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Section 1: Pilot Qualifications Flashcards

1
Q

What are the five requirements of private pilots?

A
  1. Must be 17 years of age
  2. Be able to read/write/speak/understand the english language
  3. Receive a logbook endorsement/ training from CFI
  4. Pass AKT
  5. Meet aeronautical experience/ pass the practical exam
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Where in the FAR/AIM does it talk about eligibility requirements for a private pilot?

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61.103

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What is the acronym to remember private pilot privileges and limitations?

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PSCRIPT

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What does PSCRIPT stand for?

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P: Pro-Rata Share
S: Sales Demonstration Flight
C: Charity or Nonprofit Event
R: Rescue/ Search Operation
I: Incidental to Business
P: Production Test Flight
T: Tow a Glider

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What does pro-rata share mean?

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You must pay no less than share of operating expenses, and cannot be compensated.

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When can you conduct a sales demonstration flight as a private pilot?

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When you have more than 200 hours in the same category/class/type of plane.

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You can do a charity or nonprofit event as a private pilot as complying to what section of the FAR/AIM?

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91.146

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Can private pilots assist in search and rescue operations?

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Yes, when it’s official and government sponsored, and you can be reimbursed for expenses (like fuel, oil, etc.)

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What section of the FAR/AIM talks about towing a glider?

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61.69

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What are the four required documents needed as a private pilot and what section do you find this information in in the FAR/AIM?

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  1. Pilot Certificate (Student Certificate if solo)
  2. Government issued photo id (drivers license, passport)
  3. Valid Medical
  4. A logbook endorsement if you are a solo student

Found in section 61.3

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What are the two things first class medicals are required for?

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  1. PIC ATP Privileges
  2. Exercising the second-in-command privileges of an airline transport pilot certificate that requires 3 or more pilots, or when serving as a required flight crew-member under Part 121 and 60 years old or older
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How long are first class medical privileges valid for if UNDER 40 years old?

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12 calendar months if UNDER 40 years old

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How long are first class medical privileges valid for if OVER 40 years old?

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6 calendar months if OVER 40 years old

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What are the two things second class medicals are required for?

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  1. Second-in-command privileges of an airline transport pilot certificate under Part 121
  2. Privileges of a commercial pilot certificate
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If exercising ATC SIC privileges (any age), how long are second class medical privileges valid for?

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12 calendar months

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How long are second class medical privileges valid for if UNDER 40 years old?

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60 calendar months

17
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How long are second class medical privileges valid for if OVER 40 years old?

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24 calendar months

18
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What are the five things third class medicals are required for?

A
  1. Exercising the privileges of a private pilot, recreational pilot, or student pilot certificate
  2. Exercising the privileges of a flight instructor certificate and acting as PIC
  3. Exercising the privileges of a flight instructor certificate and serving as a required flight crew-member
  4. Taking a practical test in an aircraft for a recreational pilot, private pilot, commercial pilot, airline transport pilot, or flight instructor certificate
  5. When performing the duties as an Examiner in an aircraft when administering a practical test or proficiency check
19
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How long are third class medical privileges valid for if UNDER 40 years old?

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60 calendar months

20
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How long are third class medical privileges valid for if OVER 40 years old?

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24 calendar months

21
Q

What was BasicMed created by the FAA?

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as a way to fly without having to visit an AME.

22
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What are the three requirements of getting a BasicMed?

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  1. Fill out a Comprehensive Medical Examination Checklist (CMEC) and bring to your physician every 48 months
  2. Complete an online course every 24 months
  3. Must have held a medical past July 14 2006
23
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What are the five limitations of using BasicMed?

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  1. Cannot fly for compensation or hire
  2. Cannot fly an aircraft certified for more than 6 occupants
  3. Cannot fly an aircraft with max gross TO weight of 6,000lbs+
  4. Cannot fly above 18,000’
  5. Cannot exceed 250kts
24
Q

Where in the FAR/AIM can you find information on currency and recency?

A

61.57

25
Q

During the day, what are the recency requirements to fly passengers?

A

No person shall carry passengers unless that person has made 3 takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 days in the same category/class/type of aircraft to be flown. Must be full stop landings in a tailwheel.

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During the night, what are the recency requirements to fly passengers?

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No person shall carry passengers unless that person has made 3 takeoffs and landings at night and to a full stop in the preceding 90 days in the same category/class/type of aircraft to be flown.

27
Q

No person shall act as PIC without having had a flight review within the preceding _____ calendar months, containing at least ____ hr(s) of ground and ____ hr(s) of flight

A

24; 1; 1

28
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When is a flight review not necessary?

A

If in the past 24 calendar months, the pilot has passed a checkride with a DPE.

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