Chapter 1 Flashcards
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration- which governs commercial and general aviation
FARs
Federal Aviation Regulations- issued by FAA, provide rules which apply to all areas of aviation, including flight operations, the construction of aircraft, and the training requirements which must be met to obtain pilot certificates and ratings.
FBOs
Fixed Base Operators- training schools located at airports.
Two types of training schools
FAA-approved schools governed by FAR Part 141 and schools governed by FAR Part 61. Both employ FAA certified flight instructors.
Three classes of medical certificates
First class: designated for airline transport pilot
Second Class: required for commercial pilot
Third Class: for student, recreational, and private pilots
What’s required for Private Pilot Certificate?
- 70% or better on exam
- 40 hrs of flight time. Consisting of 20 hrs dual instruction and 10 hrs of solo flight.
What is the training course sequence?
Presolo
Cross-Country
Practical Test Preparation
Pilot in Command
is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft.
Does your private pilot certificate expire?
No. But you must complete a flight review every 24 calendar months to act as pilot in command. Also, if carrying passengers you must have performed 3 take off’s and landings within the preceding 90 days.
What’s included in a flight review?
Administered by a CFI consists of at least one hour of ground instruction and one hour of flight instruction. During the review, your knowledge of current regulations and procedures is evaluated, as well as your proficiency in performing pilot operations and maneuvers.
What is AOPA
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. A nonprofit organization dedicated to general aviation. They provide a wide variety of benefits including pilot info, legal services, loan programs, as well as pilot and aircraft insurance.
What is the EAA?
Experimental Aircraft Association. Founded in 1953. Leader in aviation education, and provides inspiration for innovative ideas in aircraft design, construction, and flight technique.
What is the Ninety-Nines, INC?
They are an international organization of women pilots with members from 35 countries. Their mission is to provide networking and scholarship opportunities for women, sponsor aviation education in the community, and preserve the unique history of women in aviation.
What is CAP?
Civil Air Patrol. Benevolent, nonprofit organization with three primary missions: Aerospace Education, Cadet Programs, and Emergency Services.
What is an aircraft checkout?
Transition training to a new aircraft.
What is a high-performance airplane?
airplane with an engine having more than 200 horsepower.
What is a complex airplane?
airplane with retractable landing gear, flaps, and a controllable-pitch propellar.
What is your instrument rating?
it allows you to fly in the clouds with no reference to the ground or horizon. Allows you to fly under IFR rules. Must have 40 hrs of flight time.
What is IFR?
Instrument flight rules
What is VFR?
Visual flight rules