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PPL Oral - Pilot Qualifications/Certificate/Medical Flashcards

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1
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What are the eligibility requirements for a Private Pilot Cert?

A

FAR 61.103

  • 17 years old
  • English, read, write, speak
  • Medical, at least 3rd class
  • Received required ground and flight training
  • Pass practical and written test

make sure your endorsements are not expired

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What Privileges go along with a Private Pilot Certificate?

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FAR 61.113

  • Fly for business purposes provided they are only incidental
  • Fly for a charity or non profit
  • Participate in Search and Location operations AND get reimbursed for operating expenses
  • Aircraft Salesman for demonstration purposes (need at least 200hrs of flight time)
  • Can tow a Glider as long as you meet requirements (61.69)
  • May perform production flight tests for LSA
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What rules exist concerning whether or not you can fly for business purposes?

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FAR 61.113

The flying may only be INCIDENTAL to the business.

*Meaning that your business purpose cannot be flying persons or property for hire.
*Cannot be reimbursed for carrying persons or property
*Company cannot pay any portion of expenses
*If collogues come with and you want them to pay, Pro Rata rules apply

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What are the limitations of a PPL Cert?

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FAR 61.113

  1. Cannot fly for compensation or hire
  2. May not pay less than the PRO RATA share of operating expenses for a flight with pax
  3. Adhere to FAA VFR weather minimums
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Explain what is meant by Pro Rata

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FAR 61.113 (c)

Pro Rata means proportional

You must pay your proportional share of the expenses for the flight (fuel, oil, rental, airport fees).

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Can you ask your friends to pay a Pro Rata share of your annual inspection?

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NO.

FAR 61.113 states: “the expenses of a FLIGHT”

Fixed or long term operating costs like MX do not count.

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What documents do you need to have on you when you fly?

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FAR 61.3

  1. Pilot cert
  2. Photo ID (gov issued)
  3. Medical cert at least 3rd class (or basic med)
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What documents should you be ready to present to an FAA inspector NTSB rep, or law enforcement?

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FAR 61.3

  1. Pilot cert
  2. Photo ID (gov issued)
  3. Medical cert at least 3rd class (or basic med)
  4. In addition its probably a good idea to have your log book present in case you need to prove you are current.
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What is the definition of a High Performance airplane?

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FAR 1. (definitions)

An aircraft with an engine that has more than 200 HP.

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What is a High Performance aircraft and what is needed to operate one?

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FAR 61.31

An aircraft with an engine that has more than 200 HP

  1. Receive ground and flight training in a High Performance aircraft (or simulator)
  2. Receive a High Performance Endorsement
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What types of aircraft require a logbook endorsement to operate?

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FAR 61.31

  1. Complex aircraft
  2. High Performance Aircraft
  3. High Altitude airplane (can operate above 25,000ft)
  4. Tailwheel aircraft
  5. Glider

*getting more 4 or more of these right will constitute a correct answer

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What types of aircraft require a Type Rating?

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  1. Large Aircraft
    * Having an MTOW of greater than 12,500lbs
  2. Turbojet-powered
  3. Other aircraft as specified

61.31(a)

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With respect to the Certification, Privileges, and Limitations of AIRMEN; define Category, Class and Type.

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FAR 1. (definitions)

Category - A broad classification of aircraft
(airplane, rotorcraft, glider, lighter than air)

Class - A further classification WITHIN a category
(Single engine land, multiengine land)

Type - A specific make and model of aircraft
(Diamond DA 40 NG)

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What is the definition of a Complex Airplane?

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FAR 61.1

An aircraft that has all of the following
1. Retractable gear
2. Flaps
3. Constant speed prop (controllable pitch) including FADEC

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What is needed to ACT as PIC of a Complex Aircraft?

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FAR 61.31

  1. Received flight and ground training (or sim) in a complex aircraft
  2. Receive a logbook endorsement
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What are the currency requirements needed to carry passengers during the day?

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FAR 61.57

Have made at least 3 T/O’s and Landings within the previous 90 days in the same Category, Class, (and type if required)

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What are the currency requirements needed to carry passengers during the day in a Tailwheel Aircraft?

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FAR 61.57

Have made at least 3 T/O’s and Landings to a FULL STOP within the last 90 days in a Tailwheel

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What are the Currency requirements needed to carry passengers at night?

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FAR 61.57

Have made at least 3 T/O’s and Landings to a FULL STOP in the same Category, Class (and Type if required) at night.

19
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Besides passenger currency, what other requirement is there to stay current?

A

FAR 61.56

A Bi-Annual Flight Review is required every 24 calendar months

20
Q

Are you required to log every flight into your logbook?

A

FAR 61.51

NO.

You are only required to log flights that prove you have met Currency and Certificate requirements

21
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You are flying with a friend in his Complex Aircraft, you are not rated for a Complex aircraft. Can you log PIC time?

A

FAR 61.31, 61.51

YES.

You can log PIC time (when sole manipulator of controls) for any aircraft you are rated in (single engine land) BUT you cannot ACT AS PIC because you don’t have the endorsements

22
Q

How does having Personal Minimums reduce risk?

