1What documents are required on board an aircraft prior to flight?
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- Airworthiness cerftificate
- Registration certificate
- Radio station license -- if operating outside of US
- Operating limitations: airplane flight manual, pilots operating handbook, placards
- Weight and balance data: make sure that it is current
2What is an airworthiness certificate?
- An FAA approval for an aircraft saying that it is safe and legal to fly
- Two types of airworthiness certificates: standard and special
3What is the difference between standard and special airworthiness certificates?
- Standard (white paper) is for normal, utility, acrobatic, commuter, or transport category aircraft
- Special (pink paper) is for primary, restricted, or limited category aircraft and light-sport aircraft
4What is an experimental airworthiness certificate?
- It is a special airworthiness certificate for operating an aircraft that doesn't have a type certificate but is still safe to operate
5Does an airworthiness certificate have an expiration date?
- No
- Valid as long as the aircraft is maintained and meets the requirements saying it is safe to fly
6Where must the airworthiness certificate be located?
- It must be displayed inside the flight deck entrance so it is visible to passengers and crew
7If the airplane flight manual for an aircraft you are about to fly is missing, what substitution may be made, if any?
- Cannot legally fly unless a substitute is available
- Needs to be approved be the FAA
8Are airplane flight manual supplements required on board an airplane for flight?
- Yes, they are required to be accessible during flight
9For an aircraft to be considered airworthy, what two conditions must be met?
- When the aircraft has the required components installed for its type certificate
- Must be in safe operation condition
10Explain how a pilot determines if an aircraft conforms to its approved type design and is in a condition for safe operation.
- The pilot confirms the maintenance, preventative maintenance, and alterations have been completed
- Perform a thorough preflight inspection
11What records or documents should be checked to determine that the owner or operator of an aircraft has complied with all required inspections and airworthiness directives?
- Check the maintenance records
- Aircraft and engine logbooks
12Who is responsible for ensuring that an aircraft is maintained in an airworthy condition?
- The owner or operator
- PIC is responsible for verifying everything has been completed prior to flight
13Describe some of the responsibilities an aircraft owner has pertaining to aircraft documents, maintenance, and inspections of their aircraft.
- Have a current airworthiness certificate and aircraft registration in the aircraft
- Maintain airworthy condition
- Make sure maintenance is recorded correctly
14What are airworthiness directives? (AD)
- FAA rules that tell the aircraft owner of unsafe conditions for their aircraft
- These rules allow the aircraft to still be operated
- These are mandatory to do
15What are the two types of Airworthiness Directives?
- Emergency: requires immediate action
- Less urgent: gives you a specific period of time it needs to be done
16When are emergency Airworthiness Directives issued?
- Issued when an unsafe condition exists requiring immediate action by the owner/operator
17How can a pilot determine if all applicable airworthiness directives have been complied with for an airplane?
- I’d check the aircraft and component logbooks
- AD compliance has to be documented there with the date and method of compliance
- That way I can verify which ADs apply to that make, model, and serial number, and confirm they’ve been complied with.
18Do all Airworthiness Directives only need to be checked at annual inspections?
- No, ADs aren’t just checked at annuals
- They have to be complied with whenever the AD requires it
- Some are one-time fixes, some are recurring like every 100 hours or annually
- Emergency ADs have to be done before the next flight
- The owner or operator is responsible for making sure they’re complied with at all times, not just during inspections
19While reviewing the aircraft logbooks, you discover that your aircraft is not in compliance with an AD's specified time or date. Are you allowed to continue to operate that aircraft until the next required maintenance inspection? Do the regulations allow any kind of buffer?
- No, I can’t keep flying it
- Once an AD is past its compliance time or date, the aircraft isn’t airworthy until it’s complied with or I have an FAA-approved alternative
- There’s no grace period or buffer built into the regs
20May a pilot overfly a due airworthiness directive in order to get back to their home base or travel to maintenance?
