Certification And PAVE

Question 1

Certification Requirements (61.65)

Answer 1

A person who applies for an Instrument rating must:
- had at least a ppl certificate with an airplane rating suitable to the Instrument rating sought
- be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language
- receive and log ground training from an authorized Instructor
- receive a logbook or training record endorsement from an authorized Instructor certify in that the person in prepared to take the required knowledge test
- receive and log training on the areas of operation from an authorized Instructor in an aircraft, flight simulator, or night den a training
- pass the required knowledge test on the aeronautical knowledge areas
- pass the required practical test on the areas of operation necessary

Question 2

Private Pilot privileges and limitations

Answer 2

• cannot act as pic of an aircraft canning passengers for compensation or hire
• may not pay less than the pro rate share of the operating expenses of a flight with passengers, provided expenses the involve only fuel, oil, airport expenditures, or rental fees
• may act as pic of a charitable or non-profit if the sponsorand pilot comply with the requirements of 91.146 (need 500 hours)
• may be reimbursed for aircraft operations that are directly related to searchand rescue operations.

Question 3

When do you need an instrument rating?

Answer 3

• when acting as pic in flight conditions less than those prescribed for VR (61.3)
• an Instrument student or non-current instrument rated pilot may not act as pic, but may log pic instrument or actual time
• Flight in class A airspace
• To file an IFR flight plan
• for special VFR between sunset and sunrise (91.157).
• when carrying passengers for compensation on a xc more than 50 nm or at night (61.133).

Question 4

When are you current to carry passengers? Day and night.

Answer 4

• To carry passengers during the day, you must have logged at least three take offs and landings. If carrying passengers at night these must be done at night AND to a full stop.

Question 5

Night time definitions

Answer 5

1. Logging night time: end of evening civil twighlight to beginning of morning civil twilight
2. Nav lights (on): sunset to sunrise.
3. Logging night landings: one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise.

Question 6

Flight review (61.56).

Answer 6

• must be done in the preceding 24 calendar months (can be done with a CFI/CFII)
• must consist of a minimum one hour ground instruction and one hour right instruction.
• The review must include a review of The current general operating and flight rules of part 91, and a review of procedures and maneuvers at the discretion of the person conducting the flight review.
• must receive a new logbook endorsement to certify that the person has satisfactorily completed the review.
• can be substituted by an IPC or practical test fora new rating or certificate OR the person satisfactorily completing one or more phases of the faa sponsored pilot proficiency program.

Question 7

Instrument currency (61.57)

Answer 7

• within The preceding 6 calendar months must log at least: 6 Instrument approaches, holding procedures, intercepting a course, tracking a course, and use of navigational systems.

Question 8

Can Instrument currency be done in a simulator? Is an Instructor required?

Answer 8

Yes, provided that the sim is of the same category and class to bet of aircraft town and the pilot performs 6HITS under simulated Instrument conditions.

No, a Flight Instructor is not required.

Question 9

If you haven’t logged 6 hits in the preceding 6 months what can you do to regain currency?

Answer 9

Go up with a safety pilot, it is within The next 6 months or complete an Instrument proficiency check

Question 10

Safety pilot requirements (91.109)

Answer 10

• must hold at least a private pilot certificate in the same class and category aircraft
• must hold a current medical
• The aircraft must be equipped with dual controls
• The safety pilot must have adequate forward and side vision of The aircraft

Question 11

Instrument proficiency check (61.57)

Answer 11

If after the additional 6 months the pilot still hasn’t regained currency, they must do an IPC. This can be done by a cfii, dpe, or other approved faa examiner. The IPC must consist of the areas of operation outlined in the ACS appendix a-12).

Question 12

Can an IPC be done in a simulator?

Answer 12

The majority of an IOC can be done in an at as specified in the letter of authorization, however, the circling approach and landing tasks cannot be done.

Question 13

First class medical

Answer 13

• must hold a first class medical certificate when exercising privileges pic of an ATP certificate
• under 40: good for 12 months
• over 40: good for 6 months

Question 14

Second class medical

Answer 14

• must hold at least a second class medical certificate when exercising privileges of a commercial pilot certificate
• under 40: good for 60 months
• over 40: good for 24 months

Question 15

Third class medical

Answer 15

• must hold at least a third class medical when exercising the privileges of a private pilot certificate
• under 40: good for 60 months
• over 40: good for 24 months

Question 16

What kind of medical do you have?

