Definitions

Question 1

Ceiling

Answer 1

Height above surface the lowest layer of clouds or obscuring phenomena that is “broken”, “overcast”, and not classified as “thin” or “partial”

Question 2

Category (ratings)

Answer 2

Broad classification of aircraft

Rotorcraft, airplane, glider, etc.

Question 3

Category (aircraft)

Answer 3

Grouping of aircraft based on intended use or operation limits

Normal, utility, restricted, etc.

Question 4

Class (ratings)

Answer 4

Classification of aircraft within a category having similar operating characteristics

Single engine, multi, helicopter, etc.

Question 5

Class (aircraft)

Answer 5

Grouping of aircraft having similar characteristics of propulsion, flight, or landing

Airplane, rotorcraft, glider, ballon, seaplane, etc

Question 6

Commercial Operator

Answer 6

A person who, for compensation or hire, engages in the carriage by aircraft in air commerce of persons or property.

Test: if carriage by air is merely incidental to the persons other business or is, in itself, a major enterprise for profit.

Question 7

Flight time

Answer 7

Pilot time that commences when an aircraft moves under its Own power for the purpose of flight and ends when the aircraft comes to rest after landing

ARHI: Hobbs time.

Question 8

Flight visibility

Answer 8

Average forward horizontal distance, from the cockpit of an aircraft in flight, at which prominent unlighted objects may be seen and identified by day and prominent lighted objects may be seen and identified by night.

Question 9

Ground visibility

Answer 9

Prevailing horizontal visibility near the earths surface as reported by the NWS or an accredited observer.

Question 10

Large aircraft

Answer 10

Aircraft of more than 12,500lbs, max certified takeoff weight

Question 11

Major repair

Answer 11

Cannot be done by elementary operations. If done improperly might effect weight, balance, structural strength, performance, power plant operation, flight characteristics, or other qualities effecting airworthiness

Question 12

Night

Answer 12

Time b/w the end of evening civil twilight and the beginning of morning civil twilight, as published in the American air almanac converted to local time.

Question 13

Operational control

Answer 13

The exercise of authority over initiating, conducting, or terminating a flight.

Question 14

PIC

Answer 14

Person who

1) has final authority and responsibility for the operation and safety of the flight
2) has been designated as the pilot in command before or during the flight; and
3) holds the appropriate category, class, and type rating, if appropriate, for the conduct of the flight.

Question 15

Preventative maintenance

Answer 15

Simple or minor preservation operations and the replacement of small standard parts not involving complex assembly operations

Question 16

Rating

Answer 16

Statement that, as part of a certificate, sets forth special conditions, privileges, or limitations

Question 17

Small aircraft

Answer 17

Aircraft of 12,500lbs or less, max certified take off weight

Question 18

Special vfr conditions

Answer 18

Meteorological conditions that are less than those required for basic VFR flight in controlled airspace and in which some aircraft are permitted flight under visual flight rules

Question 19

Special vfr operations

Answer 19

Aircraft operating in accordance with clear aces within controlled airspace in conditions less than vfr weather minima. Such operations must be requested by pilot and approved by ATC

Question 20

Type

Answer 20

1) as used with respect to certification, rating, or privilege and limitations of airmen, means a specific make and basic model of aircraft, including modifications that do not change handling or flight characteristics
2) used with respect to the certification of aircraft means those aircraft which are similar in design