Updated to reflect vital FAA regulatory, procedural, and training changes, this indispensable tool prepares private pilots for their one-on-one 'check ride' with an FAA examiner. It answers the most commonly asked questions, clarifies the requirements of the written and oral portions, and presents study material for the exam. Topics covered include certification and documents, weather, air plane systems, and cross-country flight planning. This newly revised edition also includes a section on aeronautical decision-making and crew resource management.