Pilot Qualification Flashcards
What are the eligibility requirements for a Private Pilot Airplane Certificate? (PA.I.A.K1)
14 CFR 61.103
a. 17 Years of age
b. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
c. Hold at least 3rd Class Medical Certificate
d. Received ground and flight training endorsements
e. Pass the Knowledge and Practical test
f. Meet the applicable aeronautical experience requirements
Tip:
When preparing for practical test verify
a. required hours
b. that your current
c. check all the endorsements (especially the 90-day solo flight
endorsements).
d. total all logbook columns and entries that make sense
What are the requirements to remain current as a private pilot? (PA.I.A.K1)
14 CFR 61.56, 61.57
a. Within the preceding 24 months, the pilot must accomplish a flight review given in an aircraft for which that pilot is rated by an authorized flight instructor and receive a logbook endorsement.
b. To carry passengers, within the preceding 90 days
- Must complete at least 3 takeoffs and landings in an aircraft of
the same category, class, and if a type rating is required.
- If the aircraft is a tailwheel airplane landings must be to a full
stop.
- If operation is conducted at night (1 hour after sunset to 1
hour sunrise), must complete at least 3 takeoff and landings
to a full stop.
You have not kept up with logging each of your recent flight. Are you in violation of any regulation? (PA.I.A.K1)
14 CFR 61.51
No. You’re only required to document and record the training and aeronautical experience used to meet requirements for certificate, rating or flight review.
You’re flying in a single-engine, high-performance, complex airplane. You hold a Private Pilot Certificate with an airplane single-engine land rating, but you don’t have a high-performance or complex airplane endorsement. Your friend, who has the endorsements, is acting as a PIC for the flight. Can you log PIC time for the time you act as a sole manipulator of the controls? Explain. (PA.I.A.K1)
a. 14 CFR 61.51
- States that you may log PIC time for the time during which the
pilot is the sole manipulator of the controls.
b. 14 CFR 61.31
- but you cannot act as a PIC of the aircraft, for a pilot to act as
a PIC they must be properly rated.
To act as a required pilot flight crewmember of a civil aircraft, what must a pilot have in physical possession or readily accessible in the aircraft? (PA.I.A.K4)
14 CFR 61.3
a. Pilot Certificate
b. Government issue ID or Passports
c. 3rd Class Medical Certificate
To exercise the privileges of a private pilot certificate, what medical certificate is required, and how long is it valid? (PA.I.A.K3)
14 CFR 61.23
Must hold a 3rd class medical certificate, medical certificate expires at the end of the month.
a. valid for 60 months if you are under 40 years of age.
b. valid for 24 months if you are over 40 years of age.
What can a pilot do if they develop a condition that prevents them from obtaining a medical certificate?(PA.I.A.K3)
14 CFR 67.401
Statement of Demonstrated Ability (SODA)
- instead of authorization, to a person whose disqualifying
condition is static or nonprogressive and who has been found
capable of performing pilot duties without endagering public
safety.
- SODA does not expire
Spring has finally arrived, and the weather looks great, so you decide to rent an airplane and go fly. The problem is, your allergies are giving you a problem and you have just taken your medication. Can you still go fly? Explain.(PA.I.A.K3)
14 CFR 91.17(a)(3)
Safest rule is not to fly while taking medication, unless approved to do so by FAA. If there’s any doubt regarding the effects of any medication consult an AME before flying.
Where can you find a list of medical conditions that may disqualify you from obtaining a medical certificate?(PA.I.A.K3)
14 CFR 67
Standards for medical certificates are contained in Part 67.
What are requirements must be met to fly under BasicMed?(PA.I.A.K5)
AC 68-1A
1. Hold a current and valid U.S. driver’s license.
2. Hold or have held a medical certificate issued by the FAA at any point after July 14, 2006.
3. Answer the health questions on the Comprehensive Medical Examination Checklist (CMEC).
4. Get your physical examination by any State-licensed physician, and have that physician complete the CMEC (be sure to keep the CMEC).
5. Take the BasicMed online medical education course. Keep the course completion document issued to you by the course provider.
What is privileges and limitations apply when flying under BasicMed?(PA.I.A.K5)
14 CFR 61.113(i)
a. Fly with no more than 5 passengers
b. Fly an aircraft that has a maximum take off weight of not more than 6000lbs
c. Fly no more than six occupants (including pilot + 5 passengers)
d. KIAS of no more than 250knots or less than an altitude of 18,000MSL.
e. May not fly for compensation or hire
What privileges and limitations apply to a private pilot?(PA.I.A.K2)
14 CFR 61.113
Limitations
- No person holds a Private pilot certificate may act as a PIC that is carrying passenger or property for compensation or hire.
Privileges
a. May act as a PIC in connection with any business or employment if it is only incidental to that business or employment and does not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire.
b. May not pay less than pro rata share of operating expenses of flight with passengers. fuel, oil, airport expenditures, or rental fees.
c. May be reimbursed for aircraft operating expenses that are directly related to search and location operations.
e. May demonstrate an aircraft to a perspective buyer if the private pilot is a salesman and have at least 200hour logged flight time.
f. May act as a PIC on an aircraft towing glider providing, they meet the requirements under 14 CFR 61.69
g May act as a PIC for the purpose of conducting a production fight test provided, they meet requirements of 61.113
Explain “Pro Rata Share”
Proportional. The pilot may not pay less than a proportional share of operating expenses.
The annual inspection for your aircraft is now due, and you ask several friends that fly with you regularly to contribute money to help pay you for the inspection. Do the regulation allows for these contributions?(PA.I.A.K2)
14 CFR 61.113
No. A Private Pilot my not pay less than pro rata share.
The regulations apply to operating expenses of a flight, and does not allow for the sharing of fixed or long-term operating cost of airplane with passengers.
Explain the difference between being current and being proficient. (PA.I.A.R1)
Being current means that you have accomplished the minimum FAA requirements and that you are legal to fly.
Current does not mean that you are proficient, being proficient means that a pilot is capable of conducting a flight with high degree of competence. It’s about being safe and smart in terms of experience and proficiency.
