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Question 1

What personal documents are required for flight?

Answer 1

Pilot Certificate, Medical certificate (or US Driver’s license as permitted by §61.113 & §61.23), Authorized photo ID (passport, driver’s license, etc), Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit (For flights outside the US).

Question 2

What does ‘ARROW’ stand for in aircraft documents required for flight?

Answer 2

A - Airworthiness certificate, R - Registration certificate, R - Radio station license (for flights outside the US), O - Operating limitations & information (in AFM), W - Weight & Balance data (aircraft specific).

Question 3

What does ‘AVIATES’ stand for in aircraft maintenance inspections required for IFR?

Answer 3

A - Airworthiness Directive (AD) required inspections. V - VOR check every 30 days. I - Inspections (Annual inspection, 100-hour inspection).

Question 4

What is the requirement for a 100-hour inspection?

Answer 4

Required if carrying a person for hire (other than crew member), or flight instructing for hire in an aircraft provided by the person giving the instruction.

Question 5

Can a 100-hour inspection be exceeded?

Answer 5

Yes, it may be exceeded by up to 10 hours if enroute to a place where it can be done.

Question 6

What is the frequency for altimeter and static system inspections?

Answer 6

Every 24 calendar months for IFR in controlled airspace.

Question 7

What is the frequency for transponder inspections?

Answer 7

Every 24 calendar months.

Question 8

What is the inspection requirement for ELT?

Answer 8

Inspected every 12 calendar months. Battery must be replaced after more than 1 hour of cumulative transmitter use or if 50% of its useful life has expired.

Question 9

What does ‘SAFETY’ stand for in passenger briefing?

Answer 9

S - Seat belts, A - Air vents, F - Fire extinguisher, E - Exit doors, T - Traffic, Y - Your questions?

Question 10

What does ‘ARCH’ stand for in taxi briefing?

Answer 10

A - Assigned / planned runway, R - Route, C - Crossings and hold short instructions, H - Hot spots & Hazards.

Question 11

What does ‘DEPARTS’ stand for in takeoff briefing?

Answer 11

D - Departure review, E - Establish Expectations, P - Plan / special considerations, A - Alternate, R - Runway conditions and length, T - Trouble / Tactics, S - Speak up!