Complete Private Pilot

Bob Gardner

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The Complete Private Pilot is for anyone interested in pursuing and obtaining a Private Pilot, Sport Pilot or Recreational Pilot certificate. The author, a long-admired member of the aviation community, explains in a friendly, readable style and comprehensively covers all the details involved in the adventure of becoming a pilot and learning to fly.An FAA Knowledge Exam is required to earn a Private Pilot certificate. Using the FAA exam as the premise for learning, Bob Gardner applies practical information so readers are not only prepared for the test, but also for the cockpit. He augments the required aeronautical knowledge by giving specific tips and techniques, checklists and mnemonic devices, and sound advice from personal experience. A full-color example of a sectional chart is provided inside for use with the many interactive exercises throughout the text. Each chapter concludes with review questions similar to the type found on the FAA test. A comprehensive glossary and index are included. This practical application of the FAA Knowledge Exam is not available in any other book!The Complete Private Pilot works as a companion textbook to ASA's Private Pilot Virtual Test Prep DVD Ground School. An integrated Flight/Ground Syllabus for both Part 141 and 61 programs is also available to accompany the textbook. Foreword by Richard Taylor.

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• Publié par: Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc.
• Date de parution: 26 octobre 2020
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781644250402
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 45 Mo

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THECOMPLETE PRIVATEPILOT THIRTEENTH EDITION Bob Gardner

THECOMPLETE PRIVATE PILOT

THIRTEENTH EDITION Bob Gardner

AVIATION SUPPLIES & ACADEMICS NEWCASTLE, WASHINGTON

The Complete Private Pilot Thirteenth Edition By Bob Gardner

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Copyright © 1985–2020 Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. Thirteenth edition published 2020.

All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the copyright holder. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher and Bob Gardner assume no responsibility for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.

None of the material in this book supersedes any operational documents or procedures issued by the Federal Aviation Administration, aircraft and avionics manufacturers, flight schools, or the operators of aircraft. The chart excerpts contained in this manual are reproductions for example only and are not to be used for navigation.

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Original illustration:Dick Bringloe and Don Szymanski Photo credits:front cover photo Piper Aircraft Inc., Piper Archer TX, Jim Barrett Photography; back cover photo iStock.com/Binnerstram; p.vi, Jim Fagiolo; p.1-7, courtesy NASA; p.1-8, Robert Gardner; p.1-14, courtesy General Aviation News & Flyer; p.1-15, Robert Gardner; p.1-23, NASA; pp.2-14 and 3-1, Robert Gardner; p.3-4, courtesy Safe Flight; pp.3-6 and 3-11, Sigma-Tek Aircraft Instruments; p.3-8, courtesy American Avionics; p.5-10, Robert Gardner; p.5-13, NASA; p.9-9, Robert Gardner; p.10-2, Henry Geijsbeek; p.10-9, courtesy NARCO; p.11-2, courtesy Garmin; p.11-8, NARCO; pp.D-1 and D-2, courtesy Garmin and Avidyne; p.D-2 courtesy Chelton Flight Systems; p.D-3, courtesy Garmin.

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Names: Gardner, Bob, author. Title: The complete private pilot / Bob Gardner. Other titles: Complete pilot series. Description: Thirteenth edition. | Newcastle, Washington : Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., 2020. | Series: The complete pilot series | Includes bibliographical references and index. Identifiers: LCCN 2020014038 | ISBN 9781644250372 (trade paperback) | ISBN 9781644250389 (epub) | ISBN 9781644250396 (kindle edition) | ISBN 9781644250402 (pdf) | ISBN 9781644250419 Subjects: LCSH: Private flying. | Airplanes—Piloting. | LCGFT: Textbooks. Classification: LCC TL721.4 .G34 2020 | DDC 629.132/5217—dc23 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020014038

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CONTENTS

Foreword by Richard Taylor .................................................................................. v Getting Started..................................................................................................... vii

Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5

Lesson 6

Lesson 7

Lesson 8

Lesson 9

Basîc Aerodynamîcs..................................1–.........................1...... Review Questions ........................................................................1–26

Aîrcrat Systems....................................................................... 2–1 Review Questions ....................................................................... 2–18

Flîght Instruments.................................................................. 3–1 Review Questions ....................................................................... 3–15

Regulatîons.............................................................................. 4–1 Review Questions ...................................................................... 4–27

Procedures and Aîrport Operatîons.................................... 5–1 Review Questions ........................................................................5–36