- No, I can’t just fly past a due AD
- Once it’s due and not complied with, the airplane is unairworthy
- I can’t even fly it back to home base unless the FAA specifically authorizes it—like through a special flight permit
- Otherwise, the airplane stays on the ground until the AD is done
21You determine that you need to fly your aircraft with an expired AD to another aiport where a repair facility can do the work required by the AD. How can you accomplish this?
- If an AD is expired and I need to get the airplane to a shop, I can’t just fly it
- I’d have to apply to the FAA for a Special Flight Permit under 14 CFR 21.199
- That’s basically permission to make a one-time ferry flight to where the work can be done
- Unless the AD specifically prohibits it, that’s the only legal way to move the airplane.
22What is a type certificate data sheet?
- A Type Certificate Data Sheet, or TCDS, is issued by the FAA along with a Type Certificate when a product—like an aircraft, engine, or propeller—meets the safety standards. - The TCDS lists all the specifications, operating limitations, and conditions for that product, like weight limits, airspeeds, fuel type, engine limits, and required crew.
- Basically, it’s the FAA’s official record of what makes the aircraft legally airworthy.
23What is a supplemental type certificate?
- A Supplemental Type Certificate, or STC, is the FAA’s approval for a major change to the original type design of a previously type-certificated product.
- It authorizes modifications to the airframe, engine, propeller, or components that aren’t already covered by the original Type Certificate Data Sheet.
- An STC becomes a permanent part of the aircraft’s records and must be kept in the logs.
24What is an aircraft registration certificate?
- An Aircraft Registration Certificate is issued by the FAA as proof that the aircraft is registered in the U.S.
- It must be carried in the aircraft at all times before it can be operated legally.
25Does an aircraft's registration certificate have an expiration date?
- Yes.
- An aircraft registration certificate expires seven years after the last day of the month it was issued.
- The pink slip (the application) works as temporary registration until the real certificate arrives, but it’s only valid until the FAA issues or denies the registration—or for up to 12 months if it’s still pending.
26Where can you find information on the placards and marking information required to be in the airplane?
- You’ll find the required placards and markings in the Type Certificate Data Sheet for that airplane.
- They’re also listed in the limitations section of the POH/AFM, and sometimes an AD will require additional placards.
27What are several examples of placards and markings required in the airplane?
- Examples of required placards include VFR/Day/Night, IFR, permitted flight maneuvers, caution about removing control locks before starting, and maneuvering speed.
- Required markings include airspeed indicator limits, flight deck control labels, and fuel, oil, or coolant filler points.
28What are Special Airworthiness Information Bulletins? Are they regulatory?
- Special Airworthiness Information Bulletins, or SAIBs, are FAA notices that share important safety information.
- They’re not regulatory, so they don’t require action, but following them can improve safety by addressing potential issues before they become serious.
- They often cover maintenance, operational concerns, or potential defects.
29What are the required tests and inspections to be performed on an aircraft? Include inspections for instrument flight rules.
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- Annual inspection in last 12 calendar months
- Airworthiness directives
- VOR equipment check every 30 days
- 100 hour inspection, if used for hire or flight instruction
- Altimeter checked every 24 calendar months
- Transponder inspected every 24 calendar months
- Emergency locator transmitter inspected every 12 calendar months
30What is an annual inspection, and which aircraft are required to have annual inspections?
- An annual inspection is a thorough, 12-month inspection of the entire aircraft and engine.
- All certificated aircraft are required to have one every year to remain airworthy.
31Who can complete an annual inspection for an aircraft?
- Only an A&P mechanic with an Inspection Authorization (IA) can perform an annual inspection.
32When is an aircraft required to have 100-hour inspections?
- Aircraft under 12,500 pounds must have a 100-hour inspection if they’re carrying passengers for hire or being used for flight instruction for hire.
- If it’s rented or leased but not used for those purposes, a 100-hour inspection isn’t required.
33Who can complete a 100-hour inspection for an aircraft?
- An FAA authorized A&P mechanic or an A&P mechanic with an IA certification
34What is the difference between an annual inspection and a 100-hour inspection?
- The difference is who can do them.
