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What are the privileges and limitations for a Private Pilot according to FAR Part 61.113?
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A) NOT act as PIC for A/C carrying passengers for compensation/hire, EXCEPT if flight is incidental to the business or employment
c) NOT Pay less than pro-rata share of expenses for flights w/ passengers CAN D) Act as PIC for Charitable/non-profit flight described in 91.146 E) Be reimbursed for expenses related to search and rescue sanctioned by proper authorities F) Demonstrate an aircraft in flight to buyer if you are a salesman and have 200 hrs logged G) Act as PIC of A/C towing glider provided you meet 61.69 requirements (100 hrs in cat & clss, etc) H) Act as PIC conducting production flight in LSA (21.190) as long as LSA has powered parachute/weight control, 100 hrs time in cat & clss, familiar with procedures to conduct test flight |
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What are the 3 things a pilot needs to go flying?
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a) Valid Medical Certificate
b) Photo ID c) Valid Pilot's License |
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What does a pilot need to stay current?
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a) 3 Landings within 90 days (T&G-day, night-Full stop), if carrying passengers
b) Biannual Flight Review (every 24 months) |
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What is needed on board plane need to be considered Airworthy?
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A-Airworthiness Certificate
R-Registration R-Radio Operators License (International) O-Operating Limitations & Plaquards W-Weight & Balance Certificate (Located in POH) |
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What Logbook Requirements are needed to make plane Airworthy?
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A-Annual Inspection & AD's
E-ELT Certification (Every 12 months, if used > 1 hour or < 50% battery life E-altimiter Encoder Certification (every 2 years) P-Pitot Static Certification (every 2 years) T-Transponder (every 2 years) |
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Weather Reports
METAR |
METAR-is a Routine Weather Report.
-Observation at specific location (Airport) -Reported in Standard Format. Frequency: HOURLY (unless SPECI issued which reports significant change) |
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Weather Reports
TAF |
TAF- Terminal Aerodome Forecasts
-Estimate of Weather at Specific Location (airport) -Forecast includes 5 mile radius from station -Reported in Standard Format (similar to METAR) Frequency: 4 Times per day (00-06-12-18) |
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Weather Reports
Prog |
Prognostic Chart (low-level)-forecasts of surface-FL24
-12 & 24 hour charts of Surface-low-level(compare) -Designed for Flight Planning -Helps avoid areas of possible Tango and ZULU -Helps avoid areas of Low Visibility Frequency: 4 times per day |
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Weather Reports
AIRMETS |
(WA)-Issued for Weather Phenomena of Operational Interest to Aircraft. Particularly hazardous to small, single-engine aircraft
Triggered by: -Sierra (mtn obscuration & IFR) -Tango (Moderate turbulence) -Zulu (Moderate Icing) |
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Weather Reports
Sigmets |
(WS-Weather Severe)-Issued for Hazardous weather significant to all aircraft
-Severe Icing (Zulu) -Severe Turblenece (Tango) -Dust/sandstorm w/ visibility < 3 sm -Volcanic Ash Frequency: Unscheduled but valid for 4 hrs unless Hurricane (valid for 6 hrs) |
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Weather Reports
Convective Sigmets |
(WST-Weather Severe Thunderstorms)-Issued for Hazardous Convective Weather significant to all aircraft.
