2023 Instructor Pilot/CFI Test Prep: Study and prepare for your pilot FAA Knowledge Exam

by ASA Test Prep Board

Overview

Study and prepare for your FAA knowledge exam, Pass your test and know what is essential to to become a safe, competent flight or ground instructor-from the most trusted source in aviation training. Rely on the time-proven and dependable ASA Instructor Pilot/CFI Test Prep to prepare for your FAA Knowledge Exam. Test material is expertly organized into chapters based on subject matter and includes introductory text and illustrations, questions, answer choices, answers, explanations (for correct and incorrect answers), and references for further study. This topical study promotes understanding and aids recall to provide an efficient study guide. When you're done studying, take practice tests with ASA's online simulated testing program at no additional cost! The ASA Test Prep includes the figures, legends, and full-color charts from the FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement so you'll be familiar with the information you'll be issued at the testing center. You can count on ASA to provide you with the latest changes in the FAA Knowledge Exams through a free email subscription service and updates. ASA's Instructor Pilot/CFI Test Prep is the pilot's best resource for successful test-taking. Questions for all Fundamentals of Instructing (FOI), Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), Ground Instructor (BGI, AGI), Sport Instructor, and Military Competence instructor (MCI) FAA Knowledge Exams: airplane, rotorcraft, glider, lighter-than-air, powered parachute, weight-shift control, and add-on ratings, Explanations for correct and incorrect answers, FAA references for further study, and airman test report codes for remedial study, Figures from the FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement, Organization by subject with introductory text far efficient and logical study, Flight Instructor Certificate requirements, 5 free online practice tests, Test-taking tips and quick cross-references for easy question-finding, Free online updates and subscription service to stay informed of test changes

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781644252437
Publisher:	Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc.
Publication date:	11/29/2022
Series:	ASA Test Prep Series
Edition description:	2023 Edition
Pages:	488
Product dimensions:	8.27(w) x 10.71(h) x 1.26(d)

About the Author

Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. (ASA) is an industry leader in the development and sale of aviation supplies and publications for pilots, flight instructors, flight engineers, air traffic controllers, flight attendants, aviation maintenance technicians, and drone operators. We manufacture and publish more than 1,000 products, and have been providing trusted and reliable training materials to the aviation industry for 80 years.