- Annual inspections must be done by an A&P with an Inspection Authorization
- 100-hour inspections can be done by any A&P mechanic.
35If an aircraft has been on a schedule of inspection every 10 hours, under what condition may it continue to operate beyod the 10 hours without a new inspection?
- A 100-hour inspection can be exceeded by up to 10 hours if the aircraft is being flown to a place where the inspection can be completed.
- That extra time counts toward the next 100-hour interval, and during that flight the aircraft can’t carry passengers for hire or be used for flight instruction.
36A 100 hour inspection was due at 3,302.5 hours. The 100 hour inspection was actually done at 3,309.5 hours. When is the next 100 hour inspection due?
- Even though the 100-hour inspection was done at 3,309.5 hours, it was actually due at 3,302.5.
- The next 100-hour inspection is still based on the original due time, so it will be due at 3,402.5 hours.
- Only an annual inspection would reset the 100-hour schedule.
37If the annual inspection date has passed, can an aircraft be operated in flight to a location where the inspection can be performed?
- If an aircraft’s annual is overdue, it can’t just be flown.
- You’d need an FAA Special Flight Permit to get it to a location for the inspection, and any due ADs must still be complied with before that flight.
38After aircraft inspections have been made and defects have been repaired, who is responsible for determining that the aircraft is in an airworthy condition?
- The pilot-in-command is ultimately responsible for determining that the aircraft is airworthy before flight.
- If any unairworthy conditions arise during flight, the PIC must discontinue the flight.
39What instruments and equipment are required for an aircraft by regulation for VFR day flight?
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- Anticollision lights
- Tachometer
- Manifold pressure gauge
- Altimeter
- Temperature gauge
- Oil temperature gauge
- Fuel gauge
- Landing gear
- Airspeed indicator
- Magnetic direction indicator
- Emergency locator transmitter
- Safety belts
40While en route on a VFR cross-country, you notice that your left fuel tank indicator is inoperative during a descent to your first fuel stop. Can you legally continue your cross-country flight?
- No, I can’t legally continue.
- FAA regs require a working fuel gauge for each tank, so with the left tank indicator inoperative, the aircraft isn’t airworthy.
- I’d need to repair it or get an FAA-approved special flight permit before continuing.
41What is a minimum equipment list?
- A Minimum Equipment List, or MEL, is an FAA-approved list that shows which equipment can be inoperative while still allowing the aircraft to be flown safely.
- It’s specific to the make, model, and serial number of the aircraft, and comes with conditions and limitations.
- It’s basically FAA permission to fly with certain items not working, not a list of what must be working.
42For an aircraft with an approved MEL, explain the decision sequence a pilot would use after discovering the position lights are inoperative.
- If I find the position lights inoperative on an aircraft with an approved MEL before a daytime flight, I’d first log the discrepancy in the maintenance record.
- Then I’d check the MEL to see if it’s okay to fly during the day with them inoperative.
- If it is, I’d leave the switch off, pull the circuit breaker, and placard the switch as inoperative.
43Explain the limitations that apply to aircraft operations being conducted using an MEL.
- Using an MEL allows a pilot to defer inoperative equipment on small Part 91 aircraft, but only under the conditions and limitations specified in the MEL.
- Once the FAA issues the MEL, it becomes mandatory for that aircraft, and any deferrals have to follow the MEL’s procedures exactly.
- Most light GA aircraft don’t even have an MEL, so this usually applies to aircraft that do.
44What is a kinds of operation equipment list?
- A Kinds of Operation Equipment List, or KOEL, comes with the POH/AFM and tells you what equipment must be working for specific types of operations—like day, night, VFR, or IFR.
- It’s specific to the aircraft make and model, not an individual plane.
- It also shows what can be inoperative under certain conditions.
- Unlike an MEL, which is FAA-approved for a particular aircraft, the KOEL is provided by the manufacturer and helps pilots make safe go/no-go decisions.
45What regulations apply concerning the operation of an aircraft that has alterations or repairs that may have substantially affected its operation in flight?
