Introduction

Question 1

What does FAA stand for?

Answer 1

Federal Aviation Administration

Question 2

What does FAR stand for?

Answer 2

Federal Aviation Regulations

Question 3

What does FBO stand for?

Answer 3

Fixed Based Operators

Question 4

What is a Fixed Based Operator?

Answer 4

It is located in an airport and provides services to pilots including, aircraft rental, fueling, maintenance, parking, and the sale of pilot supplies. Often flight schools are located in FBOs.

Question 5

What must you have before you can solo an airplane?

Answer 5

Student pilot certificate

Question 6

What are the requirements to get a Student Pilot Certificate?

Answer 6

Be 16 years old or older.
Be a fluent English speaker, reader, and writer.
Hold a 3rd class medical certificate.

Question 7

What does AME stand for?

Answer 7

Aviation Medical Examiner

Question 8

Who can issue you a medical certificate?

Answer 8

AME
FAA Inspector
FAA-designated pilot examiner

Question 9

Who are the three classes of Medical Certificates for?

Answer 9

First Class–Airline Transport Pilots
Second Class–Commercial Pilot
Third Class–Student, Recreational, and Private Pilots

Question 10

How long is a Third Class Medical Certificate valid for?

Answer 10

60 calendar months (5 years) if you are less than 40 years old and 24 calendar months if you’re 40 or older.

Question 11

What are the requirements for a Private Pilot’s license?

Answer 11

Be at least 17 years old
Complete training and Flight Time requirements as specified in the FARs
Pass a knowledge test
Pass a practical test which involves oral quizzing, performing pilot operations and performing manuevers in the air.

Question 12

What is the minimum score you can get on the knowledge section of the private pilot exam and still pass?

Answer 12

70%

Question 13

If you go to a Part 61 school, what are the flight time requirements for a Private Pilot’s License?

Answer 13

40 total hours of flight including at least 20 hours of dual instruction and at least 10 hours of solo flight.

Question 14

If you go to a Part 141 school, what are the flight time requirements for a Private Pilot’s License?

Answer 14

35 total hours of flight including at least 20 hours of dual instruction and at least 5 hours of solo flight.

Question 15

What is the average flight hours needed to meet the minimum proficiency standards for a Private Pilot’s license?

Answer 15

65-75 hours

Question 16

What are the three phases of private pilot training?

Answer 16

Presolo
Cross-country
Practical Test Preparation

Question 17

What does PIC stand for?

Answer 17

Pilot in Command

Question 18

Can you carry passengers for hire as a Private Pilot?

Answer 18

No, but you can share operating expenses–such as for fuel.

Question 19

How are various kinds of aircraft organized for the purposes of pilot certification?

Answer 19

Category
Class
Type

Question 20

What are the five categories of aircraft?

Answer 20

Airplane
Rotorcraft
Glider
Lighter than Air
Powered-lift

Question 21

Which two categories have no subclasses?

Answer 21

Glider

Powered-Lift

Question 22

What does the type of aircraft specify?

Answer 22

Make and Model

Question 23

What category, class, and type will your private pilot certificate specify?

Answer 23

Category of Airplane
Class of Single Engine
Probably no Type as this usually isn’t listed on small planes

Question 24

What are four classes of airplane?

Answer 24

Single-Engine Land
Multi-Engine Land
Single-Engine Sea
Multi-Engine Sea

Question 25

What are two classes of Rotorcraft?

Answer 25

Gyroplane

Helicoptor

Question 26

What are two classes of Lighter than Air?

Answer 26

Airship

Balloon

Question 27

What are two types of training schools?

Answer 27

FAR Part 141

FAR Part 61

Question 28

Describe airplane use categories:

Answer 28

Normal–The most restricted use.
Utility–Same kind of airplane as normal but the way it’s loaded allows it to withstand greater strains.
Acrobatic–Least operating restrictions since its design calls for greater strenth.
Commuter–Limited to 19 seats and 19,000 pounds of weight or less.
Transport–Next size up from commuter. Big passenger or cargo planes.
Restricted–Agricultural spray planes or forrest fire slurry bombers.
Limited–Military aircraft which can be used for limited purposes in civilian aviation.
Provisional–Newly designed aircraft which are still going through the certification process.
Experimental–Home built and research and development planes are in this category.

Question 29

What are the inspections to confirm have been completed before each flight?

Answer 29

Annual Inspection -within the last year.
Hundred Hour Inspection-within the last 100 hours of flight time.
Transponder Inspection-within the last 2 years.

Question 30

Does your private pilot certificate expire?

Answer 30

No, but there are renewal requirements if you wish to operate as pilot in command while carrying passengers. These requirements include:
Completing a flight review every 24 months with a Chief Flight Instructor
Taking off and landing 3 times in the previous 90 days.
If you’re going to be taking off or landing at night with passengers you must do 3 takeoffs and landingscoming to a full stop one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise.

Question 31

If you’re piloting an aerobatic plane how long ago may a certified rigger have packed your parachute?

Answer 31

If the chute is made of natural materials, no more than 60 days.
If the chute is made of synthetic materials, no more than 180 days.

Question 32

What does AOPA stand for?

Answer 32

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

Question 33

What does EAA stand for?

Answer 33

Experimental Aircraft Association–It’s made up of those who have built their own airplanes.

Question 34

What is the name of an international organization of women pilots?

Answer 34

The Ninety-Nines, Inc.