Pilot Qualifications Flashcards
What are the requirements to act as pilot-In-command of a complex airplane? (14 CFR 61.31)
ground and flight training from an authorized instructor in a complex airplane, or in a flight simulator
or flight training device
b. Received a one-time endorsement in your logbook
To act as pilot-in-command of a pressurized or maximum operating altitude,
whichever is lower, above 25,000 feet MSL) aircraft, what flight experience requirements must be met? (14 CFR 61.31)
a. ground training, which includes high-altitude aerodynamics, meteorology, respiration, hypoxia,
b. received and logged training in a pressurized aircraft in a flight simulator
c endorsement in logbook or training record f(must include normal cruise flight above 25,000 feet MSL, emergency procedures for rapid decompression, and emergency descent procedures).
To act as pilot-in-command of a tailwheel airplane, what flight experience requirements must be met?
(14 CFR 61.31)
1) received and logged flight training from
an authorized instructor in a tailwheel airplane
2) received an endorsement in the person’s logbook
3) Tat least the following maneuvers and procedures: normal and crosswind takeoffs and landings, wheel landings and go-around procedures.
When would a commercial pilot be required to hold a type rating? (14 CFR 61.31)
a. Large aircraft (gross weight over 12,500 pounds, except lighter-than-air)
b. Turbojet-powered airplanes
c. Other aircraft specified by the Administrator through aircraft
type certificate procedures.
What is category?
Category-a broad classification of aircraft (e.g., airplane, rotorcraft,
glider, etc.)
What is class?
Class-a classification of aircraft within a category having similar operating characteristics (e.g., single-engine land, multi-engine land, etc.)
What is type?
Type-a specific make and basic model of aircraft including modifications
that do not change its handling or flight characteristics
Can a pilot with a commercial certificate and multiengine land rating carry passengers in a single-engine airplane? (14 CFR 61.31)
No. Unless the pilot holds a category, class and-type rating (if a class and type rating is required) that applies to that aircraft, the pilot may not act as pilot-in-command in this situation.
Can a commercial pilot carry a passenger in an aircraft operated in formation flight? (14 CFR 91.111)
No person may operate an aircraft, carrying passengers for hire, in
formation flight.
What is formation flight?
Formation flight is when more than one aircraft which, by prior arrangement between the pilots, operate as a single aircraft with regard to navigation and position reporting.
Can a commercial pilot carry passengers in a restricted, limited, or experimental category aircraft?
(14 CFR 91.313, 91.315, 91.317, and 91.319)
No person may operate a restricted, limited, or experimental category aircraft carrying persons or property for hire.
What is experimental aircraft?
An experimental aircraft is an aircraft that has not yet been fully proven in flight. Often, this implies that new aerospace technologies are being tested on the aircraf
What is a limited category of plane?
A limited category special airworthiness certificate is issued to operate surplus military aircraft that have been converted to civilian use.
When may a commercial pilot log flight time as second in- command time? (14 CFR 61.51)
14 CFR §61.55, aircraft that requires more than one pilot
b. Holds the appropriate category, class, and instrument rating (if an instrument rating is required for the flight)
and more than one pilot is required under the type certification of the aircraft or the regulations
You are currently en route to your destination and the sun has set. When can you begin logging flight time as “night” flight time? (14 CFR Part 1)
“Night” is defined as the time between the end of evening civil twilight and the beginning of morning civil twilight, as published All flight time that occurs during this period of time is considered “night” flight time.