Weather.....................................................................................–61 Review Questions ....................................................................... 6–15

Weather Servîces..................................................................... 7–1 Review Questions ........................................................................7–37

Aîrcrat Perormance............................................................... 8–1 Review Questions ....................................................................... 8–22

En Route Flîght........................................................................ 9–1 Review Questions ....................................................................... 9–26

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Lesson 10 Navîgatîon................................................................................10–1  Review Questions ...................................................................... 10–14

Lesson 11 Communîcatîon Procedures................................................. 11–1  Review Questions ...................................................................... 11–15

Lesson 12 Flîght Plannîng........................................................................12–1

Appendîx A Glossary......................................................................................A–1

Appendîx B Chart Supplements U.S.: Airport/Facility Directory Legend ....B–1

Appendîx C Chart Supplements U.S. Excerpts ..............................................C–1

Appendîx D Additional Full-Color Illustrations.............................................D–1 Seattle Sectional Chart Excerpt ........................................................................ D–4

Appendîx EE–1 FAA ICAO Flight Plan Filing Quick Reference Guide ..............

Index................................................................................................................. I–1

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FOREWORD

A new aviation book — one that plows new ground, one that develops material never before consid- ered — is pretty hard to come by. And until there are some radical changes in the types of aircraft we fly and the techniques necessary to fly them, the situation is quite likely to stay that way.

But there are always better, if not “new,” ways to communicate aviation information…that’s what Bob Gardner has accomplished withThe Complete Private Pilot.

A writer embarking on the task of creating a funda- mental aviation text is faced with a formidable chal- lenge; if prospective pilots are to reap the benefits of his work, the writing must be at once very readable and very comprehensive.

The Complete Private Pilotdoes both of those in spades, as Bob Gardner reaches into his own aero- nautical experience and brings to the reader a clear exposition of the knowledge required by the budding private pilot.

It’s not all here — you’ll continue learning (we hope!) long after your initial study of regulations, weather, navigation, and so on — but this book is a great way to get started.

Your author has met the challenge well.The Com- plete Private Pilotis indeed readable, comprehen- sive, and perhaps more important than those, it’s a book which will lead you to a greater understanding of flying’s fundamentals.

I’ve always contended that a smart pilot is a safe pilot…you are to be commended for your choice ofThe Complete Private Pilotas a bedrock book in your aviation library.

Richard Taylor

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About the Author

Robert Gardner has long been an admired member of the aviation community. He began his flying career in Alaska in 1960 while in the U.S. Coast Guard. By 1966, Bob accomplished his Private land and sea, Commercial, instrument, Instructor, CFII and MEL. Over the next 16 years he was an instructor, charter pilot, designated examiner, freight dog and Director of ASA Ground Schools.

Currently, Bob holds an Airline Transport Pilot Cer- tificate with single- and multi-engine land ratings; a CFI certificate with instrument and multi-engine ratings, and a Ground Instructor’s Certificate with advanced and instrument ratings. In addition, Bob is a Gold Seal Flight Instructor and has been instruct- ing since 1968; he has been recognized as a Flight Instructor of the Year in Washington State. To top off this impressive list of accomplishments, Bob is also a well-known author, journalist and airshow lecturer.

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GETTING STARTED Introductîon to the Thîrteenth Edîtîon by Bob Gardner

So you want to be a pilot! You’ve come to the right place. If you haven’t already done so, go towww. beapilot.com orwww.learntofly.com for back- ground and then visit your local airport for an intro- ductory ride. Since the first edition of this book was published in 1985, computer use is widespread. Students and certificated pilots who do not own computers have access through schools, libraries, and community centers. I will use web addresses throughout this book.Note:When I suggest using a search box on a web page, I will put the suggested search term in quotation marks for clarity; do not use quotation marks when entering the search term.

You will want to get an up-to-date copy of Part 61 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), which fully details the regulatory requirements for obtain- ing a pilot certificate. Or go towww.faa.govand click on “Regulations and Procedures.” This website will save you a lot of money. The following is a sum- mary of the adventure on which you are embarking:

First, there is the Part 61/Part 141 quandary. Are there flight schools of which the FAA does not approve? Are they safe? Understandable confusion. Flight schools that operate under Part 141 of the FARs are strictly regulated by the Federal Aviation Adminis- tration (FAA or Feds), their flight and ground school courses must be FAA-approved, among many, many other requirements. Students who learn better in a structured climate will choose a Part 141 school. Instructors at a Part 61 school should operate from a syllabus, just as in a Part 141 school, but they are not required to do so. Ground school is not required at a Part 61 school. If your life and work schedule do not fit into a relatively strict training regime, Part 61 is for you. Safety? The airplanes and instructors at both types of school must meet the same standards.

