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Knowledge Test References
5/16/06
Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Jim Sweeney has had the best record for getting people prepared to take the Sport Pilot Knowledge Test through his 3 day ground schools. He talks about the breaking news that those knowledge tests are changing and what that will mean to both the training world and to those preparing to take the test. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF. (5/16/06)
Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Jim Sweeney joins us to talk about the process of taking and passing your sport pilot knowledge test. Who needs to take the knowledge test? Where do you take the knowledge test? How do you get the endorsement to take the knowledge test? How do you study for the knowledge test? What is the difference between the knowledge test and the practical test? Jim covers it all. SweeneyCorp, USUA, NAPPF. (1/25/05)
Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Jim Sweeney tells us more about the knowledge tests being developed for sport pilot. The focus this week is on private pilot testing, instructor testing, DPE testing and the practical test standards. USUA, NAPPF (11/16/04)
Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Jim Sweeney more news in the world of sport pilot. The new knowledge test questions for the different levels of sport pilot have been published. Jim shares with us some of the background on that and introduces his new on-line, teleconference ground school. www.usua.org, www.nappf.com (Part 1) (11/9/04)
Jim Sweeney, USUA and NAPPF Board Member
Jim Sweeney more news in the world of sport pilot. The new knowledge test questions for the different levels of sport pilot have been published. Jim shares with us some of the background on that and introduces his new on-line, teleconference ground school. www.usua.org, www.nappf.com (Part 2) (11/9/04)
1/25/05
Knowledge Test UltraFlight Radio
Sport Pilot Knowledge
Test
Knowledge
Test
40 Questions
Passing score - 70%
Identification
Endorsement (Required)
Time – 2.0 hours
Age - 15
Topics
Air Traffic Control
Airport Operation
Airspace
Flight Operations
Human Factors
Navigation
Publications
Sectional Charts, NOTAMS
14 CFR Part 61 & 91, NTSB
Weather
Weight and Balance
Sport Pilot Sample Test Questions
174 Sample Questions
http://av-info.faa.gov/data/airmanknowledge/spg.htm
Reference Material
AC 60-25F 6/8/04
A -14 CFR Part 1 - Part 71
B -14 CFR Part 91 - Part 97
C - 14 CFR Part 105 - Part 119
D - 14 CFR Part 121 - Part 125
E - 14 CFR Part 135 - Part 183
F - US HMR 172
G - US HMR 175
G - NTSB 830
J - Aeronautical Information Manual
I - AC 00-6 Aviation Weather
I - AC 00-45 Aviation Weather Services
H - Powered Parachute Bible
H - Trikes, The Flex Wing Flyer
H - FAA H 8083-9 Aviation Instructors Handbook
H - FAA H 8083-1 Aviation Weight and Balance Handbook
H - AC 61-23 Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
H - FAA H 8083-11 Balloon Flying Handbook
H - FAA H 8083-3 Airplane Flying Handbook
H - FAA H 8083-21 Rotorcraft Flying Handbook
H - FAA H 8083-15 Instrument Flying Handbook
H - FAA H 8083-25 Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical
Knowledge
Private Pilot
Knowledge
Test
60 Questions
Passing score – 70%
Identification
Endorsement Required
Time – 2.5 hours
Age - 15
Private Pilot Sample Test Questions
245 Sample Questions
http://av-info.faa.gov/data/airmanknowledge/ppp-pws.htm
Flight Instructor -
Sport Pilot
Knowledge
Test
70 Questions
Passing Score – 70%
Identification
Endorsement (Required)
Time - 2.5 hours
Age - 16
Topics
Aerodynamics
Aircraft Performance
Aircraft Systems
Airport Operations
Airspace
Flight Operations
Human Factors
Navigation Publications
Sectional Charts, NOTAMS
14 CFR Part 61 & 91, NTSB 830
Weather
Weight & Balance
Flight Instructor Sample Test Questions
429 Sample Questions
http://av-info.faa.gov/data/airmanknowledge/sea-seb-seg-sel-sep-sew-sey-sia-sib-sig-sil-sip-siw-siy.htm
FOI
Time – 1.5 hours
Passing Score – 70%
Sport Pilot Examiner
Knowledge Test
50 Questions
Passing Score – 80%
Time – 2.0 hours
Identification
Endorsement Required
Age - 21
Examiner Sample Test Questions
429 Sample Questions
http://av-info.faa.gov/data/airmanknowledge/sea-seb-seg-sel-sep-sew-sey-sia-sib-sig-sil-sip-siw-siy.htm
DPE
Application Dates
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Check
Appointment may be required
Franchises
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CATS
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Knowledge Test
References
NPRM
§ 89.Section 51. What aeronautical knowledge must I have to apply for a sport
pilot certificate?
To apply for a sport pilot certificate, you must receive and log ground training
from an authorized instructor or complete a home- study course on the following
aeronautical knowledge areas:
(a) Applicable regulations of this chapter that relate to sport pilot
privileges, limits, and flight operations; (This NPRM and the Final Rule)
(b) Accident reporting requirements of the National Transportation
Safety Board; (NTSB830 )
(c) Use of the applicable portions of the "Aeronautical Information
Manual" (Online or print version) and FAA advisory circulars; (Online)
(d) Use of aeronautical charts for VFR navigation using pilotage, dead
reckoning, and navigation systems; (AC 61-23C Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical
Knowledge) (Aeronautical Chart, E6B and
Protractor/Plotter)
(e) Recognition of critical weather situations from the ground and in
flight, windshear avoidance, and the procurement and use of aeronautical weather
reports and forecasts; (AC 61-23C Pilot's
Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge) (AC 00-54 Pilot Windshear Guide) (AC 00-45E
Aviation Weather Service) (AC 00-6A Handbook of Aviation Weather)
(f) Safe and efficient operation of aircraft, including collision
avoidance, and recognition and avoidance of wake turbulence; (AC 61-23C Pilot's
Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge) (AC 90-48C Pilot's Role in Collision
Avoidance) (AC 90-23F Aircraft Wake Turbulence)
(g) Effects of density altitude on takeoff and climb performance;
(AC61-23C Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge)
(h) Weight and balance computations; (AC 61-23C Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical
Knowledge) (FAA-H-8083-1 Weight and Balance Handbook)
(i) Principles of aerodynamics, powerplants, and aircraft systems; (AC 61-23C
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge)
(j) Stall awareness, spin entry, spins, and spin recovery techniques, if
applicable; (FAA-H-8083-3 Airplane Flying Handbook) (AC61-67C Stall and Spin
Awareness)
(k) Tumble entry, tumble avoidance techniques for weight-shift-control
aircraft category privileges; (NA)
(l) Aeronautical decision making and judgment; and (AC 61-23C Pilot's
Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge) (FAA-H-8083-3 Airplane Flying Handbook) (AC
60-22 Aeronautical Decision Making)
(m) Preflight action that includes-
(1) How to get information on
runway lengths at airports of intended use, data on takeoff and landing
distances, weather reports and forecasts, and fuel requirements; (AC 61-23C
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge) (Aeronautical Chart) and
(2) How to plan for alternatives if the planned flight cannot be
completed or delays are encountered. (AC 61-23C Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical
Knowledge)