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Briefings for the FAA knowledge test
Meteorology How to Read a METAR and TAF: A Step-by-Step Guide for the FAA Knowledge Test
Wind, visibility, sky condition, flight categories, TEMPO and FM groups: a step-by-step method to decode a METAR and TAF, with FAA-format examples.
Exam guide FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Test: Format, Subjects and How to Pass
60 questions, 2.5 hours, 70% to pass: how the FAA Private Pilot Airplane knowledge test works, what it covers, how to prepare, and what happens after.
Syllabus Stalls and Load Factor Explained: The FAA Knowledge Test Guide
Angle of attack, load factor in turns, stall speed, maneuvering speed and spins: what you need to know about stalls for the FAA Private Pilot test, with examples.
Syllabus Weight and Balance Explained: A Step-by-Step Guide for the FAA Knowledge Test
Basic empty weight, arm, moment and center of gravity: how to work out weight and balance for the FAA Private Pilot test, with a worked example.
Syllabus VFR Weather Minimums and Airspace Classes: The FAA Knowledge Test Guide
Visibility and cloud clearance by airspace class (14 CFR 91.155), entry requirements for Classes A to G, Special VFR and speed limits, with a table to memorize.
Syllabus Wind Correction and Heading Conversion: From True Course to Compass Heading
True course, wind correction angle, variation and deviation: a step-by-step method to turn a course into a compass heading, with a worked example for the FAA test.