Then there is the sport pilot/recreational pilot/pri- vate pilot question. If you just want to experience the joy of flight, boring holes in the sky and going to pancake breakfasts at small airports, working toward the recreational pilot certificate will require

less flight time (and money) but your privileges will be somewhat restricted. Some of the restrictions can be removed by an instructor’s endorsement in your logbook, others cannot. Still, getting a sport or rec- reational pilot certificate is a good first step toward the unrestricted private pilot certificate. Rest assured, your flight instructor wants you to know as much as possible and, if your ultimate goal is the private pilot certificate, will strongly urge you to start working on it right away.

Student Pîlot Certîficate

As a student you will be required to apply for and obtain a permanent student pilot certificate prior to any solo flight (the temporary certificate that you will download does not permit solo flight). Before you begin the process you must first determine if you meet the eligibility requirements: be at least 16 years of age (14 for the operation of a glider or balloon), and be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language. The process of applying will require you to fill out and submit an application in person to any of the following: a Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) (www.faa.gov/about/office_ org/field_offices/fsdo), a Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE), a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), or an Air- man Certification Representative (ACR) associated with a Part 141 flight school.

Any of these entities will use theIntegrated Airman Certification and/or Rating Application (IACRA) online system to begin your official airman record.

Once submitted, your application will go through a security vetting by the Transportation Security Administration. That will take about a week, after which a printable certificate will be available for download. A plastic certificate will follow within 120 days—don’t lose it or it will cost you $2 to replace. Now, with the proper training and endorse- ments from your flight instructor along with your student pilot certificate in hand, you will be able to accomplish all the solo flight required to obtain

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the pilot’s certificate of your choosing-recreational, sport, or private.

Getting a student pilot certificate is a two-step pro- cess: The certificate itself, as noted above, and get- ting an initial physical examination.

Before your instructor turns you loose by endorsing your logbook for solo flight, you must visit an Avia- * tion Medical Examiner (AME) for a flight physi- cal. There are three classes of medical certificates: Third Class, which has the lowest standards and is held by the vast majority of private pilots; Second Class, which is needed in order to fly for hire and has stricter standards; and First Class, which is required for airline pilots and sets the highest standards. As a private pilot, this will be your only contact with an AME; renewal of flight privileges when an ini- tial certification expires can be performed by your personal physician.

Prospective flight students who are on active duty in the military can use a military physical exam to qualify for a Third Class medical; for Second or First class medicals they must use a state-licensed physician.

BasîcMed In May 2017, the FAA established a new category of medical certificate, one which is not a certificate at all. It is called BasicMed (colloquially, a driver’s license medical), which permits the use of your driv- er’s license as a medical certificate. Of course, any restrictions on your driver’s license, such as “Must wear glasses,” must be observed when flying. Basic- Med is not available to pilots who fly for compen- sation or hire (those pilots must hold Second- or First-Class medical certificates), just those who fly for fun and personal travel. Fun flyers can choose a Third-Class Medical, issued by an AME, just as they did before BasicMed. It is a two-tier system for private pilots.

Under BasicMed, at least once every four years you need to visit a state-licensed physician (not neces- sarily an AME) and give that provider an FAA-gen- erated checklist. After completing the checklist, the provider will certify that he or she is not aware of any condition that would make you unsafe to fly;

* www.faa.gov/pilots/amelocator/

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keep that checklist with your logbook. No contact with the FAA is required.

Every two years, you will be required to take an online medical education course and keep the certifi- cate of completion with your logbook. The medical checklist and the course completion certificate need not be carried on your person; you must carry your driver’s license and pilot certificate on your person and display them to authorities upon request. Free courses are available online at basicmed.mayo.edu and basicmedicalcourse.aopa.org (you do not need to be a member of AOPA to take this course). Refer to FAA Advisory Circular 68-1 for details.

