FAA Regs

Question 1

A person must hold a first class medical certificate to serve as a pilot with MFI upon reaching the 60th birthday? True or False

Answer 1

False

Question 2

You can take a practical test in an aircraft for your ATP certificate while holding only a current third class medical. True/false

Answer 2

True

Question 3

A state driver’s license is not valid to be used as the required “photo ID” for required pilot flight crewmembers. True/False

Answer 3

False

Question 4

A person may log instrument time anytime while operating an aircraft under an IFR flight plan. True/False

Answer 4

False

Question 5

A person may obtain an SIC type rating if they have successfully completed their 125.287 competency check. True/False

Answer 5

True

Question 6

A pilot is not required to comply with 61.57 paragraph b “Night takeoff and landing experience,” if they are employed by and engaged in flight operations of a part 125 certificate holder and are in compliance with 125.281 & 125.285. True/False

Answer 6

True

Question 7

How frequently must SIC’s complete their competency check?

Answer 7

Every 12 months (125.287)

Question 8

True/False: A pilot that deviates from any reg must only submit a report if requested by the FAA.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What must the PIC do if unairworthy mechanical, electrical, or structural conditions occur in flight?

Answer 9

Discontinue flight

Question 10

What information is the PIC required to be familiar with before an IFR flight?

Answer 10

1. Weather reports/forecasts
2. Fuel requirements
3. Alternatives available if planned flight cannot be completed
4. Known traffic delays
5. Takeoff and landing distance
6. Aircraft performance information

Question 11

Class B VFR weather minimums

Answer 11

3 SM

Clear of clouds

Question 12

Class C VFR weather minimums

Answer 12

3 SM
500’ below
1,000’ above
2,000’ horizontal

Question 13

Class D VFR weather minimums

Answer 13

3 SM
500’ below
1,000’ above
2,000’ horizontal

Question 14

Class E VFR weather minimums (less than 10,000 MSL)

Answer 14

3SM
500’ below
1,000’ above
2,000’ horizontal

Question 15

Class E VFR weather minimums (at or above 10,000 MSL)

Answer 15

5 SM
1,000’ below
1,000’ above
1 SM horizontal

Question 16

Class G VFR weather minimums (more than 1,200’ above surface but less than 10,000’ MSL)

Answer 16

(Day) 1SM
500’ below
1,000’ above
2,000’ horizontal

(Night) 3 SM
500’ below
1,000’ above
2,000’ horizontal

Question 17

Class G VFR weather minimums (1,200’ above surface or less)

Answer 17

(Day) 1SM
Clear of clouds

(Night) 3SM
500’ above
1,000’ below
2,000’ horizontal

Question 18

Class G VFR weather minimums (more than 1,200’ above the surface and at or above 10,000 MSL)

Answer 18

5 SM
1,000’ below
1,000’ above
1 SM horizontal

Question 19

What equipment must a turbine powered airplane with 6 or more passenger seats have on it?

Answer 19

Terrain awareness and warning system

Question 20

Where is ADS-B required?

Answer 20

1. Within 30 NM of Class B and C from surface upward to 10,000’
2. Class E at and above 10,000 excluding airspace 2,500’ above the surface
3. Class E at and above 3,000’ MSL over the Gulf of Mexico from the coastline of the US out to 12 NM

Question 21

How often must an aircraft’s static pressure system, altimeter instruments, and auto pressure altitude reporting system be inspected?

Answer 21

Every 24 calendar months

Question 22

When is a flight attendant required?

Answer 22

Flights with more than 19 passengers

Question 23

Under part 125, if a pilot crew member’s recency of experience has lapsed what must be accomplished to reestablish currency?

Answer 23

Flight with check airman with three unassisted takeoffs and landings including:

1. At least one takeoff made with similated failure of critical engine
2. At least one landing must be made from an ILS approach to the lowest ILS minimums authorized by MFI
3. At least one landing to complete stop

Question 24

Can an IPC be substituted for the competency check required by 125.287?

Answer 24

Yes (must be in same type of airplane)

Question 25

What items must be included in a passenger briefing?

Answer 25

1. Smoking
2. Safety belts
3. Placement of seatbacks before takeoffs and landings
4. Passenger doors and emergency exits
5. Survival equipment
6. Fire extinguishers