, Loads, and Load Factors |
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12 | (4) |
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16 | (3) |
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16 | (1) |
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16 | (1) |
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17 | (2) |
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19 | (1) |
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20 | (1) |
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21 | (2) |
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Chapter 2 Aircraft Systems |
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3 | (1) |
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Ignition and Electrical Systems |
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4 | (2) |
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6 | (1) |
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7 | (3) |
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10 | (2) |
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12 | (3) |
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15 | (1) |
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16 | (2) |
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Preflight Inspection Procedures |
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18 | (1) |
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19 | (7) |
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26 | (7) |
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Lighter-Than-Air Operations |
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33 | (8) |
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Powered Parachute and Weight-Shift Control Operations |
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41 | (7) |
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Chapter 3 Flight Instruments Pitot-Static Instruments |
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3 | (1) |
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Airspeeds and the Airspeed Indicator |
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4 | (4) |
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The Altimeter and Altitudes |
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8 | (5) |
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13 | (2) |
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13 | (1) |
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13 | (1) |
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Magnetic Compass (Northern Hemisphere) |
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3 | (1) |
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Pilot Certificate Privileges and Limitations |
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3 | (6) |
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9 | (1) |
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10 | (3) |
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13 | (1) |
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14 | (2) |
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High-Performance Airplanes |
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16 | (1) |
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17 | (1) |
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18 | (1) |
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Responsibility and Authority of the Pilot-in-Command |
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18 | (2) |
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20 | (2) |
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22 | (1) |
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23 | (2) |
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25 | (2) |
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27 | (1) |
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Deviation from Air Traffic Control Instructions |
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28 | (1) |
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29 | (1) |
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Basic VFR Weather Minimums |
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30 | (4) |
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Special VFR Weather Minimums |
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34 | (1) |
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35 | (2) |
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37 | (1) |
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Formation Flight and Dropping Objects |
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38 | (1) |
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38 | (1) |
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39 | (1) |
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40 | (2) |
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Maintenance and Inspections |
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42 | (5) |
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Light-Sport Repairman Certificates |
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43 | (4) |
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47 | (4) |
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Accident Reporting Requirements |
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Chapter 5 Procedures and Airport Operations |
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Uncontrolled and Tower-Controlled Airports |
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3 | (3) |
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Airport Markings and Signs |
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6 | (8) |
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14 | (1) |
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Visual Approach Slope Indicator (VASI) |
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15 | (3) |
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18 | (3) |
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21 | (2) |
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23 | (4) |
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Aeronautical Decision Making |
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27 | (7) |
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34 | (3) |
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3 | (1) |
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4 | (1) |
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5 | (1) |
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6 | (2) |
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8 | (1) |
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Stability of the Atmosphere |
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9 | (1) |
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10 | (4) |
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14 | (1) |
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15 | (3) |
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18 | (1) |
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21 | (1) |
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Chapter 7 Weather Services |
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Aviation Routine Weather Report (METAR) |
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3 | (2) |
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Pilot Weather Reports (PIREPs) (UA) |
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5 | (2) |
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Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) |
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7 | (1) |
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Graphical Forecasts for Aviation (GFA) |
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8 | (1) |
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Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecast (FB) |
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9 | (1) |
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Inflight Weather Advisories (WA, WS, WST) |
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10 | (2) |
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Obtaining a Telephone Weather Briefing |
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Chapter 8 Aircraft Performance |
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3 | (3) |
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4 | (1) |
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Computing Weight and Balance Problems Using a Table |
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6 | (6) |
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Computing Weight and Balance Problems Using a Graph |
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12 | (12) |
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Density Altitude and Aircraft Performance |
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24 | (6) |
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30 | (4) |
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Cruise Power Setting Table |
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34 | (2) |
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Landing Distance Graphs and Tables |
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36 | (6) |
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Headwind and Crosswind Component Graph |
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42 | (2) |
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Maximum Range Performance |
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3 | (2) |
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5 | (3) |
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8 | (3) |
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11 | (3) |
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11 | (1) |
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12 | (2) |
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14 | (1) |
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14 | (3) |
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17 | (1) |
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The Flight Computer (E6-B) |
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18 | (14) |
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Finding Wind Correction Angle (WCA) and Ground Speed |
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18 | (2) |
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Flight Computer Calculator Face |
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20 | (1) |
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Finding Time, Rate, and Distance |
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21 | (2) |
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Calculating Fuel Consumption |
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23 | (1) |
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Finding True Airspeed and Density Altitude |
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24 | (8) |
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VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) |
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3 | (1) |
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3 | (3) |
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6 | (2) |
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8 | (1) |
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VOR Receiver Check Points |
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9 | (1) |
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Global Positioning System (GPS) |
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Chapter 11 Communication Procedures |
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Phraseology, Techniques, and Procedures |
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3 | (5) |
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Airport Traffic Area Communications and Light Signals |
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8 | (2) |
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10 | (1) |
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Radar Assistance to VFR Aircraft |
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11 | (2) |
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Transponder and ADS-B Requirements |
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13 | (4) |
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Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) |
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A Question Number and Page Number |
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1 | (1) |
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B Airman Knowledge Test Report Codes and Question Numbers |
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