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Title: FAA Exams
Post by: pilotboy27 on May 15, 2007, 08:57:38 PM
Hello all,

Since I havent started my training yet, Im not sure about the exams I need to take? I plan on attending Delta Connection Academy in July, but I want to be as prepared as possible before I go. Are there any tests that I can be studying for before I actually start class there? Are there any tests I could have out of the way before I start class? I have heard a little bit about the airman knowledge test, but dont know anything about the exam. Is it a test I need to have out of the way before I begin flying, or just before I get my Private? What materials are best to start studying? Any help will be greatly appreciated!

Pilotboy27


Title: Re: FAA Exams
Post by: GaryBradshaw on May 16, 2007, 06:59:30 AM
I would purchase the Gleim book for $15.95 or so and start studying for the Private Pilot Knowledge Test...the more you know the better you will do in training and even save money and time.


Title: Re: FAA Exams
Post by: Av8trxx on September 20, 2007, 08:15:23 PM
Are there any tests that I can be studying for before I actually start class there?

The FAA Study Question bank is available online-
http://www.faa.gov/education_research/testing/airmen/test_questions/

These free sites also help you master the material:
http://4vfr.com/
http://www.exams4pilots.org

Are there any tests I could have out of the way before I start class?

Not really. You need to have an instructor sign you off to take the knowledge exams.

I have heard a little bit about the airman knowledge test, but don't know anything about the exam. Is it a test I need to have out of the way before I begin flying, or just before I get my Private?
You need to have it completed before you can take your flight test. The Private written consists of 60 multiple-choice questions on:

Airplanes and Aerodynamics
Airplane systems
Federal Aviation Regulations
Airports and airspace
Airplane performance
Aeromedical factors
Weather
Navigation
Cross-country flying

All you want to know about what is covered, test descriptions and the testing process can be found in the:
 PRIVATE PILOT KNOWLEDGE TEST GUIDE (http://"http://www.faa.gov/education_research/testing/airmen/test_guides/media/faa-g-8082-17b.pdf")

What materials are best to start studying? Any help will be greatly appreciated!

The Airplane Flying Handbook (http://"http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aircraft/airplane_handbook/") & Airmans Information Manual (http://"http://www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim/") are great places to start.