Recreatîonal Pîlot Certîficate

A minimum of 30 hours of flight time is required (a minimum of 3 solo and 15 with an instructor — the balance divided between dual instruction and solo practice). During your training you will learn to take off, maneuver, and land under a variety of conditions, how to navigate by pilotage (finger-on-the-map method), and dead-reckoning using map, compass, and watch. You will learn how to communicate with ground stations when communication is optional, but will be prohibited from entering airspace where com- munication is required (this restriction can be lifted by your instructor by a logbook endorsement after additional training). You will not receive any train- ing in night flight, and in fact will not be allowed to fly at night, and you will not receive any training in electronic navigation or aircraft control by reference to instruments. As a recreational pilot, cross-country flights will be limited to less than 50 nautical miles from the departure airport; this is another restric- tion that can be removed after you have received additional training to private pilot standards. You and your instructor will take at least one two-hour cross-country flight; no solo cross-country flights are required. Finally, your instructor will devote three hours of flight instruction to prepare you for the prac- tical test with a DPE.

With your recreational pilot certificate in your pocket you will be able to take one passenger at a time for a flight during daylight hours in an airplane with no more than four seats, powered by an engine of 180 horsepower or less with fixed landing gear. As stated above, without additional training you will not be able to fly more than 50 miles from the departure

airport or fly into airspace where radio communica- tion is required. But you will be carrying that passen- ger while your private-pilot-in-training counterpart is still accumulating cross-country hours, unable to carry passengers at all.

Prîvate Pîlot Certîficate

A minimum of 40 hours of flight time is required (10 solo and a minimum of 20 with an instructor); the national average is closer to 70 hours because of the additional training required to assimilate all of the complexities that have developed since the 40 hour figure was set decades ago. You will learn to take off, maneuver, and land just as the recreational pilot does; “stick and rudder” skills are not dependent on the type of certificate you hold. You will learn electronic navigation in addition to pilotage, you will learn to communicate with air traffic controllers both enroute and at tower-controlled airports, and you will learn how a pilot sees the difference between night and day. Your instructor will also give you three hours of instruction on how to control the airplane solely by reference to the flight instruments (without reference to the outside world) in case you inadvertently fly into poor visibility conditions.Note:This training is to be used to escape from those conditions — it does not make you an instrument pilot.

You will log at least three hours of training to fly cross-country (which for purposes of certification is any flight with a landing at an airport more than 50 nautical miles from the departure airport), includ- ing one night flight of at least 100 nautical miles in preparation for your solo cross-country flight time. (Pilots learning to fly in Alaska, where the sun doesn’t set for months at a time, have special regulatory provisions for night flight).

After your instructor endorses your logbook for solo cross-country, you will log at least five hours of cross-country flying including one trip of 150 nau- tical miles. Finally, your instructor will devote three hours of training in preparation for the practical test.

With your Private Pilot, Airplane, Single-Engine Land (or Sea) certificate in your pocket, you will be able to carry passengers day and night in good weather in a single-engine airplane. The certificate itself is good forever — but you must have a current medical certificate and take a proficiency check from

a flight instructor every other year (if you achieve a new rating or certificate, this requirement is waived).

Both the Recreational Pilot and Private Pilot certifi- cates require a Third-Class Medical Certificate (see Pages 4–4 and 4–5) issued by an FAA-designated medical examiner before you can fly solo…if you have any medical condition that might affect your flying, get the medical examination before proceed- ing with your training. Waivers are available for just about any physical problems; you will meet wheel- chair pilots, deaf pilots, and pilots with only one eye in the pilot population.

For each certificate, you will be required to pass a knowledge examination administered by an autho- rized testing center; pilots training under Part 61 are not required to attend a formal ground school, but doing so really helps you to get ready for the exam. Go to www.faa.gov and click on Training and Testing to see a selection of sample test questions. Sorry…no answers are provided. But there is a thriving industry eager to help; ASA’s Test Prep Series is the best of the lot, but there are DVD courses, online courses… using a search engine will be like rubbing the genie’s lamp.

The regulations do require that you have logged ground training — this is not the same thing as ground school, and many instructors miss this distinction. Ground training is best accomplished one-on-one with your instructor; Part 61 outlines the subjects that must be covered. Again, the ground training must be logged. Expect to pay your instructor for ground instruction time, by the way — it’s only fair that they be compensated for their time and knowl- edge whether it is in the air or in the classroom. “Free instruction is worth what you pay for it” is a facile phrase that in itself is unfair to instructors who will bite the bullet and let you get away without paying.

When you have completed the minimum flight hour requirements and your instructor feels that you are ready (his or her certificate is on the line, too), you will take a practical test from a DPE. There are no mysteries to the flight test; the examiner must fol- low the Airman Certification Standards (ACS). Get a copy of the ACS early in your training, and be sure that your instructor does not omit anything.

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