A

(PHAK)

  1. It lets you know when you are in a situation where you are pushing the limits of your experience.
  2. Helps you make a safe Go/No Go decision
  3. Helps you explain a cancelation to passengers by emphasizing your focus on safety
23
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Explain the difference between being Current and being Proficient.

A

(PHAK, Risk Management Handbook)

  • Being Current is a matter of regulatory legality
  • Being Proficient is a matter of experience and safety
24
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Should you fly in an aircraft that has Avionics equipment you are unfamiliar with

A

NO

Not unless you have received several hours of instruction.

This will increase the level of risk for a flight

(control your risk factor by not going and/or receiving instruction on new equipment)

25
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What do you need to do if you move? And if you don’t do this, what will happen?

A

FAR 61.60

You need to notify the local FSDO of your new address (or update your FAA profile) within 30 DAYS.

IF you do not, you cannot use your certificate until it is done.

26
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What flight time can be logged as Second In Command (SIC)?

A

FAR 61.51

  1. Aircraft must require more than one crew member
  2. Must hold appropriate Category, Class and type if required
27
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What Medical requirements are needed to be a Private Pilot?

A

FAR 61.23

At least a 3rd Class Medical or Basic Med

28
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When does a 3rd Class Medical expire?

A

FAR 61.23

UNDER 40 (at the time of exam)
- 60 months (5 years)

OVER 40 (at the time of exam)
- 24 months (2 years)

29
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Can you fly after taking allergy medicine?

A

FAR 61.53

The safest rule is NOT to fly while taking any medication.

You are not allowed to fly while using any medication that affects the body contrary to safety

30
Q

What resources could you use to determine if a medication is safe to take while flying?

A
  1. FAA Do Not Issue / Do Not Fly list
  2. AOPA Medication Database
  3. Your AME
31
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What requirements must be met to qualify for Basic Med?

A

FAR 61.23, 68

  1. Have a valid drivers license
  2. Have held a medical any point after 2006
  3. Answered the CMEC health questionnaire
  4. Get a physical (physician must also complete CMEC)
  5. Take Basic Med online course
32
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What are the limitations of Basic Med?

A

FAR 61.113

  1. Fly with no more than 5 passengers
  2. Aircraft cannot weigh more than 6,000lb (MTOW)
  3. Cannot fly a plane certified for more than 6 passengers
  4. Cannot fly faster than 250kts, outside the US, stay at or below 18,000ft
  5. Cannot fly for compensation or hire
33
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What do you need to do to maintain Basic Med?

A

FAR 61.23
1. Have a medical exam within the past 48 months
2. Be treated for any condition related to safety of flight
3. Have completed a Basic Med training course in the last 24 months.

34
Q

Where could you find a list of Medical conditions that would cause you to lose your medical?

A

In the FAR/AIM

Standards = Part 67
Requirements = Part 61

35
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What are your Personal Minimums?

A

Ceiling/Viz
- Day: 5,000ft, 5sm
- Night: 5,00ft 7sm

Wind
- 15kts Sust, 7kt crosswind
Weather
- Cannot fly into known icing
- Cannot fly into moderate turbulence
- Cannot fly into convective areas

Alcohol
- 16 hours bottle to throttle

Rest
- 7 hours. 6 hours with coffee

New Aircraft
- Must have at least 5 hours of flight instruction

36
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What are some examples of medical conditions that may temporarily disqualify you from flying?

A
  1. Fever
  2. Acute infections
  3. Anemia
  4. Peptic Ulcer

*Get at least 3 of these right

37
Q

If your license was suspended for a DUI but you have not been convicted, do you still need to report this to the FAA?

A

FAR 61.15

Yes.

38
Q

What activities could be used to substitute for a Bi-Annual flight review?

A

FAR 61.56

  1. Passed a FAA Practical test within the last 24 months
  2. If you are a student pilot working towards an endorsement
39
Q

What happens if you go beyond the 24 calendar month since your last flight review?

A

FAR 61.56

  1. Your license does not expire
    BUT
  2. You are no longer current and able to fly
40
Q

What are the 3 FAA definitions of night and what are they for?

A
  1. Sunset to Sunrise
    - FAR 91.209
    - When you need to have Position Lights on
  2. 1hr after Sunset to 1hr before Sunrise
    - FAR 61.57
    - For carrying passengers at night
  3. The time between the end of evening civil twilight and the beginning of morning civil twilight, as published in the Air Almanac, converted to local time.
    - FAR 1.1
    - For logging night time
41
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When can you log night time?

A

FAR 1.1.

The time between the end of evening civil twilight and the beginning of morning civil twilight, as published in the Air Almanac, converted to local time.

42
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What currency requirements are needed in order to carry passengers at night?

A

FAR 61.57

3 take offs and landings from 1hr after sunset to 1hr before sunrise to a FULL STOP within the previous 90 days.

43
Q

What is a TAA?

A

Technically Advanced Aircraft

An aircraft that has..
* A PFD
* A MFD
* A 2 axis autopilot

FAR 61.129(j)

10hrs in a TAA (or Complex aircraft) are required to meet the elegibility requirements for a Commercial Rating

Private & Commercial Pilot (DA 40NG) (28 decks)

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