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Pilot Qualifications Flashcards

1
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PPL Airplane eligibility requirements (6)

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  1. 17 y/o
  2. read, write, speak, understand English
  3. hold at least a 3rd class medical
  4. ground/training endorsements
  5. meet experience requirements
  6. passed required knowledge test and practical tests
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privileges of a PPL (5)

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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

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limitations of PPL

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cannot pay less than the pro rata share of operating expenses and cannot cary passengers/property for compensation or hire

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explain pro rata share for PPL

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the PIC cannot pay less than their proportional cut of the operating expenses of the aircraft (fuel, oil, airport expenditures, rental fees)

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5
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can someone help pay for a maintenance check?

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no because it doesn’t involve fuel, oil, rental fees, or airport expenditures

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required docs for a crew member of a civil aircraft

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medical certificate, photo identification, pilots certificate

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required docs for a ramp inspection

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medical certificate, photo identification, and pilots certificate

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definition of high-performance

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an aircraft with more than 200 horsepower

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how to act as pic of high-performance

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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

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10
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what other aircraft require specific training and a log book endorsement (other than high-per)

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High altitude and tail wheel

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def of a high-altitude airplane

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a pressurized airplane that has a max altitude or service ceiling above 25,000ft MSL

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def of tailwheel airplane

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airplane with a tailwheel instead of tripod

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13
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def of a complex airplane

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airplane which has retractable landing gear, flaps, and controllable pitch prop

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to act as PIC of a complex aircraft, you must…

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received and logged required ground and flight training from authorized instructor in a complex airplane or flight sim, received one-time endorsement

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15
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definition of category with respect to airmen

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broad classification of aircraft. EX: airplane, rotorcraft, gliders,

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definition of class with respect to airmen

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classification of aircraft within a category. EX: single engine land, multi engine land…

17
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definition of type with respect to airmen

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specific make and basic model of aircraft EX: C-172, C-150…

18
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currency requirements for PPL

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flight review in the last 24 months

19
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currency requirements to carry passengers day

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3 takeoffs and landings in same category, class, and type if needed

20
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currency requirements to carry passengers night

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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

21
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currency requirements tailwheel

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3 takeoffs and landings to a full stop

22
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are you required to keep up with logging recent flights

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no, only flight training for a certificate, rating, flight review, or recency is required to be logged

23
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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?

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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

24
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definition of current

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accomplished the minimum FAA reg requirements so he/she can exercise the privileges of their certificate. means you’re technically “legal”

25
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definition of proficient

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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”

26
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what are my personal minimums?

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ceiling of 3000ft. AGL

27
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should you go up in an aircraft that you are unfamiliar with the avionics/electrical?

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you technically are allowed to but it is not smart.

28
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how many days can you exercise flight privileges after a housing change?

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30 days after moving

29
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What is SIC time?

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  1. qualified by SIC by 61.55 and occupies crew member station in an aircraft that requires more than 1 pilot.
  2. holds appropriate cat, class, and inst. rating for the aircraft being flown and more than 1 pilot is required
30
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what medical is required for PPL

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3rd class medical

31
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how long is a 3rd class medical good for under 40

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end of the 60th month of the date of the examination

32
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how long is a 3rd class medical good for over 40

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end of the 24th month of the date of the examination

33
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can you go fly after taking allergy medication

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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

34
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side effects from over counter drugs

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have potential for adverse side effects like drowsiness and cognitive defects

35
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where to find list of med conditions that may disqualify you from getting a med certificate

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part 67 and requirements for med in part 61

36
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BasicMed Requirements (5)

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  1. US Drivers license
  2. Hold/have held med certificate by FAA any point after July 14, 2006
  3. Answer health questions on the Comprehensive Medical Examination Checklist
  4. physical examination by state-licensed physician and physician complete the CMEC
  5. take BasicMed online education corse
37
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privileges of BasicMed

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able to conduct anything with your pilot certificate and a third class medical

38
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limitations of BasicMed

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  1. no more than 5 passengers, 6 including yourself
  2. maximum takeoff weight no more than 6000 pounds,
  3. aircraft that is authorized to carry no more than 6 occupants
  4. flight in US at indicated airspeed of 250 or less, and altitude at/below 18,000ft MSL
  5. No fly for compensation or hire
39
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requirements to maintain BasicMed

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  1. have a CMEC that shows recent physical exam within past 48 months
  2. being treated by a physician for medical conditions that may affect flight safety
  3. course completion certificate issued by BasicMed training course provider within past 24 calendar months

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