- If an aircraft has had maintenance or an alteration that could significantly affect its flight characteristics, it can’t carry passengers until a properly rated pilot
- At least a private pilot—flies it first.
- That pilot must perform an operational check, then log the flight and update the aircraft records.
46Can a pilot legally conduct flight operations with known inoperative equipment onboard?
- Yes, a pilot can legally fly with inoperative equipment, but only under specific conditions.
- Either the aircraft has an FAA-approved MEL or the equipment is addressed under the KOEL, or the provisions of 14 CFR 91.213 are followed for aircraft without an MEL or KOEL
47How can a pilot deactivate an item or system on an aircraft if it has become inoperative, and make a flight legal to proceed?
- If equipment becomes inoperative, I’d follow 14 CFR 91.213:
- first, determine if the item affects airworthiness for the planned flight by checking the TCDS, KOEL, POH, MEL, STCs, or other regs.
- Next, ensure no AD requires it.
- If it’s not essential, I’d placard it as inoperative and log it in the maintenance records.
- If pilot preventive maintenance can’t cover it, an FAA-certificated mechanic must do the placarding and logging.
48What limitations apply to aircraft operations conducted using deferral provision of 14 CFR 91.213?
- Under 14 CFR 91.213, if I find inoperative equipment before flight, I can either cancel, get it fixed, or defer it following the deferral procedures.
- Deferrals aren’t meant for in-flight issues—if something fails in flight, I follow the POH or AFM procedures instead
49During the preflight inspection in an aircraft, you find a piece of equipment that is inoperative. Describe how you will determine if the aircraft is still airworthy for flight.
- If I find inoperative equipment during preflight, I first determine if the aircraft can still be flown for the type of flight planned.
- I’d check if there’s an approved MEL or KOEL that allows it inoperative.
- If not, I’d see if the equipment is required by the TCDS, 14 CFR 91.205/91.207, or any AD.
- If it’s allowed to be inoperative, I’d placard it and log it; if not, it must be repaired or removed by a mechanic before flight
50What are special flight permits, and when are they necessary?
- A special flight permit allows an aircraft that isn’t fully airworthy to be flown safely for a specific purpose.
- They’re used to fly the aircraft to a maintenance or storage location, deliver or export it, do production flight testing, evacuate it from danger, or conduct customer demo flights of new aircraft that have passed production tests
51How are special flight perfmits obtained?
- To get a special flight permit, you contact your local FSDO or a designated Airworthiness Representative.
- The preferred way to apply is through the FAA’s Airworthiness Certification Applicant Portal.
52Who can perform maintenance on an aircraft?
- Maintenance on an aircraft can be done by an FAA-certificated A&P mechanic, an A&P with Inspection Authorization, an FAA-certificated repair station, or the aircraft manufacturer
53Define preventative maintenance:
- Preventive maintenance is simple or minor work that doesn’t involve complex assembly.
- Certified pilots—other than student, sport, or recreational pilots—can do preventive maintenance on aircraft they own or operate, as long as it’s not for air carrier use.
- Examples include oil changes, wheel bearing lubrication, and topping off hydraulic fluid.
54What logbook entry information is required of the person performing preventative maintenance?
- Any pilot performing preventive maintenance must log it in the aircraft maintenance records.
- The entry needs a description of the work, the date, and the pilot’s name, signature, certificate type, and certificate number
55You have just completed the first leg of a long cross-country flight and notice that the oil level is approaching the one-quart-low mark. As a private pilot, can you add the quart of oil yourself or is a mechanic required?
- A private pilot is able to add oil since it is considered preventative maintenance
56During your preflight inspection, you discover that the left main tire on your aircraft has a large flat spot with nylon cord showing. You wisely decide that this is unacceptable, and the tire should be replaced before flight. Do the regulations allow the pilot to perform this maintenance, or must a licensed mechanic perform it?
- A pilot can change the tire since it is considered to be preventative maintenance
57While inspecting the engine logbook of the rental aircraft you are planning to fly, you notice that the engine has exceeded its time between overhaul. Is it legal to fly this aircraft?