-Severe T/S > 50+ kts winds > Hail > 3/4" > Tornadoes -Embedded T/S -Line of T/S -T/S > or = 40% 3,000 sq mi Frequency: Issued at 55 min past hour (when issued), valid for 2 hours, unless superceded by new bulletin |
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Weather Reports
Area Forecast |
(FA-Forecast Area)-written forecast of general conditions over a wide region
-Good source for enroute Weather -Issued 3 times per day in 48 states |
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Weather Reports
Winds Aloft Forecast |
(FD-Forecast Direction)-Estimate of temperature and wind direction in relation to True North
-Wind speed in Knots -Given every 3K ft -Temp in Celsius and minus sign omitted at 24K -9900 means light and variable |
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V-Speeds
Vr, Vx, Vy, Vg |
Vr (60 mph)-Rotation Speed at Takeoff
Vx(68 mph)-Best Angle of Climb (produces greatest gain in Alt. for distance traveled Vy(80 mph)-Best Rate of Climb (produces greatest gain in Alt. for unit of time Vg (80 mph)-Best Glide Speed (speed that provides greatest lift to drag ratio and greatest gliding distance |
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V-Speeds
Vs, Vs1, Va, Vn0, Vne |
Vs0-(49 mph) Stall Speed with "Stuff Out" Flaps
Vs1-(57 mph) Stall Speed in Clean Configuration Va-(112 mph) Max Manuevering Speed (use full abrupt controls), lowers as you burn fuel & loose weight because pilot can induce higher aero loads at lower weight Vn0-(145 mph) Max Structural Cruising Speed (top of green arc), exceed only in smooth air Vne-(182 mph) Never Exceed Speed: no operation above this speed |
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V-Speeds
Vle, Vlo, Vfe, |
Vle -Max speed at which it is safe to extend landing gear
Vlo -Max speed at which it is safe to retract landing gear Vfe (100 mph)-Max flap extension speed. Do not extend flaps above this speed |
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Weight & Balance
How to Calculate Useful Load & Payload |
Max Gross (2300)-Empty Weight =Useful Load -fuel =(Payload)
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Runway Markings
What color are lights for runway edge, taxi, beginning, end, etc? |
Runway Lights-White, Center-Green
Taxiway-Blue Approach End-Green |
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Rotating Beacons
What colors are GA airport, Military Airport, Heliport and Water based airport? |
White and Green-Lighted Land Airport
White, White, Green-Military Airport Green, White, Yellow-Heliport White, Yellow-Lighted Water Airport |
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What are the emergency squawk codes and meaning?
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7500-Hijacking
7600-Radio Out, (Light signal gun at field) 7700-General Emergency |
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What are the Light Gun Signals used by tower during Radio Out procedure?
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Steady Green-Cleared for takeoff, Cleared to Land
Flashing Green-Cleared for taxi (return to land) Steady Red-STOP! (give way to other A/C, continue circle Flashing Red-Taxi Clear of Runway, Do not land (unsafe) Flashing Red and Green-Use Caution White-Return to Starting Point |
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What are the rules for Alcohol and flying?
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8 hours wait, Limit is .04 BAC
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What is the emergency frequency to be monitored on Comm2?
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121.5 (ELT broadcast)
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What is the frequency and purpose for Flight Watch?
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122.0, 122.2, 122.3
Flight Watch can be used to check/avoid weather, give info, etc. More info than Flight Service (122.1) Must be above 5,000' to acquire signal |
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Airspaces
Define Parameters for Class B VFR |
Conditions-3 miles and clear of clouds
Mode-C & Clearance required to enter Student (with Endorsement) Chart-thick Blue line |
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Airspaces
Define Parameters for Class C VFR |
3 miles & 1-5-2
Mode C & Establish Positive 2-way communication Chart-thick Magenta line |
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Airspaces
Define Parameters for Class D VFR |
3 sm & 1-5-2
Establish 2-way radio communication Chart-Blue (Dotted) line |
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Airspaces
Define Parameters for Class E VFR below and above 10,000' |
3 sm & 1-5-2 (below 10,000)
5 sm 1-1-1 (Above 10,000) No Special Equipment Required Chart-Magenta (Dotted) line for surface floor -Magenta (Shaded) Line for 700' floor -Blue (Shaded) line for 1200' floor |
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Airspaces
Define Parameters for Class G VFR from surface to 1,200' Day & Night |
Day-1 sm & Clear of Clouds
Night- 3 sm & 5-1-2 *can operate in Class G at night below 1,200' AGL when vis <3 sm but more than 1 sm in airport pattern and within 1/2 nm of Runway No Special Equipment Required |
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Airspaces
Define Parameters for Class G VFR from 1,200' to 10,000' Day & Night |
Day- 1 sm & 5-1-2
Night- 3 sm 5-1-2 |
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Airspaces
Define Parameters for Class G VFR above 10,000' |
5 sm & 1-1-1
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What are the Special VFR Minimimums?
