U.S. Department of Transportation FAA-G-8082-1 User Manual
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1. Guidelines for use of test aids and materials.
The applicant may use test aids and materials within
the guidelines listed below, if actual test questions or
answers are not revealed.
the guidelines listed below, if actual test questions or
answers are not revealed.
a.
Applicants may use test aids, such as
scales, straightedges, protractors, plotters, navigation
computers, log sheets, and all models of aviation-
oriented calculating devices that are directly related to
the test. In addition, applicants may use any test
materials provided with the test.
computers, log sheets, and all models of aviation-
oriented calculating devices that are directly related to
the test. In addition, applicants may use any test
materials provided with the test.
b. Manufacturer’s permanently inscribed
instructions on the front and back of such aids listed in
1(a), e.g., formulas, conversions, regulations, signals,
weather data, holding pattern diagrams, frequencies,
weight and balance formulas, and air traffic control
procedures are permissible.
1(a), e.g., formulas, conversions, regulations, signals,
weather data, holding pattern diagrams, frequencies,
weight and balance formulas, and air traffic control
procedures are permissible.
c.
The test proctor may provide calculating
devices to applicants and deny them use of their personal
calculating devices if the applicant’s device does not
have a screen that indicates all memory has been erased.
The test proctor must be able to determine the
calculating device’s erasure capability. The use of
calculating devices incorporating permanent or
continuous type memory circuits without erasure
capability are prohibited.
calculating devices if the applicant’s device does not
have a screen that indicates all memory has been erased.
The test proctor must be able to determine the
calculating device’s erasure capability. The use of
calculating devices incorporating permanent or
continuous type memory circuits without erasure
capability are prohibited.
d. The use of magnetic cards, magnetic tapes,
modules, computer chips, or any other device upon
which prewritten programs or information related to
the test can be stored and retrieved are prohibited.
Printouts of data will be surrendered at the completion
of the test if the calculating device used incorporates
this design feature.
which prewritten programs or information related to
the test can be stored and retrieved are prohibited.
Printouts of data will be surrendered at the completion
of the test if the calculating device used incorporates
this design feature.
e.
The use of any booklet or manual
containing instructions related to the use of the
applicant’s calculating device is not permitted.
applicant’s calculating device is not permitted.
f.
Dictionaries are not allowed in the testing
area.
g. The test proctor makes the final
determination relating to test materials and personal
possessions that the applicant may take into the testing
area.
possessions that the applicant may take into the testing
area.
2. Guidelines for dyslexic applicant’s use of test
aids and materials. A dyslexic applicant may request
approval from the local Flight Standards District Office
(FSDO) to take an airman knowledge test using one of
the three options listed in preferential order:
approval from the local Flight Standards District Office
(FSDO) to take an airman knowledge test using one of
the three options listed in preferential order:
a.
Option One. Use current testing facilities
and procedures whenever possible.
b. Option Two. Applicants may use Franklin
Speaking Wordmaster
to facilitate the testing process.
The Wordmaster
is a self-contained electronic
thesaurus that audibly pronounces typed in words and
presents them on a display screen. It has a built-in
headphone jack for private listening. The headphone
feature will be used during testing to avoid disturbing
others.
presents them on a display screen. It has a built-in
headphone jack for private listening. The headphone
feature will be used during testing to avoid disturbing
others.
c.
Option Three. Applicants who do not
choose to use the first or second option may request a
test proctor to assist in reading specific words or terms
from the test questions and supplement material. In the
interest of preventing compromise of the testing process,
the test proctor should be someone who is non-aviation
oriented. The test proctor will provide reading assistance
only, with no explanation of words or terms. The Airman
Testing Standards Branch, AFS-630, will assist in the
selection of a test site and test proctor.
test proctor to assist in reading specific words or terms
from the test questions and supplement material. In the
interest of preventing compromise of the testing process,
the test proctor should be someone who is non-aviation
oriented. The test proctor will provide reading assistance
only, with no explanation of words or terms. The Airman
Testing Standards Branch, AFS-630, will assist in the
selection of a test site and test proctor.
C
HEATING OR OTHER UNAUTHORIZED
CONDUCT
Computer testing centers must follow strict security
procedures to avoid test compromise. These procedures
are established by the FAA and are covered in FAA
Order 8080.6, Conduct of Airman Knowledge Tests.
The FAA has directed testing centers to terminate a
test at any time a test proctor suspects a cheating
incident has occurred. An FAA investigation will then
be conducted. If the investigation determines that
cheating or unauthorized conduct has occurred, then
any airman certificate or rating that you hold may be
revoked, and you will be prohibited for 1 year from
applying for or taking any test for a certificate or rating
under 14 CFR part 61.
procedures to avoid test compromise. These procedures
are established by the FAA and are covered in FAA
Order 8080.6, Conduct of Airman Knowledge Tests.
The FAA has directed testing centers to terminate a
test at any time a test proctor suspects a cheating
incident has occurred. An FAA investigation will then
be conducted. If the investigation determines that
cheating or unauthorized conduct has occurred, then
any airman certificate or rating that you hold may be
revoked, and you will be prohibited for 1 year from
applying for or taking any test for a certificate or rating
under 14 CFR part 61.