I.A. Privileges and Limitations Flashcards
What are the eligibility requirements for a Commercial Pilot Certificate?
(61.123)
a. Be at least 18 YO
b. Read, speak, write, understand English
c. Hold at least a Private Pilot Certificate
d. Hold at least a current Third Class Medical.
e. Receive the required ground and flight training endorsements
f. Pass the required knowledge and practical exams
g. Meet the aeronautical experience requirements. (61.129)
What are the privileges of a commercial pilot?
a. Act as PIC of an aircraft carrying persons or property for compensation or hire.
b. Act as PIC of an aircraft for compensation or hire.
What does the term “commercial operator” refer to?
Easy explanation: Someone who gets paid to carry people or things from one place to another – other than an air carrier.
What does the term “operational control” refer to?
Who exercises the authority over initiating, conducting, or terminating the flight.
Easy explanation: The person or company making decisions about where the plane goes, when it leaves, who flies it, and how things should be done to keep the flight safe.
What is common carriage?
A carrier becomes a common carrier when it:
a. Holds out (advertises) a willingness…
b. to transport persons or property…
c. from place to place…
d. for compensation or hire.
Name a few commercial operations that DO NOT require the issuance of a Part 119 certificate.
a. Student instruction
b. Non-stop commercial air tours (but need a LOA from the FSDO)
c. Ferry flight
d. Crop dusting
e. Banner tow
f. Aerial survey or photography
g. Pipeline patrol
h. Parachute jumping
What is private carriage, and does it require an operating certificate?
- Carrying persons or property for compensation or hire, with limitations on the number of contracts.
- AOC is required
- Generally, more than 3 contracts would be considered common carriage.
Explain the difference between a wet lease and a dry lease.
Wet lease: Person agrees to provide and aircraft and at least one crewmember to another person. Lessor retains operational control. (Part 135)
Dry lease: Person agrees to provide an aircraft WITHOUT crew, and the lessee exercises operational control.
What are the limitations on a commercial pilot who does not have an instrument rating?
Pilot is prohibited from:
a. carrying passengers for hire on flights in excess of 50nm
b. carrying passengers for hire at night.
To act as pilot or required crew member, what documents must you have in your possession?
a. Pilot certificate
b. Government issued photo ID
c. Medical certificate appropriate for the flight
If you change your mailing address, how long do you have to notify the FAA?
30 days after the date of the move.
If your pilot certificate is accidentally destroyed or lost, what do you need to do to continue exercising your flying privileges?
Request a temporary replacement from the Airmen Certification Branch. Online or contact the FSDO.
What would you need to act as PIC of an airplane with more than 200 HP?
High performance endorsement.
a. Receive and log ground and flight training from an authorized instructor.
b. Found proficient in the operation and systems of the airplane
c. Receive a one time endorsement.
What is the definition of a complex airplane?
Airplane that has:
a. Retractable landing gear
b. Adjustable flaps
c. Controllable pitch propeller (constant speed)
What is a “pressurized aircraft”, and what are the requirements to fly one?
Pressurized aircraft: service ceiling or maximum operating altitude of 25,000ft.
High-Altitude endorsement from an authorized instructor to include:
a. Ground training to include high-altitude aerodynamics, meteorology, respiration, hypoxia
b. Flight training in a full flight simulator or training device, including normal cruise flight above FL250, emergency procedures for rapid decompression, and emergency decent.
