SC A. Pilot qualifications

Question 1

What are the eligibility requirements for a private pilot?

Answer 1

• 17 years old
• Read, speak, write, understand English
• At least 3rd class medical
• Required ground/flight endorsements
• Aeronautical experience requirements
• Passed required knowledge and practical tests

Question 2

What are the privileges and limitations of a private pilot license?

Answer 2

(61.113)
- May act as PIC of aircraft connected to business or employment incidental to business w/o passengers/property for compensation or hire
- May not pay less than the pro rata share
- May act as PIC of a charitable, non-profit(91.146, 500 flight hours, 4 event a year)
- May be reimbursed for aircraft operating expenses for search and rescue ops
- May demonstrate aircraft to prospective buyer (at least 200 hours)
- May PIC for aircraft towing glider (61.69, at least 100 hours, endorsment)
- May conduct production test flight in light-sport aircraft

Question 3

What is category/class/type for airman?

Answer 3

• Category: airplane, rotorcraft, glider
• Class: single engine, multi engine
• Type: C172, PA-28, SR-20

Question 4

Can you get paid to fly?

Answer 4

No, unless

Question 5

Can another individual(s) cover the cost of flying?

Answer 5

Some, but not more than the pro rata share

Question 6

Define pro-rata share

Answer 6

(61.113)
Proportional. Pilot may not pay less than their “proportional share”

Question 7

What documents do you need to have with you to fly?

Answer 7

(61.3)
- Pilot certificate
- Government issued ID
- Medical certificate

Question 8

Any extra documentation need to fly internationally?

Answer 8

Yes a radio station license

Question 9

What documents need to be carried extra as a student pilot?

Answer 9

(61.51)
- Pilot logbook
-Student pilot certificate

Question 10

What medical certificate do you need to exercise private privileges?

Answer 10

(61.23)
3rd class

Question 11

Does age make a difference for medicals?

Answer 11

Yes - Under 40 vs. 40 and over

Question 12

How long are each medicals good for private pilot privilege’s?

Answer 12

(61.23)
1st class
Under 40: 60 months
40+ : 24 months

2nd class
Under 40: 60 months after month of exam
40+ : 24 months

3rd class
Under 40: 60 months after month of exam
40+ : 24 months

Question 13

What conditions would temporarily medically disqualify you from flying?

Answer 13

• Bipolar
• Cardiac valve replacement
• coronary heart disease
• diabetes
• epilepsy
• heart replacement
• psychosis
• substance abuse/dependence

Question 14

Can you fly with a known medical condition that could prevent you from flying?

Answer 14

No, prohibition on operations during medical deficiency (61.53)

Question 14

If disqualified from flying due to medical reasons. Is there an obtainable document legally allowing one to fly?

Answer 14

Yes Statement of Demonstrated Ability issued by a Federal Air Surgeon/FSDO

Question 14

When and by who would you be required to present your documents?

Answer 14

During a ramp check or inspection. To the administrator, an authorized rep of NTSB, any Federal State or Local law enforcement, an authorized rep of TSA

Question 15

Does your license expire?

Answer 15

(61.19)
Unless it is surrendered, suspended, revoked, or has an expiration date

Question 16

How do you stay current for acting as PIC/carrying passengers?

Answer 16

A. 24 month flight review (61.56)
- Certified instructor
- 1 hour ground
- 1 hour flight
- Logbook endorsement

B. To carry passengers (61.57)
- In proceeding 90 days 3 t/o & landings (sole manipulator of controls) in same category, class, and type
- Tail wheel and night flying must be to full stop

Question 17

What is current vs. proficient?

Answer 17

Legal vs. performing flight with high degree of competence

Question 18

If you are day current are you night current? vice-versa?

Answer 18

No, night landings must be 1 hour after sunset to 1 hour before sunrise and to full stop. However night currency does count for day currency.

Question 19

When does night start for logging landings for currency?

Answer 19

1 hour after sunset to 1 hour before sunrise

Question 20

What are the differences between logging day and night landings for currency?

Answer 20

Night landings must be to a full stop

Question 21

Does being current in one aircraft mean you are current in all?

Answer 21

No, only same category/class/type

Question 22

Do you need to log anything in your logbook? If so what?

Answer 22

Yes, aeronautical experience & training such as requirements for certificate or rating, and if required for meeting recent flight experience requirements.

Question 23

What information must be documented in your logbook?

Answer 23

• Date
• Total flight time
• Location
• Type and ID of a/c
• Name of safety pilot
• Type of pilot experience (Solo, PIC, SIC)
• Conditions of flight (day/night, actual/simulated instrument)

Question 24

What are personal weather minimums, why do we have them, and what are yours?

Answer 24

Personal minimums are weather conditions you feel safe flying in based on your current capabilities to ensure safe flights.

Question 25

What are the requirements and limitations of BasicMed?

Answer 25

• Have a valid drivers license
• Have been issued a medical
• Have a comprehensive medical examination completed by a physician (48 months)
• Completed BasicMed training course (24 months)
• Can’t fly a plane with more than 6,000 Max takeoff weight, 6 seats, or 6 occupants
• Can’t fly above 18,000’
• Can’t fly faster than 250 kts