Student Pilot and Medical Certificate Flashcards
What is required by your first solo?
A student pilot certificate and at least a 3rd class medical certificate
How many months is a 3rd class medical certificate good for?
60 calendar months under 40, 24 calendar months over 40
What are BasicMed rules?
Max 5 passengers, no more than 6 seats, max weight 6000 lbs or less / Stay below 18000’ / Max airspeed 250 kts
How can you operate under BasicMed rules?
Hold an FAA Med Certificate after July 14, 2006 / Hold a valid drivers license / Complete FAA medical exam with checklist every 4 years / Take online med ed course every 2 years
What is hypoxia? What are its symptoms?
A lack of sufficient oxygen / Impaired function of the brain (judgement, coordination, alertness, memory)
What is a general safety altitude rule to avoid hypoxia?
Flights up to 10,000’
When is supplemental oxygen required as per the FAA?
After 30 minutes of flight above 12,500’
What is the most likely source of carbon monoxide in the cabin?
The ducted air for cabin heat coming from the engine
What are some clues of carbon monoxide in the cabin? What should you do?
If you smell exhaust fumes, drowsiness, dizziness, headaches / Turn off cabin heat and immediately open outside air source
What is hyperventilation? What causes it? How can you recover?
When an abnormal amount of air is breathed in and out of the lungs / Anxiety or stress / Reduce your rate of breathing by talking or singing to yourself
What is a common flight illusion on a narrow runway?
The illusion that you’re too high, causing you to fly a lower than normal approach
What is a common flight illusion on a wider runway?
The illusion that you’re too low, causing you to fly a higher than normal approach
What is a common flight illusion on an upsloping runway?
Creates the illusion of being too high
What is a common flight illusion on a downsloping runway?
Creates the illusion of being too low
