Certificates / Privileges and limitations / Regulations Flashcards
What are the eligibility requirements for a private pilot (airplane) certificate?
14 CFR 61.103
a. Be at least 17 years of age.
b.Be able to read, speak, write and understand the English language.
c. Hold a US student pilot certificate, sport pilot, or recreational pilot certificate.
d. Received the required ground and flight training endorsement.
e. Meet the aeronautical experience requirements.
f. Passed the required knowledge test.
What are the areas of aeronautical knowledge a person who’s apply for a private pilot certificate must receive a log?
14 CFR 61.105
A person who is applying for a private pilot certificate must receive and log ground training on the aeronautical knowledge areas:
- Federal Aviation Regulations
- Use of the Aeronautical Information Manual and the Advisory Circulars
- Use of aeronautical charts and VFR navigation
- Radio communications
- Recognition of critical weather situations
- Safe operation of the aircraft
- Effects of Density altitude
- Weight and balance computations
- Preflight actions
According to 14 CFR 61.107, what are the flight proficiency requirements that an applicant must complete with an authorized instructor before taking the practical test for a private pilot certificate?
14 CFR 61.107
The areas of operation for a single-engine class rating are:
- Preflight preparation
- Preflight procedures
- Postflight procedures
- Airport base operations
- Takeoffs, landings and go arounds
- Navigation
- Performance maneuvers
- Ground reference maneuvers
- Basic instrument maneuvers
- Slow flight and stalls
- Emergency operations
- Night operations
What is the aeronautical experience required under 14 CFR 61.109 for an applicant to be eligible for single engine rating?
The applicant must have a minimum of 40 hours of flight time.
What privileges and limitations apply to a private pilot?
Pro Rata Share
Sales
Charity Events
Rescue and location Operations
Incidental to business
Production
Towing Gliders
(14 CFR 61.113)
No person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as pilot in command of an aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire; nor may that person, for compensation or hire, act as pilot in command of an aircraft. A private pilot—
a. May act as PIC of an aircraft in connection with any business or employment if it is only incidental to that business or employment and does not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire.
b. May not pay less than the pro rata share of the operating expenses of a flight with passengers, provided the expenses involve only fuel, oil, airport expenditures, or rental fees.
c. May act as PIC of a charitable, nonprofit, or community event if the sponsor and pilot comply with the requirements of that regulation.
d. May be reimbursed for aircraft operating expenses that are directly related to search and location operations, provided the expenses involve only fuel, oil, airport expenditures, or rental fees.
e. May demonstrate an aircraft in flight to a prospective buyer if the private pilot is an aircraft salesman and has at least 200 hours of logged flight time.
f. May act as PIC of an aircraft towing a glider or unpowered ultralight vehicle.
g. May act as PIC for the purpose of conducting a production flight test in a light-sport aircraft intended for certification in the light-sport category.
Explain the statement “may not pay less than pro-rata share of the operating expenses of a flight.”
(14 CFR 61.113)
Pro-rata means “proportional.” The pilot may not pay less than his or her proportional share of the flight’s operating expenses with the passengers, provided the expenses involve only fuel, oil, airport expenditures or rental fees.
Explain the duration of the medical certificates:
What privileges do you have as a pilot with the different medical certificates?
To act as a required pilot flight crew member of a civil aircraft, what must a pilot have in his/her physical possession or readily accessible in the aircraft?
(14 CFR 61.3)
a. A pilot certificate
b. A photo identification.
c. A medical certificate
-as a student pilot, these documents in addition to your logbook (to show endorsements) are only
required when acting as PIC (solo flight)
While you are performing a preflight inspection on your aircraft, an inspector from the FAA introduces himself and says he wants to conduct a ramp inspection. What documents are you required to show the inspector?
14 CFR 61.3)
Each person who holds an airman certificate, medical certificate, authorization, or license required by Part 61 must present it and their photo identification for inspection upon a request from the administrator, an authorized NTSB representative, any federal, state, or local law enforcement officer, or an authorized representative of the TSA.
What is the definition of a high-performance airplane, and what must you do to act as pilot-in-command of such an airplane?
(14 CFR 61.31)
A high-performance is an airplane with an engine of more than 200 horsepower.
a. Received and logged ground and flight training from an authorized instructor
b. Received and logged a one-time endorsement in your logbook from an authorized instructor
What is the definition of a complex airplane, and what must you do to act as pilot-of-command of such an airplane?
(14 CFR 61.1, 61.31)
A “complex airplane” is defined as an airplane that has a retractable landing gear, flaps, and a controllable pitch propeller.
a. Received and logged ground and flight training from an authorized instructor in a complex airplane
b. Received a one-time endorsement in your logbook from an authorized instructor
With respect to certification, privileges, and limitations of airmen, define the terms: category, class, and type.
(14 CFR Part 1)
Category—a broad classification of aircraft; i.e., airplane, rotorcraft, glider, etc.
Class—a classification of aircraft within a category having similar operating characteristics; i.e., single-engine land, multi-engine land; etc.
Type—a specific make and basic model of aircraft including modifications that do not change its handling or flight characteristics;
i.e., DC-9, B-737, C-150, etc.
What are your limitations as a student pilot?
(14 CFR 61.89)
A student pilot may not act as pilot in command of an aircraft:
1. That is carrying a passenger;
2. That is carrying property for compensation or hire;
3. For compensation or hire;
4. In furtherance of a business;
5. With a flight or surface visibility of less than 3 statute miles during daylight hours or 5 statute miles at night;
What personal documents are required to be on board as a student pilot?
(14 CFR 61.51)
A student pilot must carry the following items in the aircraft on all solo cross-country flights as evidence of the required authorized instructor clearances and endorsements—
a. Pilot logbook;
b. Student pilot certificate; and
c. Any other record required by this section.
As a student pilot, when can you log PIC time?
14 CFR 61.51
A student pilot may log pilot-in-command time only when the student pilot—
- Is the sole occupant of the aircraft
- Has a solo flight endorsement
- Is undergoing training for a pilot certificate or rating.
What is a flight review?
For private pilots a flight review consists of a minimum of 1 hour of flight training and 1 hour of ground training of general knowledge.
Under 14 CFR 61.56, what are the requirements for a pilot to complete a flight review, and how often must this review be conducted to maintain currency?
(14 CFR 61.56)
A pilot must complete a flight review every 24 calendar months to maintain currency. The flight review is designed to ensure that pilots remain proficient in their flying skills and knowledge of regulations.
