Regulations Flashcards
14 CFR Part 1 contains what?
Contains definitions and abbreviations of many common terms in aviation.
14 CFR part 61 contains what?
Certification requirements for Pilots, Flight instructors, and ground instructors. Also contains conditions of use and the privilege and limitations of those certificates and ratings.
14 CFR part 91 contains what?
General operating and flight rules
What is the NTSB?
National Transportation Safety Board. Establish rules of reporting accidents and incidents in the NTSB part 830
What is NTSB part 830?
Rules and requirements for notification and reporting of aircraft accidents and incidents.
What does category refer to?
Broad classification of aircraft such as airplane, rotorcraft, glider, and lighter-than-air.
What does the term class refer to?
Single engine, multi engine, land, water, helicopter, and balloon.
What does the term type refer to?
A specific make and basic model of aircraft, such as Cessna 172 or Gulfstream IV.
When must a type rate I get be held?
When operating a large aircraft, which is an aircraft of more than 12,500 lbs takeoff weight. All turbojet-powered airplanes require a type rating
Student pilot, rec pilots, and private pilot require what medical certificate compliance with part 68?
A third class medical certificate or a BasicMed
BasicMed applies to what pilot operations?
Student pilot, rec pilot, and private pilot.
How do you get a BasicMed?
Valid driver’s license, complete comprehensive medical examination checklist (CMEC) with 24 months, and have a physical examination by a state-licensed physician with 48 months.
What a the limitations of BasicMed?
-no more than 5 passengers
-aircraft less than 6,000 lbs
-aircraft can’t hold more than 6
-within US, 250 knots or less, below 18,000 ft
-no compensation for hire
How long does first class medical certificate last?
6-12 months for commercial, then 12-48 months for private depending on if older than 40.
How long does second- class medical last?
Commercial for 12 months, then private for another 12-48 months, depending on if over 40.
How long does third class medical last?
24-60 months depending on age
What documents must be in your possession or readily available as PIC?
Current pilot license, a photo ID, and a current medical certificate
How often does a flight review need to be completed?
Every 24 months and is recorded in the logbook
If carrying passengers, what is the requirements for the last takeoff and landings?
Within the last 90 days, the PIC must have made 3 takeoffs and 3 landings as the sole manipulator of the controls in an aircraft of the same category, class, and type. Touch and go works, unless it is a tail wheel airplane. If the flight is within 1 hour before or after sunset, that timeframe must have also been done.
What is considered a high performance airplane?
An airplane that has more than 200 horsepower. Additional training is needed.
What a the requirements for glider towing?
100 hours in the aircraft category, class, and type. Or 200 hours total pilot time and within 24 months made 3 actual or simulated glider tows while accompanied or made 3 toes as PIC
How long do you have to notify the FAA of an address change?
30 days
When can a pilot deviate from Part 91?
In an emergency and in the interest of safety. Upon request, a written report must be sent to the administrator.
When must the PIC haven passengers wear seatbelts?
During takeoff, taxi, and landing. A child under two can be held.
How long from bottle to throttle?
8 hours
What is the blood alcohol limit?
.04
How long does a pilot have to notify the FAA civil aviation security division of an alcohol or drug related motor vehicle action?
No later than 60 days
When aircraft of the same category are converging at approx the same altitude, who has the right away?
The aircraft on the other’s right
What aircraft has the right-of-way over all other traffic?
An aircraft in distress
Which aircraft on converging courses must yield?
The aircraft on the left must yield
What are right of way rules for aircraft of different categories? Mainly balloons, gliders, and airships?
A balloon has right of way over any other category
A glider has the right of way over an airship, airplane, rotorcraft, weight-shift control, or powered parachute
An airship has right of way over an airplane, rotorcraft, weight-shift control, or powered parachute.