Advisory Circular 61-65 Flashcards
What is a knowledge test?
tests cover the aeronautical knowledge prescribed in part 61
What are the requirements of Knowledge tests?
1) Endorsement
2) ID
3) Meet the age requirements of 61
What does ID need to show for knowledge tests?
Photo-Signature-Date of birth
Who doesn’t need to show evidence of completed training for knowledge tests?
1) flight instructor
2) ground instructor
3) military competency
4) foreign pilot instrument knowledge tests
When can you apply for a knowledge or practical test after failure?
1) necessary training from an authorized instructor
2) Endorsement from that instructor
How can you prove that you completed ground instruction?
1) certificate of graduation
2) endorsement from an authorized instruction
What can you do if you have home developed course to enter aeroknowlogical exam?.
Instructor needs to approve and sign the endorsement
What can you do If you have a doubt fi an applicant’s English proficiency is not enough?
refer to AC 60-28 for the standards
When you do a flight review to IPC, and pilot doesn’t meet the AELS. What is your next step?
do not endorse the pilot’s logbook as complete.
Provide a logbook entry for the training received, advise the pilot, and contact the responsible Flight Standards District Office (FSDO).
How an applicant can be assessed through AELS?
Check 60-28
Can an examiner use oral testing during practical test as well?
Yes
Can Aviation Training Device (ATD) be used for practical test?
check the Part 45 and 61.64
What are the requirements of a flight simulator?
1) represent the category, class, and type
2) Must be qualified part 141 or part 142
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How many ways an applicant will apply to the practical tests?
1) time limit of 60 calendar days
2) Time limit of 2 calendar months
What does 60 calendar days time limit applies for a candidate who fails a test?
if a practical test is discontinued, the applicant is credit for those areas of operation that were passed,
applicant must pass “the remainder of the practical test within the 60 calendar-day period after the date the practical test was discontinued” to use that credit.
Can you conduct practical exam in Light Sport Aircraft with a single seat?
Sport certificate only.
Can you do practical exam on single engine plane? flight instructor certificate or recreational pilot certificate or higher to be conducted in an LSA that has a single pilot seat.
no
If you do your practical test in single engine, what limitations will be imposed?
The limitation, “No passenger carriage and flight in a single-seat light-sport aircraft only,” will be placed on the person’s pilot certificate per § 61.45(f)(3).
What are the flight review requirements of sport pilot in terms of seating?
in an aircraft with a minimum of two pilot stations
Can a sport pilot remove no passenger note on the certificate?
Yes. After flight proficiency.
What do you need to show to examiner after Notice of Disapproval?
New endowment from instructor.
Do you need new endorsement
after Letter of Discontinuance?
NO, you just need to reschedule within 60 days
From whom you can get a student pilot certificate?
CFI, a DPE, an FAA ASI or AST, or an Airman Certification Representative (ACR) associated with a part 141 pilot school.
Do you need medical for student pilot with sport pilot with glider or balloon?
NO
Does a sports pilot need medical?
Yes or driver’s license
What do you need to do If you have know medical condition?
Contact FSDO
How can you file an application for student application?
FAA’s IACRA or the paper FAA Form 8710-1.
How can an authorized person search for an 8710-1?
By applicant FTN number
When you are looking at the form ICRA application, what do you need to verify?
1) Meeting regulatory eligibility requirements
2) identity
3) applicant’s photo identification data according to section 11 of this AC
How long does it take to receive student pilot certificate?
5 week from USPS
What regulation you have to take a look to verify student pilot application?
61.83
Certified pilot is seeking sport pilot privilege. What do you need?
Complete a flight review before solo flights.
Are you condisired as a student pilot when you want sport pilot certificate?
No you are not considered as a student pilot
What are the three top areas needed for solo flight?
Knowledge Test
Flight Training
Proficiency and Safety
Can a student pilot land to an airport that he doesn’t have an endorsement when there is an emergency?
Yes. In
3 hour instrument flying requirement for private pilot, does it have to be with CFII?
No, CFI is good to go
What do you need in order to apply for Flight Instructor certificate?
1) Commercial Pilot Certificate or an ATP Certificate
2) Hold an instrument rating/instrument privileges (e
3) Have a logbook endorsement
4) Have logged at least 15 hours as PIC
Pre-Solo Flight Training for Single-Place Aircraft, what is needed for training?
in an aircraft that has two pilot stations
All flight instructors with a sport pilot rating or privileges must carry his or her logbook? True/False
True
Requirements for GOLD SEAL FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATES
- Commercial Pilot Certificate with an instrument rating or an ATP Certificate;
- ground instructor certificate with an advanced or instrument ground instructor rating
- previous 24 calendar-months:
• 10 applicants for a practical test, and at least 80 percent passing on the first attempt;
• Conducted at least 20 practical tests as a DPE, or graduation tests as chief instructor of a part 141 approved pilot school course; or
What are the methods to renew CFI certificate? If not expired?
- Passing a practical test
- preceding 24 calendar months, the flight instructor has endorsed at least 5 students with 80% passing rate
- FAA-approved flight instructor refresher course (FIRC) within the preceding 3 calendar-months
- U.S. Armed Forces military instructor pilot proficiency check.
- Preceding 24 calendar-months, the flight instructor served as a company check pilot, chief flight instructor, or flight instructor
What is the length of the renewal of the CFI certificate?
renewed 3 months before the expiration date and renewed 24 months beyond the expiration date shown on the license.
What happens, if the renewal is outside of the 3 months period?
certificate will be valid for 24 calendar-months from the month the renewal
What is FIRC?
FAA-approved flight instructor refresher course
What are the acceptable documentation when applying to CFI?
FIRC graduation certificate
FAA Form 8710-1
Expired CFI, What is next?
Practical Test
What happens to the ratings on CFI when it is expires? How to get them again?
Pass the practical exam.
Who is considered as AUTHORIZED INSTRUCTORS.
- A person who holds a ground instructor certificate
- A person who holds a flight instructor certificate i
- A person authorized by the Administrator to provide ground training or flight training under part 61, 121, 135, or 142 when conducting ground training or flight training in accordance with that authority.
