Pilot Qualifications

Question 1

What can you do with a private license?
What can you not do with a private license?
(7 things)

Answer 1

(14 CFR 61.113)
May act as pilot in command without compensation or hire.
May act as PIC of a charitable, nonprofit, or community event.
May be reimbursed for search and rescue (fuel, oil, rental, airport fees)
May demonstrate aircraft to potential buyer if at at least 200 hours.
May act as PIC to conduct production flight test in light sport aircraft
May tow gliders if they meet requirements in (14 CFR 61.69)

MAY NOT pay less than pro-rata share

Question 2

What 6 standards must someone meet to be eligible for a PPL?

Answer 2

(14 CFR 61.103)
Be at least 17y.o.
Be able to read, write, and speak English
Have (at least) a current 3rd class medical.
Must have received ground and flight training endorsements
Must meet aeronautical experience requirements
Must pass required knowledge and practical test.

Question 3

What aircraft type require specific training and log book endorsements?
(4 things)

Answer 3

(14 CFR 61.31)
High performance (more than 200 HP)
High altitude (pressurized with service ceiling or max op. Alt. Of 25,000 msl or above.)
Tail wheel aircraft
Complex aircraft ( retractable landing gear, Flaps, & controllable pitch propeller)

Question 4

What documents are required to act as PIC of a civil aircraft?
(3 things)

Answer 4

(14 CFR 61.3)
Pilot certificate
Photo i.d.
Medical cert.

Question 5

What regulations specifies how to remain current

Answer 5

Far 61.56 & 61.57

Question 6

What regulation specifies student pilot limitations?

Answer 6

Far 61.89

Question 7

Define pro-rata share.

Answer 7

Far 61.113
Proportional share of operating expenses of a flight with passengers. Expenses only include fuel, oil, airport expenditures, or rental fees.