Intro -- Contents -- Updates and Practice Tests -- Introduction -- Description of the Tests -- Knowledge Test Registration -- Knowledge Test Eligibility -- Acceptable Materials -- Testing Procedures for Applicants Requesting Special Accommodations -- Test Reports -- Retesting Procedures -- Cheating or Other Unauthorized Conduct -- Test-Taking Tips -- Flight Instructor Certificates Eligibility Requirements -- Knowledge Exam References -- ASA Test Prep Layout -- Chapter 1 Fundamentals of Instructing -- The Learning Process -- Human Behavior -- Effective Communications -- The Teaching Process -- Teaching Methods -- The Instructor as a Critic -- Evaluation -- Instructional Aids -- Flight Instructor Characteristics and Responsibilities -- Techniques of Flight Instruction -- Planning Instructional Activity -- Chapter 2 Aerodynamics and the Principles of Flight -- The Axes of an Aircraft -- Airfoils and Aerodynamic Shapes -- The Aerodynamic Forces -- The Balance of Forces -- Maneuverability, Controllability, and Stability -- Aerodynamic Efficiency -- Load Factors and Maneuvering Speed -- Stalls and Spins -- Wing Shapes -- High-Lift Devices -- Ground Effect -- Principles of Rotorcraft Flight -- Gyroplane Aerodynamics -- Glider Aerodynamics -- Balloon Aerodynamics -- Weight-Shift Control Aerodynamics -- Powered Parachute Aerodynamics -- Chapter 3 Aircraft Systems -- Magnetic Compass -- Pitot-Static Instruments -- Gyroscopic Instruments -- Automation Management -- The Electrical System -- Oxygen Systems -- Cold Weather Operation -- The Powerplant -- The Ignition System -- Fuel Systems -- Fuel-Air Mixture Control -- Induction Systems -- Detonation -- Propeller Design -- Propeller Forces -- Critical Engine of a Multi-Engine Airplane -- Constant-Speed Propellers -- Rotorcraft Systems -- Glider Instrumentation -- Balloon Fuel Systems.

Light-Sport Aircraft Systems -- Chapter 4 Aircraft Performance -- Altitude -- Takeoff Performance -- Climb Performance -- Range Performance -- Glide Distance -- Stall Speed Performance -- Landing Performance -- Multi-Engine Performance -- Wind Components -- Helicopter Performance -- Balloon Performance -- Principles of Weight and Balance -- The Law of the Lever -- Finding the Center of Gravity -- Weight to be Added or Removed -- Weight to be Shifted -- Helicopter Weight and Balance -- Chapter 5 Weather and Weather Services -- The Earth's Atmosphere -- Temperature, Pressure, and Density -- Wind -- Moisture and Precipitation -- Stable and Unstable Air -- Clouds -- Air Masses and Fronts -- Turbulence -- Icing -- Thunderstorms -- Fog -- High-Altitude Weather -- Soaring Weather -- Aviation Routine Weather Report (METAR) -- Pilot Reports (UA) -- Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) -- Graphical Forecasts for Aviation (GFA) -- Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecast (FB) -- In-Flight Weather Advisories (WA, WS, WST) -- Surface Analysis Chart -- Constant Pressure Analysis Charts -- Convective Outlook Chart -- Chapter 6 Enroute Flight and Navigation -- Enroute Flight -- The Wind Triangle -- The Flight Computer -- Off-Course Correction -- Very High Frequency Omni-Directional Range (VOR) -- VORTAC -- Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) -- Chapter 7 Procedures and Airport Operations -- Airspace -- Chart Supplements U.S. -- Notices to Airmen (NOTAM) -- Communications -- Airport Lighting -- Airport Marking Aids and Signs -- Airport Operation -- Wake Turbulence -- Flight Plans -- Chapter 8 Regulations -- Definitions and Abbreviations -- Accident Reports -- Required Documents -- Medical Certificates -- Student Pilot Certification -- Recreational Pilot Certification -- Private Pilot Certification -- Commercial Pilot Certification.

Ground and Flight Instructor Certification -- Flight Instruction, Reviews, and Records -- Required Endorsements -- Pilot Tests -- Presolo Requirements -- Recency of Experience -- Change of Permanent Mailing Address -- Glider Towing -- Emergency Deviation from Rules -- Preflight Planning -- Use of Seatbelts -- Alcohol and Drugs -- Parachutes -- Safety Pilot Requirements -- Fuel Reserve Requirements -- Transponder Requirements -- Minimum Equipment Lists -- Supplemental Oxygen -- Lighting Requirements -- Emergency Locator Transmitter -- Formation Flights and Right-of-Way -- Maximum Authorized Speeds -- Distance from Obstructions -- Flight Plan Airspeed -- Flight from Noncontrolled Airports -- VFR Cruising Altitudes -- Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, and Alterations -- Rotorcraft Regulations -- Gyroplane Regulations -- Glider Regulations -- Balloon Regulations -- Chapter 9 Flight Instruction and Maneuvers -- Taxiing -- Takeoffs -- Turns -- Turbulence and Wind Correction -- Approaches and Landings -- Rectangular Course -- Turns Around a Point -- S-Turns -- Eights-On-Pylons -- Stalls and Slow Flight -- Steep Turns -- Chandelles -- Lazy Eights -- Flight by Reference to Instruments -- Helicopter Operation -- Gyroplane Flight Operation -- Glider Flight Operation -- Balloon Flight Operation -- Chapter 10 Flight Physiology -- Principles of Flight Instruction -- Fitness for Flight -- Supplemental Oxygen -- Spatial Disorientation, Vertigo, and Visual Illusions -- Motion Sickness -- Collision Avoidance -- Cross References -- A: Question Number and Page Number -- B: Learning Statement Code and Question Number.

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