Recreational Pilot and Private Pilot Knowledge Test Guide

Recreational Pilot and Private Pilot Knowledge Test Guide:  provides information for obtaining authorization to take the recreational pilot or private pilot knowledge tests. Appendix 1 provides lists of reference materials and subject matter knowledge codes, and a list of computer testing designees (CTD’s).

What is required to become a skilled and effective recreational pilot or private pilot? Although some

individuals possess more knowledge and skills than others, no one is a natural-born pilot. Competent pilots become so through study, training, and experience.  This knowledge test guide will answer most of your questions about taking a recreational pilot or private pilot knowledge test by covering the following areas: knowledge test eligibility requirements; knowledge areas on the tests; descriptions of the tests; process for taking a knowledge test; use of test aids and materials; cheating or other unauthorized conduct; validity of Airman Test Reports; and retesting procedures.  This guide will help in preparing you to take one or all of the following tests.

Recreational Pilot—Airplane

Recreational Pilot—Rotorcraft/Helicopter

Recreational Pilot—Rotorcraft/Gyroplane

Private Pilot—Airplane/Recreational

Pilot–Transition

Private Pilot—Helicopter/Recreational

Pilot–Transition

Private Pilot—Gyroplane/Recreational

Pilot–Transition

Private Pilot—Airplane

Private Pilot—Rotorcraft/Helicopter

Private Pilot—Rotorcraft/Gyroplane

Private Pilot—Glider

Private Pilot—Balloon–Hot Air

Private Pilot—Balloon–Gas

Private Pilot—Lighter-Than-Air–Airship

CONTENTS:

Preface 

Contents 

Introduction 

Knowledge Test Eligibility Requirements 

Knowledge Areas on the Tests 

Descriptions of the Tests 

Process for Taking a Knowledge Test 

Use of Test Aids and Materials 

Cheating or Other Unauthorized Conduct 

Validity of Airman Test Reports 

Retesting Procedures 

Sample Test Questions and Answers:

Recreational Pilot—Airplane (RPA) 

Recreational Pilot—Rotorcraft/Helicopter (RPH

Recreational Pilot—Rotorcraft/Gyroplane (RPG) 

Private Pilot—Airplane/Recreational Pilot–Transition (PAT) 

Private Pilot—Helicopter/Recreational Pilot–Transition (PHT) 

Private Pilot—Gyroplane/Recreational Pilot—Transition (PGT) 

Private Pilot—Airplane (PAR) 

Private Pilot—Rotorcraft/Helicopter (PRH) 

Private Pilot—Rotorcraft/Gyroplane (PRG) 

Private Pilot—Glider (PGL) 

Private Pilot—Balloon–Hot Air (PBH) 

Private Pilot—Balloon–Gas (PBG) 

Private Pilot—Lighter -Than-Air–Airship (PLA) 

APPENDIX 1

List of Reference Materials and Subject Matter Knowledge Codes 

Computer Testing Designees 

APPENDIX 2

FIGURE 1.—Time Conversion Table 

FIGURE 2.—Gyroplane Rotor Blade Position 

FIGURE 3.—VOR