Student Pilot and Medical Certificates Flashcards
What am I required to get before flying solo?
Student pilot certificate
What is required to get the student pilot certificate?
FSDO office, local DPE, and Airman Certification Representative, and CFI to process application
How long does a student pilot certificate last?
No expiration
What medical is required to solo an airplane?
3rd class medical (61.23)
How long does a 3rd class medical last?
60 months under 40, 24 months over 40
What is the minimum required medical for a light sport aircraft?
US Drivers License
What is the eligibility for basic med?
Must have received an FAA medical anytime after July 14, 2006 and have a US Drivers License
What are the limitations for basic med flight?
Max of 5 passengers, no more than six seats, max 6000 lbs., stay below 18000’ and 250 kts IAS
How do you maintain a basic med cert?
Visit a physician every 4 years and complete a checklist that must be entered in the pilot’s logbook, and complete an online basicmed course every two years (also logged)
What is Hypoxia? What are the symptoms? What are the outcomes?
Lack of sufficient oxygen to the brain / Heacaches, drowsiness, dizziness, euphoria, belligerence / Impaired judgement, memory, alertness, and coordination
What are the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning? What are the most likely sources? What can be done?
Drowsiness, dizziness, headaches / Heated air from the cabin air heat / Close heater, open outside air vents, open windows if necessary
What is hyperventilation? What are the symptoms? What can be done?
When an abnormal amount of air is breathed in an out of the lungs / Dizziness, nausea, tingling of the hands feet and legs, drowsiness / Reduce your rate of breathing by talking or singing to yourself, breathing into a bag
What illusion is caused by a narrower runway than usual? Wider than usual runway?
Creates the illusion that you’re too high resulting in an approach that’s lower than usual / Creates the illusion that you’re too low, resulting in an approach that’s higher than usual
What illusion is created by an upsloping runway? Downsloping runway?
An upsloping runway creates the illusion of being too high / Downsloping runway creates the illusion of being too low
What are some other factors that can cause illusions?