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1 mile and clear of clouds
**no night SVFR unless instrument rating and A/C is IFR Certified |
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Oxygen Requirements
Define Oxygen Requirements |
Below 12,500-No Oxygen Required
From 12,500 to 14,000 for more than 30 minutes-Pilot must be on Oxygen At 14,000-Entire Crew must be on Oxygen at 15,000-Passengers must be offered oxygen & crew required |
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Scuba Diving
Define Scuba Diving Requirements |
Flying below 8,000 ft-Dont fly for 12 hours
Above 8,000 ft-Dont Fly for 24 hours Any dive that requires controlled ascent-24 hours regardless of altitude |
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FAR 91.205 Required Equipment
Define Required Equipment |
TOMATO FLAMES, FLAPS
T-Tachomemeter O-Oil Pressure Gauge M-Manifold Pressure Gauge A-Altimeter T-Temperature Gauge O-Oil Temperature Gauge F-Fuel Quantity Gauges L-Landing Gear Indicator Lights A-Airspeed Indicator M-Magnetic Compass E-ELT (emergency Equipment) S-Seatbelts F-Fuses L-Landing Light A-Anti Collision Lights P-Position Lights P-Power Source S-Spare set of Fuses |
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Altitudes
Define True, Absolute, Pressure & Density Altitude |
True-above Sea Level
Absolute-Above Ground Level Pressure-IA adjsuted for Non-std temp (set Alt to 29.92) Density-I Altitude corrected for Non-STD Temp and Pressure (need press alt. & OAT to calculate) |
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Airspeeds
Define Indicated, Calibrated, True and Ground speed |
Indicated (IAS)-Read from Airspeed Indicator
Calibrated (CAS)-Found in POH, adjustment for IAS True (TAS)-CAS adjusted for non-std temp and pressure Ground (GS)-TAS adjusted for wind |
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Checkride Notes
-Climb to 1,500' before turning X-wind -Do not use checklist when moving -Depart Pattern at 45' angle |
Checkride Notes
-Climb to 1,500' before turning X-wind -Do not use checklist when moving -Depart Pattern at 45' angle |
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Turns about a point
-Steepest angle of bank is at highest GS (with wind) -Start at 2,000' and tell them you are assuming 800' agl -Do at 40' bank angle |
Turns about a point
-Steepest angle of bank is at highest GS (with wind) -Start at 2,000' and tell them you are assuming 800' agl -Do at 40' bank angle |
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S-Turns
-Enter at 2,000' -Steepest angle of bank is with wind -Predicated on GS |
S-Turns
-Enter at 2,000' -Steepest angle of bank is with wind -Predicated on GS |
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Spin Recovery
Power to Idle, Opposite Rudder, Neutral Aielrons & Elevator |
Spin Recovery
Power to Idle, Opposite Rudder, Neutral Aielrons & Elevator |
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FDC-Notam
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Regulatory in Nature
-Issues TFR |
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FAA Publications
Define 60, 70 & 90 Series |
60 Series-Airmen
70 Series-Airspace 90 Series-Air Traffic & Operation Rules |
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End of Study for 172M
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End of Study for 172m
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V-Speeds
Vr, Vx, Vy, Vg |
Vr(75 mph)-Rotation Speed at Takeoff (75 mph)
Vx(83 mph)-Best Angle of Climb (produces greatest gain in Alt. for distance traveled Vy(92 mph)-Best Rate of Climb (produces greatest gain in Alt. for unit of time Vg (105 mph)-Best Glide Speed (speed that provides greatest lift to drag ratio and greatest gliding distance |
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V-Speeds
Vs, Vs1, Va, Vn0, Vne |
Vs0-(63 mph) Stall Speed in Landing Configuration
Vs1-(74 mph) Stall Speed in Clean Configuration -1st notch(15') stalls at 68mph, 2nd notch (65 mph) Va-(144 mph) Max Manuevering Speed (use full abrupt controls), lowers as you burn fuel & loose weight Vn0-(165 mph) Max Structural Cruising Speed (top of green arc), exceed only in smooth air Vne-(193 mph) Never Exceed Speed: no operation above this speed |
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V-Speeds
Vle, Vlo, Vfe, |
Vle (155 mph)-Max speed at which it is safe to extend landing gear
Vlo (130 mph)-Max speed at which it is safe to retract landing gear Vfe (105 mph)-Max flap extension speed. Do not extend flaps above this speed |
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Weight and Balance
What are the forward and Aft CG Limits? |
Forward limit is 110, aft limit is 118
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Spin Recovery
-Specific to B24R-reduce power, column full forward and opposite rudder. Hold position until rotation stops then neutralize |
Spin Recovery
-Specific to B24R-reduce power, column full forward and opposite rudder. Hold position until rotation stops then neutralize |