Answer 16

I have a first class medical with first class privileges

Question 17

Basic med Requirements

Answer 17

• possess a US drivers license
• have held a medical after July 14, 2006.
• qualify for a third-class medical
• get a physician exam with a state-licensed physician using the comprehensive medical examination checklist every 48 months
• complete an online learning session 24 every months

Question 18

Basic med limitations

Answer 18

• cannot operate for hire unless you are a CFI
• Aircraft: can have up to 6 seats, be up to 6000 lbs, no limitations on hp, # of engines, gear type, etc.
• up to 5 passengers can be carried
• can operate up to 18,000 ft MSL
• maximum speed: 250 knots
• can operate VFR or IFR day or night

Question 19

Soda

Answer 19

• Statement of demonstrated ability: if a person is unable to obtain a medical due to an underlying condition, a soda is given to a person whose disqualify in condition is state or non progressive and who has been found capable of performing airmen duties without endangering public safety. A SODA does not expire.

Question 20

Special issuance

Answer 20

• Someone who dues not meet the requirements for a faa medical due to a progressiveu condition can receive a special issuance that they can still fly. This DOES expire. Valid for The time that the medical examiner determines.

Question 21

Pave checklist

Answer 21

Pilot, airplane, environment, external factors

Question 22

IMSAFE checklist

Answer 22

Illness, medication, stress, alcohol, fatigue, emotion/eating

Question 23

Alcohol and drugs (91.17 +91.19)

Answer 23

• At least 8 hours must’ve passed since the pilot’s last drink
  -The pilot must not be under the influence of any drugs/alcohol or their lingering effects.
• The pilot must have a bac of less than .04%
• you cannot carry intoxicated passengers or passengers who appear to be under the influence

Question 24

Proficiency vs currency

Answer 24

• proficiency: being able to complete all maneuvers specified in the ACS to standards at any given time.
• currency: is complying with 6 hits and fars 61.56 +61.57

Question 25

Pilot required documents for Flight

Answer 25

Pilot certificate, government photo Id, valid medical, and radio operator’s license (if International)

Question 26

Aircraft required documents

Answer 26

Airworthiness certificate, aircraft registration, radio license (international), operating limitations, and weight and balance information.

Question 27

Maintenance and required inspections

Answer 27

• ADs
  -annual: 12 calendar months
• VOR check: every 30 days for IFR flight
• 100 hour ( if the aircraft is for hire)
• altimeter/automatic altitude reporting: every 24 calendar months
• transponder: every 24 calendar months
• ELT: every 12 calendar months, battery must be replaced after one hour cumulative use OR half of its useful life expires.

Question 28

Airworthiness directives

Answer 28

• all must be complied with. They are the FAA’s way of notifying aircraft owners of potentially unsafe conditions in their aircraft. They are required based on the stipulations in the AD
• types include: emergency (“get done now’), less urgent (comply within a set period of time), recurring (are within a set period of time or tach time that occur over and over again).

Question 29

How long is an airworthiness certificate good for?

Answer 29

Does not expire unless the aircraft sustains damage in which it is no longer airworthy.

Question 30

How long is aircraft registration good for?

Answer 30

Seven years

Question 31

100 hour inspection

Answer 31

Required of The aircraft is for hire. May be exceeded by up to 10 hours if those hours are used to get the airplane to it’s place of maintenance. The time over the 100 hours must be considered in the tach time for the next 100 hours. Can be performed by an A&P

Question 32

Annual inspection

Answer 32

Regard every 12 calendar months. Must be performed by an ia. Cannot be replaced by a 100 hour but can substitute a 100 hour.

Question 33

VFR day required equipment

Answer 33

Anti-collision lights, tachometer, oil pressure gauge, manifold pressure gauge, altimeter, temperature gauge, oil temperature gauge, fuel quantity gauge, landing gear position indicator, magnetic heading indicator, ELT, and seatbelts.

Question 34

VFR Night equipment requirements

Answer 34

• everything required for VFR day
• fuses (spare set), landing light, anti-collision lights, position lights, and a source of electrical power

Question 35

IFR Equipment Requirments

Answer 35

GRABCARDD and everything required for VFR day and night if applicable
- generator, radios (2 way), altimeter, ball (slip-skid indicator), clock (with hours, min, and seconds), attitude indicator, rate-of-turn indicator, directional gyro (hsi), and DME (if above 24000)

Question 36

Operating with inoperative equipment (91.213).

Answer 36

Is the equipment required by…?
1. MEL
2. Day type certification
3. KOEL
4. CEL
5. 91.205
6. ADs

If the equipment IS required then flying is NOT PERMITTED without a special flight permit

If the equipment IS NOT required then flying IS PERMITTED, so long as: the equipment is removed OR deactivated and placarded “inoperative”

Question 37

Preflight required actions 91.103

Answer 37

Notams, weather reports and forecasts, known traffic delays as advised by ATC, runway lengths of intended use, alternate (if required), fuel regurements, and takeoff and landing performance data.