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