Table of Contents

Instructions

Updates and Practice Tests vi

Introduction vii

Description of the Tests viii

Knowledge Test Registration ix

Knowledge Test Eligibility x

Acceptable Materials x

Testing Procedures for Applicants Requesting Special Accommodations xi

Test Reports xi

Retesting Procedures xi

Cheating or Other Unauthorized Conduct xi

Test-Taking Tips xiii

Flight Instructor Certificates Eligibility Requirements xiv

Knowledge Exam References xvii

Acronyms xviii

ASA Test Prep Layout xx

Chapter 1 Fundamentals of Instructing

The Learning Process 1-3

Human Behavior 1-22

Effective Communications 1-27

The Teaching Process 1-30

Teaching Methods 1-31

The instructor as a Critic 1-39

Evaluation 1-41

Instructional Aids 1-48

Flight Instructor Characteristics and Responsibilities 1-50

Techniques of Flight Instruction 1-57

Planning instructional Activity 1-61

Chapter 2 Aerodynamics and the Principles of Flight The Axes of an Aircraft 2-3

Airfoils and Aerodynamic Shapes 2-4

The Aerodynamic Forces 2-6

The Balance of Forces 2-11

Maneuverability, Controllability, and Stability 2-15

Aerodynamic Efficiency 2-20

Load Factors and Maneuvering Speed 2-21

Stalls and Spins 2-24

Wing Shapes 2-27

High-Lift Devices 2-30

Ground Effect 2-31

Principles of Rotorcraft Flight 2-33

Gyroplane Aerodynamics 2-38

Glider Aerodynamics 2-43

Balloon Aerodynamics 2-45

Weight-Shift Control Aerodynamics 2-50

Powered Parachute Aerodynamics 2-52

Chapter 3 Aircraft Systems

Magnetic Compass 3-3

Pitot-Static Instruments 3-5

Gyroscopic Instruments 3-10

Automation Management 3-11

The Electrical System 3-12

Oxygen Systems 3-13

Cold Weather Operation 3-14

The Powerplant 3-14

The Ignition System 3-17

Fuel Systems 3-18

Fuel-Air Mixture Control 3-24

Induction Systems 3-27

Detonation 3-28

Propeller Design 3-29

Propeller Forces 3-31

Critical Engine of a Multi-Engine Airplane 3-33

Constant-Speed Propellers 3-34

Rotorcraft Systems 3-35

Glider Instrumentation 3-37

Balloon Fuel Systems 3-38

Light-Sport Aircraft Systems 3-40

Chapter 4 Aircraft Performance

Altitude 4-3

Effect of Density Altitude on Aircraft Performance 4-3

Takeoff Performance 4-7

Climb Performance 4-12

Range Performance 4-13

Glide Distance 4-14

Stall Speed Performance 4-15

Landing Performance 4-16

Multi-Engine Performance 4-18

Wind Components 4-20

Helicopter Performance 4-24

Balloon Performance 4-25

Principles of Weight and Balance 4-27

The Law of the Lever 4-32

Finding the Center of Gravity 4-35

Weight to be Added or Removed 4-39

Weight to be Shifted 4-43

Helicopter Weight and Balance 4-44

Chapter 5 Weather and Weather Services

The Earth's Atmosphere 5-3

Temperature, Pressure, and Density 5-4

Wind 5-6

Moisture and Precipitation 5-8

Stable and Unstable Air 5-10

Clouds 5-11

Air Masses and Fronts 5-13

Turbulence 5-16

Icing 5-18

Thunderstorms 5-20

Fog 5-22

High-Altitude Weather 5-24

Soaring Weather 5-24

Aviation Routine Weather Report (METAR) 5-28

Pilot Reports (UA) 5-31

Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) 5-32

Graphical Forecasts for Aviation (GFA) 5-34

Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecast (FB) 5-34

In-Flight Weather Advisories (WA, WS, WST) 5-35

Surface Analysis Chart 5-36

Constant Pressure Analysis Charts 5-38

Convective Outlook Chart 5-39

Chapter 6 Enroute Flight and Navigation

Enroute Flight 6-3

The Wind Triangle 6-10

The Flight Computer 6-11

Finding Time, Distance, and Ground Speed 6-11

Finding Magnetic Heading and Ground Speed 6-14

Finding Wind Direction and Velocity 6-16

Finding Distance Traveled 6-17

Finding Fuel Required 6-18

Finding Range Available 6-19

Finding the Required Airspeed 6-20

Off-Course Correction 6-22

Very High Frequency Omni-Directional Range (VOR) 6-24

Time and Distance to the Station Using VOR 6-25

VOR Test (VOT) 6-27

VORTAC 6-27

Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) 6-28

Chapter 7 Procedures and Airport Operations

Airspace 7-3

Chart Supplements U.S 7-13

Runway Gradient 7-13

Control Tower Operating Hours 7-13

Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs) 7-14

Communications 7-15

Airport Lighting 7-17

Airport Marking Aids and Signs 7-20

Airport Operation 7-24

Wake Turbulence 7-26

Flight Plans 7-28

Chapter 8 Regulations

Definitions and Abbreviations 8-3

Accident Reports 8-4

Required Documents 8-6

Medical Certificates 8-8

Student Pilot Certification 8-10

Recreational Pilot Certification 8-14

Private Pilot Certification 8-15

Commercial Pilot Certification 8-17

Ground and Flight Instructor Certification 8-19

Flight Instructors with a Sport Pilot Rating 8-20

Flight Instruction, Reviews, and Records 8-24

Required Endorsements 8-26

Pilot Tests 8-28

Presolo Requirements 8-31

Recency of Experience 8-31

Change of Permanent Mailing Address 8-33

Glider Towing 8-33

Emergency Deviation from Rules 8-34

Preflight Planning 8-35

Use of Seatbelts 8-36

Alcohol and Drugs 8-36

Parachutes 8-37

Safety Pilot Requirements 8-38

Fuel Reserve Requirements 8-38

Transponder Requirements 8-39

Minimum Equipment Lists 8-40

Supplemental Oxygen 8-40

Lighting Requirements 8-41

Emergency Locator Transmitter 8-43

Formation Flights and Right-of-Way 8-44

Maximum Authorized Speeds 8-45

Distance from Obstructions 8-46

Flight Plan Airspeed 8-46

Flight from Noncontrolled Airports 8-47

VFR Cruising Altitudes 8-47

Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, and Alterations 8-48

Rotorcraft Regulations 8-50

Gyroplane Regulations 8-53

Glider Regulations 8-53

Balloon Regulations 8-55

Chapter 9 Flight Instruction and Maneuvers

Taxiing 9-3

Takeoffs 9-4

Turns 9-5

Turbulence and Wind Correction 9-8

Approaches and Landings 9-9

Rectangular Course 9-13

Turns Around a Point 9-14

S-Turns 9-16

Eights-On-Pylons 9-17

Stalls and Slow Flight 9-19

Steep Turns 9-21

Chandelles 9-22

Lazy Eights 9-24

Flight by Reference to Instruments 9-26

Helicopter Operation 9-38

Helicopter Controls 9-38

Takeoffs and Hovering 9-42

Autorotation 9-42

Retreating Blade Stall 9-46

Vortex Ring State 9-47

Slope Operation 9-48

Rapid Decelerations 9-49

Pinnacle Approaches 9-50

Running Landings 9-50

Gyroplane Flight Operation 9-51

Glider Flight Operation 9-52

Balloon Flight Operation 9-56

Chapter 10 Flight Physiology

Principles of Flight Instruction 10-3

Fitness for Flight 10-9

Supplemental Oxygen 10-10

Spatial Disorientation, Vertigo, and Visual Illusions 10-13

Motion Sickness 10-15

Collision Avoidance 10-15

Cross References

A Question Number and Page Number A-1

B Learning Statement Code and Question Number B-1

FAA Figures

Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement for Flight Instructor, Ground Instructor, and Sport Pilot Instructor (FAA-CT-8080-5H)