Task A. Pilot Qualifications

Question 1

Documents Required on Person

Answer 1

FAR 61.3

• Government Issued Photo ID
• Pilot’s License
• Medical Certificate

Question 2

Duration of Medical Certificates

Answer 2

FAR 61.23

1st class - 12mo/6mo
2nd class - 12mo/12mo
3rd class - 60mo/24mo

Question 3

Types of Medical Certificates

Answer 3

FAR 61.23

1st class - ATP
2nd class - Commercial
3rd class - PPL/CFI

Question 4

Currencies

Answer 4

FAR 61.57

• 3 Takeoffs & Landings in the preceding 90 days to carry passengers in same category/class/type
• To carry PAX at night the landings must be to full stop 1hr after sunset to 1hr before sunrise
• Flight review with CFI every 24mo - min 1hr ground + 1hr flight. It’s not pass or fail.
• Up-to-date medical

Question 5

Privileges

Answer 5

FAR 61.113

• Carry passengers
• Fly for charity (req under 91.146)
• Be reimbursed for operating expenses for search and rescue ops
• Tow a glider (reqs under 61.69)
• Demonstrate aircraft to perspective buyers if aircraft salesman and >= 200hr

Question 6

Limitations on towing a glider

Answer 6

FAR 61.69

• 100 hr PIC in same category/class/type used
• Instructor endorsement
• 3 flights as sole manipulator of controls while towing (or simulated) within prior 24mo

Question 7

Limitations on charity flights

Answer 7

FAR 91.146

• Starts and ends at same airport
• Conducted within 25sm of that airport
• VFR
• Reimbursement is limited to pro-rata
• PIC has >= 500hr flight time
• Max 30 seats & 7500lb capacity

Question 8

Limitations

Answer 8

FAR 61.113

• Can’t fly for compensation
• Can’t pay less than pro-rata share

Question 9

BasicMed Info

Answer 9

Alternative to FAA medical certificate.

Requirements

• US driver’s license & held a medical after July 14 2006
• Complete Comprehensive Medical Examination Checklist with physician
• Complete BasicMed course

Limitations

• Aircraft cannot be authorized to hold >7
• Certificated takeoff weight of <=12,500
• Carry <=6 passengers
• Below 18,000’
• Not exceed 250kt
• Only USA

Question 10

What are the requirements for becoming a private pilot?

Answer 10

• 17+
• at least a third class medical
• be able to read and speak English
• meet aeronautical experience requirements
• pass the knowledge test (70%+)
• receive required flight and ground training endorsements