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Hayes  \nAviation Supplies & Academics, Inc.  \n7005 132nd Place SE  \nNewcastle, Washington 98059-3153  \nVisit ASA’s website often ([www.asa2fly.com](www.asa2fly.com)) to find updates posted there due to FAA regulation revisions that may affect this book. See also [www.asa2fly.com/reader/oegp](www.asa2fly.com/reader/oegp for the)[ for the](www.asa2fly.com/reader/oegp for the) “Reader Resources” page with additional information and updates.  \n© 1992–2017 Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. All rights reserved. Eleventh Edition published 2017.  \nNo part of this book shall be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system, or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, xerographic, audio/visual record, or otherwise, without written permission from the publisher. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher and Michael D. Hayes assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. None of the material in this guide supersedes any documents, procedures, or regulations issued by the Federal Aviation Administration.  \nPrinted in the United States of America  \n2020 2019 2018 2017 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1  \nASA-OEG-P11  \nISBN 978-1-61954-459-8  \nLibrary of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data:  \nHayes, Michael D.  \nPrivate pilot oral exam guide: the comprehensive guide to prepare you for the FAA checkride / by Michael D. Hayes.  \n[p. cm](p. cm).  \n“ASA-OEG-P”—Cover.  \n1. Aeronautics—Examinations, questions, etc. 2. Private flying—Examinations, questions, etc. 3. United States. Federal Aviation Administration—Examinations—Study guides.  \n4. Oral examinations. I. Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc.  \nII. Title.  \nTL546 .5.H33 1993 93-12050  \n629. 132'5217'076—dc20 CIP  \n03  \nii Aviation Supplies & Academics  \nThis guide is dedicated to the many talented students, pilots and flight instructors I have had the opportunity to work with over the years. Also, special thanks to Mark Hayes and many others who supplied the patience, encouragement, and understanding necessary to complete the project.  \n—M.D.H.  \nPrivate Oral Exam Guide iii  \nContents  \nIntroduction.....................................................................................ix  \n1 Pilot Qualifications  \nA. Privileges and Limitations ..................................................... 1–3  \nB. Currency Requirements ......................................................... 1–7  \nC. Medical Certificates............................................................. 1– 10  \nAdditional Study Questions ................................................ 1– 12  \n2 Airworthiness Requirements  \nA. Aircraft Certificates and Documents ...................................... 2-3  \nB. Aircraft Maintenance Requirements ......................................2–8  \nAdditional Study Questions .................................................2–17  \n3 Weather Information  \nA. Nature of the Atmosphere .....................................................3–3  \nB. Obtaining Weather Information...........................................3– 11  \nC. Aviation Weather Reports and Observations.......................3– 14  \nD. Aviation Weather Forecasts .................................................3– 16  \nE. Aviation Weather Charts......................................................3–22  \nAdditional Study Questions ................................................3–25  \n4 Performance and Limitations  \nA. Aerodynamics........................................................................4–3  \nB. Weight and Balance.............................................................4– 11  \nC. Aircraft Performance ...........................................................4– 14  \nAdditional Study Questions ................................................4–21  \nPrivate Oral Exam Guide v  \n5 Operation of Systems  \nA. A","cbCaikBhOSvZGAXm","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikBhOSvZGAXm","pdf",1932221,13,"English","# Introduction\n# 1 Pilot Qualifications\n## A. Privileges and Limitations\n## B. Currency Requirements\n## C. Medical Certificates\n# 2 Airworthiness Requirements\n## A. Aircraft Certificates and Documents\n## B. Aircraft Maintenance Requirements\n# 3 Weather Information\n## A. Nature of the Atmosphere\n## B. Obtaining Weather Information\n## C. Aviation Weather Reports and Observations\n## D. Aviation Weather Forecasts\n## E. Aviation Weather Charts\n# 4 Performance and Limitations\n## A. Aerodynamics\n## B. Weight and Balance\n## C. Aircraft Performance\n# 5 Operation of Systems\n## A. Aircraft and Engine Operations\n## B. System and Equipment Malfunctions\n## C. Pitot/Static Flight Instruments\n## D. Gyroscopic Flight Instruments\n## E. Magnetic Compass\n## F. Advanced Avionics\n# 6 Cross-Country Flight Planning\n## A. Navigation\n## B. Flight Computers and Basic Calculations\n## C. Radio Communications\n## D. Federal Aviation Regulations Part 91\n## E. Airspace\n## F. Airspace Classification Summary\n## G. National Transportation Safety Board\n## H. Aeronautical Information Manual\n## I. Runway Incursion Avoidance\n## J. Aviation Security\n# 7 Night Operations\n## A. Night Preparation\n## B. Night Flight\n# 8 Human Factors\n## A. 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