Eligibility

Question 1

What are the eligibility requirements to be a private pilot?

Answer 1

1. ) must be 17 years of age
2. ) must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
3. ) must hold a current U.S. student pilot certificate
4. ) hold at lease a 3rd class medical
5. ) received proper ground/flight training endorsements
6. ) must meet experience requirements
7. ) must have passed required knowledge/practical tests

Question 2

What experience requirements are required as stated in 14 CFR 61.109(a)?

Answer 2

40hrs of total time
20hrs of assisted instructor time
10hrs of solo time
5hrs of solo XC time

Question 3

What endorsements are available for private pilots?

Answer 3

Complex 61.31(e)
High Performance 61.31(f)
High Altitude 61.31(g)
Tailwheel 61.31(i)

Question 4

What is the definition of a Complex aircraft?

Answer 4

An aircraft with retractable gear, flaps, or a controllable pitch propeller

Question 5

What is the definition of a High Performance aircraft?

Answer 5

Any aircraft that has an engine with more than 200hp

Question 6

What is the definition of a High Altitude aircraft?

Answer 6

Any aircraft that has a service ceiling above 25,000’ MSL

Question 7

What is the definition of a Tailwheel aircraft?

Answer 7

Any aircraft with a conventional style landing gear

Question 8

What is required to receive an endorsement?

Answer 8

Logged ground/flight training
Found proficient by an instructor
Received a logbook endorsement