Preflight procedures Flashcards
What personal documents must you have with you to fly the aircraft? (61.3, 61.19)
Pilot certificate, government-issued photo ID, medical certificate, and, if required, logbook endorsements (e.g., for student pilots).
Ref: FAR 61.3, 61.19
When is it required to have an instrument rating? (61.3, 61.133, 91.135, 91.157)
In Class A airspace
Under IFR
When carrying passengers for hire on a cross-country
>50 NM
Special VFR at night.
Ref: FAR 61.3, 61.133, 91.135, 91.157
What are the recency-of-experience requirements to be pilot in command (PIC) under IFR? (61.57)
Within 6 months, perform 6 instrument approaches, holding procedures, and intercepting/tracking courses.
Ref: FAR 61.57(c)
If a pilot allows instrument currency to expire, what can be done to become current again? (61.57)
Complete an instrument proficiency check (IPC) conducted by a CFII or examiner.
Ref: FAR 61.57(d)
Define “appropriately rated” safety pilot. (61.3, 91.109)
A private pilot with category/class ratings for the aircraft and a current medical certificate; the aircraft must have dual controls.
Ref: FAR 61.3(c), 91.109(b)
What conditions are necessary to log instrument time? (61.51)
Operating solely by reference to instruments under actual or simulated instrument conditions.
Ref: FAR 61.51(g)
What conditions are necessary to log “actual” instrument flight time?
Flight in IMC where outside view is obscured by weather.
Ref: FAA Legal Interpretation (2012)
What is the difference between being current and being proficient?
Current: Meets legal requirements to fly.
Proficient: A pilot who is skilled and safe to fly beyond legal requirements.
Ref: PHAK Chapter 17
How can the PAVE checklist help you mitigate risk?
Pilot: IMSAFE checklist
Aircraft: Airworthy and capable
Vironment: Weather, terrain, and airports
External pressures: Stress and time.
Ref: PHAK Chapter 2
What information must a PIC be familiar with before an IFR flight? (91.103)
Weather, fuel requirements, alternates, runway lengths, and aircraft performance data.
Ref: FAR 91.103
What aircraft instruments and equipment are required for IFR operations? (91.205)
G – Generator/alternator (Adequate electrical supply)
R – Radio/nav equipment (For communication and navigation)
A – Altimeter (Sensitive, adjustable for barometric pressure)
B – Ball (Slip/skid indicator)
C – Clock (Shows hours, minutes, and seconds; must be installed)
A – Attitude indicator (Gyroscopic pitch and bank instrument)
R – Rate of turn indicator (Turn coordinator or turn-and-slip)
D – Directional gyro (Heading indicator)
This ensures compliance with FAR 91.205(d) for IFR flight.Instruments required for VFR plus:
Generator/alternator
Sensitive altimeter
Radio/nav equipment
Ball (slip/skid)
Clock
Attitude indicator
Rate of turn indicator
Directional gyro.
Ref: FAR 91.205(d)
What are the fuel requirements for IFR flight? (91.167)
Sufficient fuel to fly to the destination, the alternate (if required), and for 45 minutes at normal cruise.
What are the required tests/inspections for IFR flight? (91.171, 91.409, 91.411, 91.413)
VOR check (30 days)
Altimeter/Pitot-static (24 months)
Transponder (24 months)
ELT (12 months).
Ref: FAR 91.171, 91.409, 91.411, 91.413
What are ADs, and where can you find compliance?
Airworthiness Directives are FAA-mandated safety requirements; compliance is documented in maintenance records.
Ref: FAR 39.1, AC 39-7D
What documents need to be onboard for flight? (91.9, 91.203)
Airworthiness certificate, registration, operating handbook (POH), and weight and balance data.
Ref: FAR 91.9, 91.203
What additional documentation is needed for IFR GPS?
Current database information or supplements.
Ref: Aircraft POH, FAR 91.205(d)(2)
Inoperative equipment during preflight for IFR cross-country—how to determine airworthiness? (91.213)
Check MEL, FAR 91.213, equipment list, or KOEL. Deactivate, placard, or repair
Ref: FAR 91.213
Flying with inoperative equipment (not required)—what must be done?
(91.213)
Placard the inoperative equipment and deactivate or remove it
Ref: FAR 91.213(d)
What is ADM? Give an example of a model.
Aeronautical Decision Making; an example is the DECIDE model.
Ref: PHAK Chapter 17
What is SRM? Demonstrate good SRM habits.
Single-Pilot Resource Management; use the 5P checklist and risk management tools.
Ref: PHAK Chapter 17
What are your personal minimums?
