PPL Flight Test Flashcards
What is your privileges of being a PPL holder?
- Act as PIC or Co-Pilot if:
- Aircraft is engaged in private operation.
- The holder is receiving flight training.
What are the requirements for the grant of PPL?
- Passed PPL exam.
- Completed flight training and aircraft rating.
- Passed PPL flight test.
- Completed minimum 35 hours; 30 hours dual and 5 solo cross country.
- Must be atleast 17 years old.
When is a flight review required?
24 months.
What is the recency requirement for carrying passengers?
3 Takeoffs and Landing within last 90 days.
What is the medical requirements?
Class 1 or Class 2 Medical.
What documents do you need to carry onboard when flying in Australia?
- Pilot Licence.
- Medical Certificate.
- ASIC (Security Controlled AD)
- Maintenance Release.
- Flight Manual.
Having passed the PPL, can you fly at night?
No, require Night VFR rating.
Having passed the PPL, can you fly in formation?
No, a formation endorsement is required.
Having passed the PPL, can you fly aerobatically?
No, an aerobatics endorsement is required.
Having passed the PPL, can you fly an aircraft with retractable gear?
No, a retractable gear endorsement is required.
Having passed the PPL, can you fly an aircraft low level?
No, a low level endorsement is required.
Having passed the PPL, can you fly multi-engine aircraft?
No, a multi-engine class rating is required.
Having passed the PPL, can you fly an aircraft primarily only by instruments.
No, an instrument rating is required.
What is the maximum blood alcohol reading you can have if planning on flying?
0.02%.
State the restrictions with regard to flying as a pilot, and the consumption of alcohol.
A person shall not have consumed alcohol 8 hours prior to performing duties as a pilot.
Are you permitted to consume any prescription or over-the-counter drugs before flying an aircraft?
Yes some drugs are allowed, best to speak to DAME when in doubt.
What instruments are mandatory for a private day VFR flight?
- Airspeed Indicator.
- Altimeter.
- Magnetic Compass (Direct Reading).
- Backup Compass.
- Timepiece (HHMMSS).
- Turn and Slip Indicator.
- OAT Indicator.
What are the minimum requirements by Cessna needed for C172?
- Flap Position Indicator.
- Fuel Gauges.
- Oils Temperatures + Pressures.
- Stall Warning.
- Trim Indicator.
- Tachometer.
When must survival equipment be carried onboard during a flight?
- Where the carriage of life rafts is required.
- During operations within or through the remote areas specified by the remote area maps.
- As directed by CASA.
When must an ELT be carried onboard during a flight?
- Flight is over water.
- Not equipped with radio communication equipment.
- Is not capable of continuous radio communication.
How many ELTs may be carried onboard during a flight?
- 1 ELT when 1 life raft is carried.
- Atleast 2 when more than 1 life raft is carried.
When must life jackets be carried onboard during a flight?
Flight is over water, and at a greater distance from land to reach without an engine.
Where should life jackets be stowed during flight?
Adjacent to each seat, in easy to reach location.
Under what conditions should a life jacket be worn?
Over water, or flying at or below 2000ft AGL.