Pilot Qualifications Flashcards
PPL Airplane eligibility requirements (6)
- 17 y/o
- read, write, speak, understand English
- hold at least a 3rd class medical
- ground/training endorsements
- meet experience requirements
- passed required knowledge test and practical tests
privileges of a PPL (5)
can act as pic of aircraft for charitable/nonprofit/community event, can be fully reimbursed for search and rescue ops, demonstrate aircraft for prospective buyer (200hrs logged), pic of glider or unpowered ultralight (61.69), conducting flight test in light-sport aircraft for certification in light-sport category
limitations of PPL
cannot pay less than the pro rata share of operating expenses and cannot cary passengers/property for compensation or hire
explain pro rata share for PPL
the PIC cannot pay less than their proportional cut of the operating expenses of the aircraft (fuel, oil, airport expenditures, rental fees)
can someone help pay for a maintenance check?
no because it doesn’t involve fuel, oil, rental fees, or airport expenditures
required docs for a crew member of a civil aircraft
medical certificate, photo identification, pilots certificate
required docs for a ramp inspection
medical certificate, photo identification, and pilots certificate
definition of high-performance
an aircraft with more than 200 horsepower
how to act as pic of high-performance
received ground and flight training from authorized instructor in a high-performance and have been found proficient (flight sim too), and received and logged one-time endorsement from an authorized instructor
what other aircraft require specific training and a log book endorsement (other than high-per)
High altitude and tail wheel
def of a high-altitude airplane
a pressurized airplane that has a max altitude or service ceiling above 25,000ft MSL
def of tailwheel airplane
airplane with a tailwheel instead of tripod
def of a complex airplane
airplane which has retractable landing gear, flaps, and controllable pitch prop
to act as PIC of a complex aircraft, you must…
received and logged required ground and flight training from authorized instructor in a complex airplane or flight sim, received one-time endorsement
definition of category with respect to airmen
broad classification of aircraft. EX: airplane, rotorcraft, gliders,
definition of class with respect to airmen
classification of aircraft within a category. EX: single engine land, multi engine land…
definition of type with respect to airmen
specific make and basic model of aircraft EX: C-172, C-150…
currency requirements for PPL
flight review in the last 24 months
currency requirements to carry passengers day
3 takeoffs and landings in same category, class, and type if needed
currency requirements to carry passengers night
1 hr after sunset and 1 hr before sunrise, 3 takeoffs and landings to a full stopping same category, class, and type to a FULL STOP
currency requirements tailwheel
3 takeoffs and landings to a full stop
are you required to keep up with logging recent flights
no, only flight training for a certificate, rating, flight review, or recency is required to be logged
can you log PIC time if you’re in a complex + high performance aircraft and your friend is acting as PIC and you’re the sole manipulator of the controls? why?
yes because you’re in an aircraft with someone who has the correct ratings/endorsements. you can log the PIC time but you cannot act as PIC
definition of current
accomplished the minimum FAA reg requirements so he/she can exercise the privileges of their certificate. means you’re technically “legal”
definition of proficient
pilot is capable of conducting a flight with a high degree of competence with a wide range of knowledge and skills. difference between being “legal” and “smart and safe”
what are my personal minimums?
ceiling of 3000ft. AGL
should you go up in an aircraft that you are unfamiliar with the avionics/electrical?
you technically are allowed to but it is not smart.
how many days can you exercise flight privileges after a housing change?
30 days after moving
What is SIC time?
- qualified by SIC by 61.55 and occupies crew member station in an aircraft that requires more than 1 pilot.
- holds appropriate cat, class, and inst. rating for the aircraft being flown and more than 1 pilot is required
what medical is required for PPL
3rd class medical
how long is a 3rd class medical good for under 40
end of the 60th month of the date of the examination
how long is a 3rd class medical good for over 40
end of the 24th month of the date of the examination
can you go fly after taking allergy medication
technically yes but it is not recommended. 14 CFR prohibits pilots performing crew member duties under medication that affects the body in any way contrary to safety
side effects from over counter drugs
have potential for adverse side effects like drowsiness and cognitive defects
where to find list of med conditions that may disqualify you from getting a med certificate
part 67 and requirements for med in part 61
BasicMed Requirements (5)
- US Drivers license
- Hold/have held med certificate by FAA any point after July 14, 2006
- Answer health questions on the Comprehensive Medical Examination Checklist
- physical examination by state-licensed physician and physician complete the CMEC
- take BasicMed online education corse
privileges of BasicMed
able to conduct anything with your pilot certificate and a third class medical
limitations of BasicMed
- no more than 5 passengers, 6 including yourself
- maximum takeoff weight no more than 6000 pounds,
- aircraft that is authorized to carry no more than 6 occupants
- flight in US at indicated airspeed of 250 or less, and altitude at/below 18,000ft MSL
- No fly for compensation or hire
requirements to maintain BasicMed
- have a CMEC that shows recent physical exam within past 48 months
- being treated by a physician for medical conditions that may affect flight safety
- course completion certificate issued by BasicMed training course provider within past 24 calendar months
