Part 61

Question 1

What are the eligibility requirements for an ATPL?

Answer 1

-Be at least 21 years of age
-Hold a current CPL for appropriate category
-Current Instrument Rating
-Successfully pass flight test
-1500 hours
=250hrs PIC
=100hrs x-country (25 at night)
=100hrs night as PIC or co pilot (if APFM requires)
=75hrs Instrument time (50hrs instrument flight time)
-Valid written exam credit covering
=Air law
=Navigation
=Flight planning
=Meteorology
=Instruments and navigation aids
=Human factors
=Advanced Aerodynamics, systems, performance

Question 2

What are the privileges of an ATPL?

Answer 2

• Any PPL or CPL privileges
• Acts as PIC on an aircraft required to be operated with a copilot and is engaged on an air transport operation, or an operation for hire or reward

Question 3

What are the currency requirements for an ATPL?

Answer 3

• Current class 1 medical
• Recent flight experience
• Biennial flight review

Question 4

What things constitute recency for an ATPL?

Answer 4

• 3 x T/O and LDG in last 90 days
• Current instructor rating (A, B or C cat)
• Operational competency assessment (135, 125, 121
• Any agricultural rating and checks

Question 5

For an ATPL does night vs day recency matter?

Answer 5

No