- If the engine has exceeded its TBO, it’s still legal to fly under Part 91.
- TBO is just the manufacturer’s recommended time between overhauls to ensure reliable performance, but it’s not a mandatory requirement for legal flight in non-commercial operations
58What are several good reasons for aircraft owners to comply with TBO times recommended by the manufacturer?
- Following TBO is smart because it helps ensure safety and reliability.
- Overhauling at TBO is usually cheaper than waiting until the engine has run extra hours, and running past TBO can accelerate wear—like bearings wearing unevenly, loss of protective coatings, and added vibration from worn parts
59What privileges and limitations apply to a private pilot?
- Act as PIC of an aircraft
- Carry passengers
- Share operating expenses
- Fly VFR
- Fly for charitable, nonprofit, or community events
- Cannot act as PIC for hire
- Cannot pay less then pro rata share
60Explain the statement: "A private pilot may not pay less than the pro rata share of the operating expenses of a flight."
- Pro rata means proportional
- Must split the cost of: fuel, oil, airport fees, and rental fees
- Cannot pay less then pro rata share
61The annual inspection for your aircraft is now due, and you ask several friends that fly with you regularly to contribute money to help you pay for the inspection. Do the regulations allow for these contributions?
- No.
- They can help pay for the oil, fuel, airport fees, and rental fees
- Cannot share fixed or long-term operating costs of the airplane with passengers
62To act as a required pilot flight crewmember of a civil aircraft, what must a pilot have in their physical possession or readily accessible in the aircraft?
- Pilot Certificate
- Photo ID
- Medical Certificate
63While you are performing a preflight inspection on your aircraft, an inspector from the FAA introduces herself and says she wants to conduct a ramp inspection. What documents are you required to show the inspector?
- Pilot Certificate
- Medical Certificate
- Photo ID
64What is the definition of a high-performance airplane and what must you do to act as PIC of such an airplane?
- It is an airplane with a 200 horsepower engine
- Must have completed ground and flight training from a CFI while in a high-performance airplane
- Received a one-time endorsement from a CFI that says you are proficient in a high-performance airplane
65You are flying in a single-engine, high-performance, complex airplane. You hold a private pilot certificate with an airplane single-engine land rating, but you don't have a high-performance or complex airplane endorsement. Your friend, who has those endorsements, is acting as PIC for the flight. Can you log PIC time for the time you act as sole manipulator of the controls?
- Yes, only when you are the one operating the controls
- Can log PIC time but cannot act as PIC
66What is the definition of a complex airplane, and what must you do to act as PIC of such an airplane?
- Complex airplane has retractable landing gear, flaps, and a controllable-pitch propeller
- Completed ground and flight training with CFI
- Received one-time endorsement from CFI saying you are proficient
67To operate a tailwheel aircraft, what training must a pilot have completed?
- Completed ground and flight training from a CFI in a tailwheel airplane
- Received logbook endorsement from CFI saying you are proficient
68When would a pilot of an aircraft require specific training and logbook endorsements with regard to flying at higher altitudes?
- When flying above 25,000 FT MSL or above the max operating altitude of the aircraft
- Must have completed ground and flight training, and received logbook endorsement from a CFI
69What regulatory requirements must be met prior to a pilot acting as PIC of an aircraft towing a glider?
- Have at least a Private Pilot Certificate
- Logged 100 hours of PIC
- Completed ground and flight training with CFI
- Received logbook endorsement
- Performed 3 tows in the last 12 months
70As a private pilot, can you accept payment from a friend to fly a package somewhere for them? Do the regulations allow you to accept this offer? Can you fly the friend instead of a package?
- No you cannot accept payment to fly a package or passengers
- Cannot accept payment or reimbursement because it qualifies as compensation
- You can still fly your friend and their package, just cannot accept payment beyond the pro rata share
71To exercise the privileges of a private pilot certificate, what medical certificate is required, and how long is it valid?
