Lesson 10.1 Knowledge Test Focus Areas

Lesson 10.1 – Knowledge Test Focus Areas

The FAA knowledge test covers a wide range of topics, but certain areas appear more frequently. Focus your study on these high-yield subjects.

High-Yield Knowledge Test Areas with Direct Links

1. Regulations (14 CFR Parts 61 & 91)

Primary study: Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK) Chapter 1 + regulatory references throughout the handbook

Main handbook page: https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/phak

2. Airspace

• Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK) Chapter 15 – Airspace https://www.faa.gov/regulationspolicies/handbooksmanuals/aviation/phak/chapter-15-airspace.pdf

3. Weather

• Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK) Chapter 12 – Weather Theory https://www.faa.gov/regulationspolicies/handbooksmanuals/aviation/phak/chapter-12-weather-theory.pdf

• Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK) Chapter 13 – Aviation Weather Services https://www.faa.gov/regulationspolicies/handbooksmanuals/aviation/phak/chapter-13-aviation-weather-services.pdf

4. Aeromedical Factors & Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM)

• Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK) Chapter 2 – Aeronautical Decision-Making https://www.faa.gov/regulationspolicies/handbooksmanuals/aviation/phak/chapter-2-aeronautical-decision-making.pdf

• Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK) Chapter 17 – Aeromedical Factors https://www.faa.gov/regulationspolicies/handbooksmanuals/aviation/phak/chapter-17-aeromedical-factors.pdf

• Risk Management Handbook https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/2022-06/risk_management_handbook_2A.pdf

5. Aircraft Performance & Weight and Balance

• Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK) Chapter 10 – Weight and Balance https://www.faa.gov/regulationspolicies/handbooksmanuals/aviation/phak/chapter-10-weight-and-balance.pdf

• Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK) Chapter 11 – Aircraft Performance https://www.faa.gov/regulationspolicies/handbooksmanuals/aviation/phak/chapter-11-aircraft-performance.pdf

6. Navigation

• Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK) Chapter 16 – Navigation https://www.faa.gov/regulationspolicies/handbooksmanuals/aviation/phak/chapter-16-navigation.pdf

7. Flight Instruments & Aircraft Systems

• Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK) Chapter 7 – Aircraft Systems https://www.faa.gov/regulationspolicies/handbooksmanuals/aviation/phak/chapter-7-aircraft-systems.pdf

• Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK) Chapter 8 – Flight Instruments https://www.faa.gov/regulationspolicies/handbooksmanuals/aviation/phak/chapter-8-flight-instruments.pdf

Additional Essential Documents

• Private Pilot Airplane Airman Certification Standards (ACS) https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/acs/private_airplane_acs_6.pdf

• Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement (figures used on the test) https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/training_testing/testing/supplements/sport_rec_private_akts.pdf

• Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/