Pilot Qualifications

Question 1

What makes you eligible for a private
pilot (airplane) certificate?

Answer 1

(61.103)
A) be at least 17 years of age

C) read, speak, write, and understand English

D) logbook endorsement from authorized instructor

E) Passed Knowledge test (written)

F-2) prepared for the required practical test

J) holds a U.S student pilot Certificate

*not listed in the Far/Aim medical and valid photo government issued ID

Question 2

To act as a required pilot of an
aircraft, what documents must you
have in possession?

Answer 2

(61.3)

A) required pilot certificate

A-2) Photo identification (valid government-issued ID)

C) Medical certificate

Question 3

What medical is required to have a
Private Pilot Certificate?

Answer 3

(61.23)

A-3) Must hold at least a 3rd class medical certificate -

i) when exercising the privileges of a private pilot, recreational, or student pilot certificate

Question 4

How long is
A 1st class medical good for under 40 years of age?

Answer 4

(61.23)

“12 months after the month of the date of examination (you have 1st class privileges)”

after 12 months you still have a 1st class medical but will have 3rd class privileges for an additional 48 months

60 months total

Question 5

How long is
A 1st class medical good for over 40 years of age?

Answer 5

(61.23)

“6 months after the month of the date of examination (you have 1st class privileges)”

after 6 months you still have a 1st class medical but will have 2nd class privileges for an additional 6 months

after your 6 months of 2nd class privileges you will have 3rd class privileges for an additional 12 months

24 months total

Question 6

What are 1st Class medical Privileges?

Answer 6

(61.23)
“an airline transport pilot certificate for pilot-in-command privileges,

or

for second-in-command privileges in a flag or supplemental operation in part 121 requiring three or more pilots”

Question 7

What are 2nd class medical Privileges?

Answer 7

(61.23)
“an airline transport pilot certificate for second-in-command privileges

or

a commercial pilot certificate”

Question 8

What are 3rd class medical privileges?

Answer 8

(61.23)
“a recreational pilot certificate, private pilot, flight instructor certificate, or a sport pilot certificate”

Question 9

What is Basic Med?

Answer 9

“is an alternate way for pilots to fly without holding an FAA medical certificate as long as they meet certain requirements.” - FAA

Question 10

Are there any
limitations to Basic Med?

Answer 10

Carry no more than 6 passengers

no more than 18,000 ft above mean sea level

cannot exceed indicated airspeed exceeding 250knts

cannot exceed more than 12,500lbs

Question 11

What do I need to do to fly under BasicMed?

Answer 11

Comply with the general BasicMed requirements (possess a U.S. driver’s license, have held a medical after July 14, 2006).

Comprehensive Medical Examination Checklist (CMEC), Get a physical exam with a state-licensed physician (48months)

Complete a BasicMed medical education course (24months)

Save the signed CMEC and BasicMed medical education course completion certificate in your logbook for safekeeping and go fly!

Must do a flight review

Question 12

Aircraft Requirements under BasicMed?

Answer 12

any aircraft authorized under federal law to carry not more than 7 occupants

Has a maximum certificated takeoff weight of not more than 12,500 pounds

Question 13

Operating Requirements under BasicMed?

Answer 13

Carries not more than six passengers

Operates under VFR or IFR, within the United States, at or below 18,000 feet MSL, not exceeding 250 knots.

Flight not operated for compensation or hire

Question 14

Who can Fly under BasicMed?

Answer 14

Pilots exercising Private pilot privileges as Pilot in Command (PIC) or as a required flight crew member (such as a safety pilot)

Flight Instructors

Pilot Examiners

Question 15

what are some medical Conditions Requiring One Special Issuance Before Operating under BasicMed

Answer 15

A mental health disorder, limited to an established medical history or clinical diagnosis

A neurological disorder, limited to an established medical history or clinical diagnosis

A cardiovascular condition, limited to a one-time special issuance for each diagnosis

(list of conditions https://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certification/basic_med)

Question 16

What priveleges apply
to a private pilot?

Answer 16

(61.113) PSCRIPT privileges

carry PASSENGERS*

(f) PPL who is an aircraft SALESMAN and who has at least 200hrs

(d) pilot in command of a CHARITABLE, nonprofit, or community event (500hrs PIC)

(e) (RESCUE) reimbursed for aircraft operating expenses that are directly related to search and location operations

(b-1) INCIDENTAL to that business or employment

(h) conduct a PRODUCTION flight test in a light-sport-aircraft

(g) towing a GLIDER (100hrs PIC)

Question 17

What limitations apply to a private pilot?

Answer 17

(61.113) Limitations

(2) not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire

(c) may not pay less than the pro rata share of the operating expenses of a flight with passengers, provided the expenses involve only fuel, oil, airport expenditures, or rental fees.

Question 18

When can a Private Pilot act as PIC
of an aircraft for compensation or
hire?

Answer 18

(61.113)

Not for compensaiton or hire

pro rata share

The flight is only incidental to the business or employment of the pilot, and the pilot is not paid for acting as PIC.

