The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires oral as well as written exams for pilot certification and flight review. These exam guides teach applicants not only what to expect, but also how to exhibit subject mastery and confidence while under tough examiner scrutiny. In these exam preparation guides, the most frequently asked questions in each particular exam and the correct answer for each are provided in a question-and-answer format, with information sources for further study. Applicants facing the airline transport and private oral exam will benefit from the topics discussed and the further study materials provided.

Michael D. Hayes has been flying for nearly 30 years. He has accumulated numerous certificates and ratings, including private and commercial single and multiengine land ratings. He is currently a certified flight instructor. He lives in Arlington, Texas.