Recreational Pilot and Private Pilot Knowledge Test Guide: provides information for obtaining authorization to take the recreational pilot or private pilot knowledge tests. Appendix 1 provides lists of reference materials and subject matter knowledge codes, and a list of computer testing designees (CTD’s).What is required to become a skilled and effective recreational pilot or private pilot? Although someindividuals possess more knowledge and skills than others, no one is a natural-born pilot. Competent pilots become so through study, training, and experience. This knowledge test guide will answer most of your questions about taking a recreational pilot or private pilot knowledge test by covering the following areas: knowledge test eligibility requirements; knowledge areas on the tests; descriptions of the tests; process for taking a knowledge test; use of test aids and materials; cheating or other unauthorized conduct; validity of Airman Test Reports; and retesting procedures. This guide will help in preparing you to take one or all of the following tests.Recreational Pilot—AirplaneRecreational Pilot—Rotorcraft/HelicopterRecreational Pilot—Rotorcraft/GyroplanePrivate Pilot—Airplane/RecreationalPilot–TransitionPrivate Pilot—Helicopter/RecreationalPilot–TransitionPrivate Pilot—Gyroplane/RecreationalPilot–TransitionPrivate Pilot—AirplanePrivate Pilot—Rotorcraft/HelicopterPrivate Pilot—Rotorcraft/GyroplanePrivate Pilot—GliderPrivate Pilot—Balloon–Hot AirPrivate Pilot—Balloon–GasPrivate Pilot—Lighter-Than-Air–AirshipCONTENTS:Preface Contents Introduction Knowledge Test Eligibility Requirements Knowledge Areas on the Tests Descriptions of the Tests Process for Taking a Knowledge Test Use of Test Aids and Materials Cheating or Other Unauthorized Conduct Validity of Airman Test Reports Retesting Procedures Sample Test Questions and Answers:Recreational Pilot—Airplane (RPA) Recreational Pilot—Rotorcraft/Helicopter (RPHRecreational Pilot—Rotorcraft/Gyroplane (RPG) Private Pilot—Airplane/Recreational Pilot–Transition (PAT) Private Pilot—Helicopter/Recreational Pilot–Transition (PHT) Private Pilot—Gyroplane/Recreational Pilot—Transition (PGT) Private Pilot—Airplane (PAR) Private Pilot—Rotorcraft/Helicopter (PRH) Private Pilot—Rotorcraft/Gyroplane (PRG) Private Pilot—Glider (PGL) Private Pilot—Balloon–Hot Air (PBH) Private Pilot—Balloon–Gas (PBG) Private Pilot—Lighter -Than-Air–Airship (PLA) APPENDIX 1List of Reference Materials and Subject Matter Knowledge Codes Computer Testing Designees APPENDIX 2FIGURE 1.—Time Conversion Table FIGURE 2.—Gyroplane Rotor Blade Position FIGURE 3.—VOR