Chapter 25 Personal Licensing

Question 1

Define flight time

Answer 1

Off blocks to on blocks

Question 2

Define a student PIC (SPIC)

Answer 2

A student with an instructor where the instructor only observes the student and does influence or control the flight of the aircraft

Question 3

Define a cross country flight

Answer 3

A flight between a point of departure and arrival using standard navigation procedures

Question 4

When does a renewal occur?

Answer 4

When the certificate has expired and needs renewing

Question 5

When does a revalidation occur?

Answer 5

When the certificate is still valid

Question 6

Define night

Answer 6

From end of ECT to start of MCT

Question 7

What is instrument flight time?

Answer 7

Flight time when solely using instruments

Question 8

What documents cover the regulations regarding licensing?

Answer 8

• EASA part FCL = CPL

- EASA part MED = medicals

Question 9

Who issues a license?

Answer 9

Issued by a the member state of registry of that aircraft

Question 10

Who is the competent authority?

Answer 10

The authority designated by the member state to whom a person applies for the issue of a license

Question 11

What flight time contributes to total flight time?

Answer 11

All flight time (including co-pilot and SPIC)

Question 12

What is the max period of validity of a license issued in compliance with annex 1 by a third country?

Answer 12

No more than 1 year (provided the basic license is valid)

Question 13

What are the two factors the privileges of a license shall be dependant on?

Answer 13

• the validity of the ratings it contains

- the medical certificate

Question 14

What is the validity of an EASA license?

Answer 14

5 years

Question 15

How is the English language proficiency graded?

Answer 15

• level 6 = expert
• level 5 = extended
• level 4 = operational

Question 16

What level of English is required for an EASA license?

Answer 16

Level 4

Question 17

How often should a level 4 and level 5 be renewed respectively?

Answer 17

Level 4 = 4 years
Level 5 = 6 years
Level 6 = forever

Question 18

At what age shall a person not act as a pilot of a multi crew in CAT?

Answer 18

60

Question 19

What is max age to commence CAT piloting?

Answer 19

65

Question 20

Whil excising the privileges of their license what must they carry?

Answer 20

• license
• medical certificate
• CMC or passport

Question 21

What must pilots keep in regards of all flights flown?

Answer 21

A reliable record

Question 22

Who is responsible for keeping track of flying hours?

Answer 22

The pilot

Question 23

What is the minimum age required to a LAPL (A)?

Answer 23

17

Question 24

What is the MTOM limit and pax limit on a LAPL (A)?

Answer 24

2000kg and max 3 pax excluding you

Question 25

What is the minimum age required for a CPL (A)?

Answer 25

18

Question 26

What privileges does a CPL (A) give?

Answer 26

Act as PIC or copilot of a CAT flight | Only PIC on a single pilot aeroplane

Question 27

What recent experience is required for a PIC or copilot?

Answer 27

3 takeoffs, approaches and landings in an aircraft or sim in the previous 90 days

Question 28

Who is responsible for your medical and your currency?

Answer 28

Yourself

Question 29

What recent experience is required for a PIC at night?

Answer 29

1 takeoff, approach and landing in the last 90 days or have an IR

Question 30

What is the minimum hours for a CPL?

Answer 30

150 hours of total hours including: - 80 hours dual instruction - 70 hours as PIC - 20 hours X country as PIC of at least 300nm with 2 full stop landings - 5 hours at night - 10 hours of instrument instruction (5 hours of this can be on ground)

Question 31

What is the minimum age of an MPL?

Answer 31

18

Question 32

What privileges does an MPL give?

Answer 32

Act as copilot in an aeroplane required to be operated by a copilot

Question 33

What is the minimum number of hours for an MPL?

Answer 33

240 hours

Question 34

What flight experience is required for all licenses?

Answer 34

Upset recovery training

Question 35

What is the age range of an unrestricted ATPL (A)?

Answer 35

21-59

Question 36

What is the minimum age of an ATPL (A)?

Answer 36

21

Question 37

What are the privileges of an ATPL (A)?

Answer 37

PIC of anY aircraft (type rating as necessary)

Question 38

What are the minimum hours for an ATPL?

Answer 38

Minimum of 1500hrs total flight time: - 500 hours of multi crew ops - 500 hours as a SPIC or 250 hours as PIC or 250 hours including at least 70 hours as PIC and the rest as SPIC - 200 hours x country (of which 100 hours should be SPIC or PIC) - 75 hours instrument time (no more 30 hours on ground) - 100 hours at night as PIC or copilot

Question 39

Why is an IR required?

Answer 39

To demonstrate the ability to operate multi engined aeroplanes solely with reference to instruments with OEI

Question 40

What are the privileges of an IR?

Answer 40

Fly under IFR with an MDH of 200ft (anything below 200ft requires additional training)

Question 41

What is the validity of an IR?

Answer 41

1 year

Question 42

What is the max number of months before your IR expires that you can revalidate it?

Answer 42

3 months

Question 43

Is the IR still valid if the IR is failed before its expiry date?

Answer 43

No

Question 44

What must be completed if the IR has been expired by less than 5 years?

Answer 44

Complete an initial skills test with an authorised examiner

Question 45

What aircraft require type ratings?

Answer 45

- all multi pilot ac - all jet and turboprop ac - any type considered necessary by the authority

Question 46

What aircraft require class ratings?

Answer 46

Single pilot operated (including touring gliders)

Question 47

How long is a class or type rating valid for?

Answer 47

1 year (2 years for a single plot, single engined class rating is valid)

Question 48

When are medical certificates valid from?

Answer 48

From the initial general medical examination

Question 49

When are class and type ratings valid from?

Answer 49

From the date of issue

Question 50

What is the purpose of a nightbrating?

Answer 50

To allow PPL holders to fly in VFR conditions at night

Question 51

What is an FI?

Answer 51

A flight instructor certificate

Question 52

What is the minimum age and validity period of an FI?

Answer 52

Minimum age = 18 | Validity period = 3 years

Question 53

What is the validity period of a FE?

Answer 53

3 years

Question 54

What medical certificates are required for each license?

Answer 54

Class 2 = PPL | Class 1 = MPL, CPL, ATPL

Question 55

When shall people not excise their privileges of their license?

Answer 55

- aware of any incidence | - begin taking medication

Question 56

When shall you seek aeromedical advice?

Answer 56

- surgery or invasive procedure - significant personal injury - pregnant - been admitted to hospital or clinic - begin medication

Question 57

When suffering an illness for a longer than a period of time yiu just contact an ame, what is this period?

Answer 57

Period of longer than 21 days

Question 58

Who issues a class. 1 and class 2 respectively?

Answer 58

``` 1 = AEMC 2 = AME ```

Question 59

What is the validity of a class 1?

Answer 59

12 months

Question 60

When is a class 1 validity reduced to 6 months?

Answer 60

- for holders who have reached the age of 40 engaged in CAT single pilot ops carrying pax - or when reaching the age of 60

Question 61

What is the validity period of a class 2?

Answer 61

- 60 months up to the age of 40 - 24 months between 40-50 - 12 months after the age of 50

Question 62

How long before a medical certificate may you revalidate?

Answer 62

45 days prior to expiry

Question 63

What happens if a medical has been expired for more than 2 years?

Answer 63

The AEMC or AME must assess your aero medical records

Question 64

What happens if your medical certificate has been expired for 5 years?

Answer 64

You must complete an initial assessment once again