The pilot acts as PIC of a charitable, nonprofit, or community event flight compliant with 14 CFR § 91.146

The pilot is reimbursed for operating expenses directly related to a search and location operation under the auspices of a public or private agency, per 14 CFR § 61.113(c).

The pilot is sharing flight expenses with passengers, provided the expenses are proportional and only cover fuel, oil, airport expenditures, or rental fees, per 14 CFR § 61.113(c).

If appropriately qualified, the pilot may tow a glider or unpowered ultralight vehicle under 14 CFR § 61.69.

The pilot may conduct production flight tests in a light-sport aircraft if they meet the requirements of 14 CFR § 61.113(h).

Question 19

How do you remain current as a
private pilot?

Answer 19

(61.56)

(a) “a flight review consists of a minimum of 1 hr of flight training and 1 hr of ground training” by a certified instructor

every 24 months

if you get a new pilot certificate or rating, the checkride you pass to obtain it can count as a flight review

completing a “phase” within the FAA’s WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program can also substitute for a standard flight review

Question 20

How do you remain current to carry passengers? (day)

Answer 20

(61.57)

made at least 3 takeoffs and 3 landings within the preceding 90 days

Question 21

How do you remain current to carry passengers? (night)

Answer 21

(61.57)

made at least 3 takeoffs and 3 landings to a full stop within the preceding 90 days

1hr after sunset, 1hr before sunrise

Question 22

What are the different types of nights?

Answer 22

sunset and sunrise (lights)

evening civil twilight (log nighttime)

1hr after sunset, 1hr before sunrise (log night landings)

Question 23

For currency what full-stop landings are required to stay current?

Answer 23

carry passengers at night

tailwheel

Question 24

Do you have to log every flight in
your logbook?

Answer 24

(61.51)
No,

(a-1) “Training and aeronautical experience used to meet the requirements for a certificate, rating, or flight review of this part”

(certificate, rating, flight review, endorsement)*

Question 25

What is the difference between
proficiency and currency?

Answer 25

Currency: Legal, meets minimum FAA requirements.

Proficiency: Skill-based, ensures safety and effectiveness.

A proficient pilot is always current, but a current pilot may not always be proficient.

Question 26

If you have your PPL, can you fly a
tailwheel aircraft?

Answer 26

If you have the necessary logbook endorsement by a certified instructor with a tailwheel indorsement

Question 27

Can you act as PIC of a glider? Why
or why not?

Answer 27

(61.69)
Yes,
logged at least 100 hours of pilot-in-command time in the aircraft category, class, and type (if required) being used for the tow.

If no pilot-in-command time requirement applies, the pilot must log at least 200 hours of total flight time.

Made at least three actual or simulated glider tows while accompanied by a qualified pilot in the preceding 12 months.

specific logbook endorsement from an authorized instructor certifying they are proficient in towing operations.

Question 28

What four types of aircraft (ASEL)
require training and a logbook
endorsement?

Answer 28

(61.31)

Tailwheel

complex (retractable landing gear, flaps, and controlled pitch propeller (constant speed),

high performance (more than 200 horsepower)

high altitude (above 25,000ft MSL)

Question 29

If a pilot changes their permanent
mailing address, and fails to notify
the FAA, how long would they be to
exercise the privileges of their pilot
certificate?

Answer 29

(61.60)

30 days

Question 30

What ways can a pilot limit their
exposure to risk?

Answer 30

• creating a personal min

following the P.A.V.E checklist

following the I.M.S.A.F.E checklist

NWKRAFT

Question 31

As a newly certificated pilot, a friend
asks you to transport a package.
Your friend is going to pay for the
aircraft if you accept. Is this legal?

Answer 31

(61.113)
No person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as pilot in command of an aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire

Question 32

It has been 24 months since you
received your PPL, is your license
invalid? What must you do to be legal
to fly?

Answer 32

(61.56)
The license is valid until the end of the month on the 24th month.

The pilot has the option to take a flight review to stay current

Question 33

Are there any other activities a pilot
can do to substitute a flight review?

Answer 33

(61.56)
A new certificate (e.g., Commercial Pilot).

A new rating (e.g., Instrument Rating, Multi-Engine Rating).

A type rating in an aircraft requiring one.

Question 34

To obtain a Private Pilot License (PPL) under 14 CFR, you must log a minimum of:

Answer 34

To obtain a Private Pilot License (PPL) under 14 CFR §61.109, you must log a minimum of:

40 total flight hours, including:
20 hours of flight training with an instructor.
10 hours of solo flight.
Within these hours, you must complete:

3 hours of cross-country flight training.
3 hours of night flight training, including:
1 cross-country flight over 100 NM.
10 takeoffs and landings to a full stop.
3 hours of instrument training.
3 hours of preparation for the practical test within 2 calendar months of the test.
5 hours of solo cross-country time, including:
1 solo cross-country flight of 150 NM with full-stop landings at 3 points.
1 segment over 50 NM.
3 solo takeoffs and landings at a controlled airport.