Part 61 - ATPL

Question 1

ATPL eligibility

Answer 1

• at least 21 years old
• current CPL for appropriate cat of a/c (incl class 1)
• current instrument rating
• 1500 hours
  250 PIC (including 100 XC (25 at night))
  100 night PIC (or COP if AFM allows)
  75 instrument (50 flight time)
• Valid written credits in;
  Law
  Navigation
  Flight planning
  Meteorology
  Instruments and navaids
  Human factors
  Advanced aerodynamics, performance, systems
• Pass flight test

Question 2

ATPL flight test requirements

Answer 2

Must be conducted on a XC, IFR flight in a a/c that is;
- multi engine MCTOW 5700kg or > or;
- a multi engine a/c acceptable to the director or;
- synthetic flight trainer approved for ATPL issue FT’s

Question 3

ATPL privileges

Answer 3

For the same category for which the licence is granted and for which the pilot holds a type rating:
- all PPL/CPL privileges
- act as PIC of an a/c required to be operated with a CoP and engaged on an ATO or operation for hire or reward

Question 4

ATPL currency

Answer 4

• current class 1
• BFR
• recent flight experience

Question 5

ATPL recency

Answer 5

Recency options (all within last 90 days)

• 3X T/O + LDG as PIC or in approved sim
• demonstrated competency to flight examiner
• demonstrated T/O + LDG competency to flight instructor during day in same a/c type (one LDG may be monitored LDG using AFCS)

Question 6

ATPL BFR alternatives

Answer 6

• current A,B,C Cat instructor rating
• meets agricultural requirements
• meets flight crew competency checks (part 115, 119, 121, 125, or 135)

Question 7

Does ATPL day vs night recency matter?

Answer 7

No, day can be used for night and vice versa