Class #20

Class Period #20 Index to Quizzes Video Review

REVIEW practice test scores - WHAT DID YOU LEARN?
REMEMBER: Consistently doing assigned practice tests is the KEY to passing the final FAA Written Exam!

INTRO: Discuss the full 60-question practice test concept (handout)

SPECIAL NOTE: All FAA Testing Centers are closed due to COVID-19 until at least 1 May; whether they open by the time you're ready to test is unknown at this time. In the meantime, we will schedule you during lesson #25, so continue to study hard! In order to schedule, you will need: Your FTN; Driver Permit or License (or Government ID) with current address (NO P.O. Box) - a school ID does NOT suffice

BIG TOPIC #1: 4-min review of WX briefing products (Video - start at 6:43)
                           - Freezing Level
                            - AIRMET
                                    -- Sierra = Mountain Obscuration
                                    -- Tango = Turbulence
                                    -- Zulu = Icing
                            - SIGMET = the "S" stands for "Severe"
                            - BOTH AIRMETs and SIGMETs are meant for ALL types of aircrafts

BIG TOPIC #2:   Introducing PERFORMANCE CHARTS (VIDEO - 3 min; then 1st 1:40 of 2nd video)
                              - Overall use of Performance Charts:
                                    -- Think of it as a "meat processor" - put all ingredients in, process, and get a result
                                    -- Know the parameters used to get the right answers
                                                                                                                    --- if those conditions aren't met, then the results are "out the window!"
                                                                                                                    --- Always check the *NOTES* for each chart to adjust your final answers
                                                                                                                           ---- Headwinds, Tailwinds, Weights, Wet/Dry Runways, Hard- vs. Soft-Surfaced Runways
                                                                                                            - Quick Review of Pressure & Density Altitude Charts
                                                                                                                 -- Effects of Pressure, Temperature & Humidity
                                                                                                            - Takeoff and Landing Distances (Fig 37, 38 & 40 - tabular vs. graph)
                                                                                                                 -- 50' obstacle vs. no obstacle

Little Topic: Segmented Circles (Fig 50)

Miscellany: Review Crosswind Chart, and sing-along the "Go-Around Song"

HOMEWORK: Next set of practice questions: do a FULL 60-question RANDOM test (be sure to select ALL categories, and choose 60 questions)
-- You will get a full 100% score for attempting (no matter what your actual score), as long as you spend at least 45 minutes on it; then send a screenshot to Colonel for credit

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