Private Pilot Test Prep 2011: Study and Prepare for the Recreational and Private: Airplane, Helicopter, Gyroplane, Glider, Balloon, Airship, Powered ... FAA Knowledge Tests

by ASA Test Prep Board (Editor)

Applicants studying for the Private Pilot Knowledge Exam will find answers and explanations for every question in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) exam database in this guide. All of the more than 900 questions from the exam are arranged by subject category and are accompanied by specific study material. Each question is followed by the answer, an explanation, and a reference and subject code for further study in FAA materials. Updates are provided to account for FAA test-question changes throughout the publication year via the ASA website or e-mail. Basic aerodynamics, engine operation, flight instruments, performance, radio navigation, and meteorology are among the subjects covered.

Genres: Aviation

376 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2010

Reviews

[Justin Anthony]

Between this book, the Sporty's iPhone Study Buddy Test Prep (FAA Private Pilot), and the Gliem online audio book and study, I was able to pass my FAA written exam on the first try with a 92%.

[Timber · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is very helpful in explaining the answers to the written test questions. The charts book that comes with this book is worth its weight in gold. It's the exact same charts book I was given to use during the actual written PPL test. I was very glad that I was familiar with it.

[Christopher · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good test prep with lots of informative diagrams and illustrations.

[Parker Samelson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyed the concise summary of critical information. The practice problems were unhelpful and unorganized.

[Ron · Rating 5 out of 5]

Got a 95% on my FAA Private Pilot written exam on the first try by reading and studying this book.

[Kiri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Seriously, I am the first to review this book?

I found this to be a great resource while preparing for my Private Pilot written test. When I took the real test, at least 40 of the 62 questions were taken from the examples in this book, and the rest were variants on the concepts and contents included. Further, the supplement containing all of the figures (included with this book) is exactly the supplement you will get during the test (even though it says 2013 on it). I felt well prepared.

That said, do not rely solely on this book for your preparation. You should first ideally indulge in a ground school course and/or study the Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge. This test prep book necessarily provides only quick summaries of each topic, and you will not really understand some of the questions without more in-depth study. Also, they do change the answers to some of the questions, so memorization isn't an effective strategy - and wouldn't serve you well later anyway!

Also, I did notice some (minor) mistakes in this book (e.g., it claims that "sublimation" is a process that both adds and removes moisture from the atmosphere). Studying with other sources will help you get past this.

[Paul Shi · Rating 5 out of 5]

good exam preparation book.