The four forces of flight, aerodynamic principles of stability, maneuvering flight, and load factors.
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20,
20,
20,
20,
20
4.2%
Stall/spin characteristics as they relate to training airplanes.
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20
4.2%
The importance of prompt recognition of stall indications.
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20
4.2%
Important safety considerations, including collision avoidance precautions, right of way rules and minimum safety altitudes.
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20
4.2%
Radar, transponder operations, and FAA radar equipment and services for VFR aircraft.
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20
4.2%
The types of services provided by an FSS.
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20
4.2%
Use of the radio for communication.
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20
4.2%
The causes of various weather conditions, frontal systems and hazardous weather phenomena.
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20
4.2%
How to recognize critical weather situations from the ground and during flight including hazards associated with thunderstorms.
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20
4.2%
The appropriate Federal Aviation Regulations in the private pilot recommended study list.
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20
4.2%
How to obtain and interpret weather reports, formats, and graphic charts.
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20
4.2%
The sources of weather information during preflight planning and while in flight.
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20
4.2%
How to use data supplied by the manufacturer to predict airplane performance, including take-off and landing distances and fuel requirements.
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20
4.2%
How to compute and control the weight and balance condition of a typical training airplane.
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20
4.2%
The basic concepts of VFR navigation using pilotage, dead reckoning, and aircraft navigation systems.
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20
4.2%
Guidelines and recommended procedures related to flight planning, use of an FAA flight plan, VFR cruising altitudes, and lost procedures .
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20,
20
4.2%
Important physiological factors as they relate to private pilot operations.
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20
4.2%
The accepted procedures and concepts pertaining to aeronautical decision making and judgment, including cockpit resource management and human factors training.
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20
4.2%
The planning process for a cross-country flight.
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20
4.2%
The details of flying a typical cross-country flight, including evaluation of in-flight weather and decisions for alternative actions, such as a diversion.
