Privileges and Limitations Flashcards
What is the minimum age requirement for a Commercial Pilot (airplane) Certificate?
At least 18 years of age.
What language proficiency is required for a Commercial Pilot (airplane) Certificate?
Must be able to read, speak, write, and understand English.
What medical certificate is required to hold a Commercial Pilot (airplane) Certificate?
A current Third Class Medical Certificate.
What is the minimum total flight time required for a Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Airplane Category and Single-Engine Class Rating?
At least 250 hours of flight time.
How many hours of flight time as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) are required for a Commercial Pilot Certificate?
At least 100 hours of PIC flight time.
How many hours of cross-country flight time are required for a Commercial Pilot Certificate?
At least 50 hours of cross-country flight time, with 10 hours in airplanes.
How many hours of instrument training are required for a Commercial Pilot Certificate?
At least 10 hours of instrument training, with 5 hours in a single-engine airplane.
How many hours of training in a complex, turbine-powered, or technically advanced airplane (TAA) are required for a Commercial Pilot Certificate?
At least 10 hours.
What is the solo cross-country flight requirement for a Commercial Pilot Certificate?
One cross-country flight of at least 300 NM total distance, with a straight-line segment of at least 250 NM.
How many night takeoffs and landings are required for a Commercial Pilot Certificate?
10 takeoffs and 10 landings at an airport with an operating control tower.
What privilege allows a Commercial Pilot to carry persons or property for compensation or hire?
A Commercial Pilot may act as PIC of an aircraft carrying persons or property for compensation or hire.
What additional qualification must a Commercial Pilot comply with when operating for hire under Part 121 or 135?
The pilot must comply with the regulations applicable to the specific operation being conducted.
What does the term “commercial operator” refer to?
A person who, for compensation or hire, engages in the carriage by aircraft of persons or property in air commerce.
What is the difference between commercial pilot privileges and operational authority for compensation flights?
Commercial pilot privileges allow PIC for hire, but operational authority requires compliance with Part 119 (air carrier or operator certificate).
What operational certificate is required to hold out services for compensation or hire as a commercial pilot?
An air carrier or operating certificate under 14 CFR Part 119 is required.
