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What are the eligibility requirements for a private pilot certificate? (61.103) |
1. Be at least 17 yrs old 2. Be able to speak, read, write, and understand English 3. Hold at least a third class medical certificate 4. Received the required ground and flight training endorsements 5. Meet the applicable aeronautical experience requirements (61.109) [at least 40 hours of flight time. 20 hours from instructor, 10 hours of solo] 6. Passed the required knowledge and practical tests |
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To act as a required pilot flight crewmember of a civil aircraft, what must they have in their possession? |
1. A pilot certificate 2. Photo identification 3. A medical certificate |
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Explain the statement “may not pay more than the pro-rata share of the operating expenses of a flight.” |
Pro-rata means proportional. The pilot may not pay less than their proportional share of the flights operating expenses with the passengers, provided the expenses involve only fuel, oil, airport expenditures or rental fees. |
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What privileges and limitations apply to a private pilot? (61.113) |
1. Can’t act as pilot in command of aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire; or for compensation and hire in general. 2. May act as PIC in connection with a business or employment as long as it is incidental, and not to carry passengers or property for compensation or hire. 3. May not pay less than the pro rata share of the operating expenses of a flight with passengers. (Expenses can only involve: fuel, oil, airport expenditures, rental fees) 4. May act as PIC of a charitable, nonprofit, or community event as long as it’s in compliance with 14 CFR 91.146. 5. Maybe reimbursed for aircraft operating expenses that are directly related to search and location operations. (Expenses can only involve: fuel, oil, airport expenditures, rental fees) 6. May demonstrate an aircraft to a prospective buyer, provided the pilot has at least 200 hours of logged time. 7. May act as PIC of an aircraft towing a glider provided they meet the requirements in 14 CFR 61.69 8. May act as PIC for the purpose of conducting a production flight test in a light-sport aircraft intended for certification. 14 CFR 21.190 |
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To exercise the privileges of a private pilot certificate what medical certificate is required? How long is it valid? |
1. At least a third class medical certificate 2. Third class medical expires at the end of the last day of: a. Under 40 yrs old: 60th month (5 years) after the month of the date of examination. b. Over 40 yrs old: 24th month (2 years) after the month of the date of examination |
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Explain being “current” as compared to proficient. |
- Being “current” means that the pilot has accomplished the minimum FAA regulatory requirements within a specific time period. - It means that you are “legal” to make the flight, not necessarily proficient or competent. |
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Explain being “proficient” as compared to current. |
- Being “proficient” means that a pilot is capable of conducting a flight with a high degree of competence. - Being proficient is not just about be “legal” in terms of the regulations but is about being smart and safe in terms of pilot experience and proficiency. |
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If you find yourself in a situation where you may have to fly a plane with unfamiliar plane, avionics or flight displays should you continue with the flight? |
- Pilot familiarity with ALL equipment is critical in optimizing both safety and efficiency. - If a pilot is unfamiliar with any system, it can add to workload and can contribute to a loss of situational awareness. - |
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What are the requirements to remain current as a private pilot? (14 CFR 61.56) |
1. Within the preceding 24 months (2 years), accomplish a flight review given in an aircraft for which the pilot is rated by an authorized instructor and receive a logbook endorsement. |
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What are the requirements to remain current as a private pilot to carry passengers? (14 CFR 61.57)
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In the preceding 90 days a pilot must have made: - 3 takeoffs and landings as PIC in an aircraft of the same category, class, and if a type rating is required, of the same type - if a tailwheel, TOL’s must have been made to a full stop - if the flight will be conducted at night (1 hour after sunset and 1 hour before sunrise) the 3 TOL’s must be made during this time period. |
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With respect certification, privileges, and limitations of airmen, define category. |
A broad classification of aircraft. (Airplane, rotorcraft, glider) |
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With respect certification, privileges, and limitations of airmen, define class.
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A classification of aircraft within a category having similar operating characteristics. (Single-engine land, Multi-engine land) |
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With respect certification, privileges, and limitations of airmen, define type.
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A specific make and basic model of aircraft including modifications that do not change its handling or flight characteristics. (DC-9, B-737, C150, PA28) |
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What is the definition of a complex airplane? |
A “complex airplane” is an airplane that has retractable landing gear, flaps, and a controllable pitch propellor. |
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What is the definition of a high performance airplane? |
A high performance airplane is an airplane with an engine of more than 200 horsepower. |
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To act as PIC of a high-performance or complex airplane what must you have? |
1. Received and logged ground and flight training from an authorized instructor in a high-performance or complex airplane, or in a flight simulator or FTD that is representative of high-performance or complex airplane and been found proficient. 2. Received a one time endorsement in your logbook from an authorized instructor who certifies you are proficient to operate either a high-performance or complex airplane. |
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What do you need to fly under BasicMed? (14 CFR 68) |
1. Hold a U.S driver’s license 2. Hold or have held a medical certificate at any point after July 14, 2006. 3. Answer the health question on the Comprehensive Medical Examination Checklist (CMEC) and complete the examination with a physician (required ever 4 years) 4. Take the online medical education course (every 2 years) and complete the consent to the National Driver Registration (NDR) check, keep the completion document. |
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What are the operational privileges and limitations flying under BasicMed? (14 CFR 68) |
1. No more than 6 passengers 2. Can only operate within the U.S. 3. Under 18,000 feet MSL 4. Not exceeding 250 knots 5. Can not operate for compensation or hire 6. Operate aircraft no larger than 6,000lbs |
