Sport Pilot
Knowledge Test References
5/16/06
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
Testing Centers
Locations
Airports (FBO)
Flight Schools
FSDO
Other locations
Locations Website
http://av-info.faa.gov/data/computertesting/activesites.pdf
Hours
FBO hours
Check
Appointment may be required
Franchises
Laser Grade
CATS
Comp USA
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)