Private Stage 1 (2.0) Flashcards
Do pilot certificates expire?
No
Do Airworthiness Certificates expire?
No
- only valid when maintenance requirements are met
Does aircraft Registration expire?
Yes
- valid for 84 calendar months
What is a calendar month?
The last day of a specified month
Is a radio station license required by the pilot or aircraft?
Both
- Radio station license for aircraft
- Radio operators certificate for pilot
What is special about the weight & balance required to be on an aircraft?
- It is the master weight and balance calculated by a mechanic.
- If anything on the aircraft is altered, it has to be recalculated
What is included in the empty weight used for the weight & balance besides equipment?
- unusable fuel ( 2 gal.)
- full oil (8 qts)
Where can required aircraft placards be found?
In the POH
Does the archer of an AFM (Airplane flying handbook)?
Yes, the POH is the AFM
What is the difference between an AFM and POH?
- The POH is an owners manual for an aircraft by the manufacturer
- The AFM is an FAA approved document
What information is included on the data plate?
- Date of manufacturer
- model #
- serial #
- registration #
Why is compass deviation card not required for the archer?
We have 2 magnetometers that correct for magnetic errors
What can substitute for a flight review?
- successful checkride
- FAA wings program
What are the definitions of night time?
- sunset to sunrise = turn lights on
- 30 minutes after and before = logging night time
- 1 hour after and before = logging landings
Who issues ADs (Airworthiness Directives) and Service Bulletins? Which is mandatory? What are the kinds?
- ADs issued my FAA
- Mandatory
- Service bulletins issued by Manufacturer
- “optional”
Types
- immediate action, fix by date, reoccuring
For what range is a TAF valid for?
- 5 sm
If a TAF is unavailable at an airport, what can used instead?
GFA tool
What is the recovery for a spin?
Archer
REAP
- Rudder full opposite
- Elevator briskly forward
- Ailerons neutral
- Power Idle
What is the max crosswind component for the Archer?
17 knots
What are the legal limitations for alcohol?
- no less than 8 hours before flight
- 0.04% breathalyzer
- under the effects (aka HUNGOVER)
Can you carry an intoxicated passenger?
- no
- unless emergency or passenger is being monitored By authorized personel
How can you check if it is safe to take medication and fly?
FAA.gov
- verify with an AME (Aviation Medical Examiner)
When does the ELT battery need to be replaced?
- 1 hr cumulative usage
- half of its battery life
