What Are the Private Pilot Test Standards?

The private pilot test standards are the standards- checklist usageAs you can see, they touch on every
dictated by the Federal Aviation Administration for theaspect of general knowledge which is why you must
practical portion of the pilot test. All private pilotpass the written exam before you get to the flight
practical tests must be conducted according to theportion. The stronger your general knowledge
standards and policies set forth in the Practical Testfoundation, the easier the flight portion will be. Drill your
Standards Book effective at the time of the test.general knowledge with any tool that works for you,
Instructors and applicants should use this book torereading textbooks, practice tests, videos. Save the
prepare for the exam. It requires an examiner toflight practice for the difficult parts.
prepare a written action plan before the test.The standards book contains checklists which should
The private pilot test standards state that the followingbe used to prepare for the test. It also specifies
areas should be emphasized:maneuvers to be tested and pilots should prepare
- positive aircraft controlthemselves for all of these from the beginning of their
- procedures for positive exchange of flight controlsstudies. If you know the private pilot test standards as
- stall/spin awarenessyou are learning your basic knowledge, applicable
- collision avoidanceproblem situations discussed during ground school will
- wake turbulence avoidancehave a better chance of sticking in your mind. You will
- Land and Hold Short Operationsalso be able to make the connections between
- runway incursion avoidanceweather conditions and possible equipment failures
- controlled flight into terrainfaster if you are aware of their importance as you
- aeronautical decision makinglearn them.