- Have at least a Third Class Medical
- Valid for 60 months if under the age of 40
- Valid for 24 months if over the age of 40
- Can also under BasicMed: Exam is valid for 4 years and the course is valid for 2 years
72What can a pilot do if they develop a condition that prevents them from obtaining a medical certificate?
- Go to a designated Aviation Medical Examiner and receive a "SODA"
- "SODA" means Statement of Demonstrated Ability
- Does not expire
73Spring has finally arrived, and the weather looks great, so you decide to rent an airplane and go fly. However, your allergies are causing you a problem, and you have just taken your medication. Can you still go fly?
- You should not go fly while taking medication
- Can have side effects: drowsiness or cognitive deficits
- FAA has a list of "Do Not Fly" medications
74If you take a medication that is not on the do-not-fly list, how long should you wait to be able to fly again?
- It is recommended to wait at least 5 dosage intervals after the last dosage was taken
75Where can you find a list of the medical conditions that may disqualify you from obtaining a medical certificate?
- You can find this list in 14 CFR Part 67 and 61
76What requirements must be met to fly under BasicMed?
- Valid drivers license
- Valid Medical Certificate
- Complete the Comprehensive Medical Examination Checklist (CMEC)
- Pass a physical examination every 4 years
- Complete BasicMed online course every 2 years
77What privileges and limitations apply when flying under BasicMed?
- The same privileges as a Private Pilot Certificate and a Third Class Medical Certificate
Except for:
- no more than 5 passengers
- cannot go faster then 250 knots
- cannot go higher then 18,000 ft MSL
- cannot fly for compensation or hire
78What is required to maintain BasicMed privileges?
- Physical examination in the last 48 months
- Continually be treated by a physician for any medical conditions
- Complete BasicMed online course every 24 calendar months
79If a private pilot does not have a current medical certificate, and they have not completed the requirements for BasicMed, may the pilot operate as a PIC of any aircraft?
- Yes. They can operate as a sport pilot
- Only needs a valid drivers license
80What are some examples of general medical conditions that are temporarily disqualifying?
- "Temporarily" disqualifying
- Respiratory infections like colds, sinus infections, and bronchitis
- Ear and sinus issues like ear infections
- Gastrointestinal disorders like diarrhea and food poisoning
- Acute injuries like sprains and fractures
- Phychological conditions like stress and anxiety
- Medication side effects that cause drowsiness or impaired cognition
- Follow the "IMSAFE" checklist: Illness-Medication-Stress-Alcohol-Fatigue-Emotion
81When must a pilot report suspension of driving privileges for driving under the influence of alcohol or drug use?
- 60 days after it happens
- Must submit in writing a report to the FAA Security and Investigations Division
- Required to tell your AME during next medical examination
82If an inflight emergency requires immediate action by the pilot, what authority and responsibilities does the pilot have?
- PIC is responsible for the operation of the aircraft
- PIC may deviate from any Part 91 rule during an emergency
- PIC need to submit a written report to the Administration if requested
83What does the FAA consider careless or reckless operation of an aircraft?
- Endagering the life or property of someone by being reckless or careless
84Under what conditions can an object be dropped from an aircraft?
- If precautions are taken to avoid injury or damage to personal property
85What must a pilot know about the requirements for the use of seat belts for crew and passengers during flight?
- PIC must make sure every passenger on board is briefed on how to use their safety belt
- Passengers must be wearing them during taxi, takeoff, and landing
86If operating an aircraft in close proximity to another, such as in formation flight, what regulations apply?
- Cannot create a collision hazard
- Every PIC of each aircraft must make an arrangement for formation flight
- Cannot carry passengers for hire in formation flight
87According to regulations, where is aerobatic flight of an aircraft not permitted?
- Over congested areas of a city, town, or settlement
- Over sports stadiums
- In controlled airspaces
- Within 4 NM of a federal airway
- Below 1,500 ft AGL
- With flight visibility less than 3 SM
88Define aerobatic flight.
- Intentional maneuver in an aircraft that makes abrupt changes in attitude and acceleration
89When are parchutes required on board an aircraft?
- When performing intentional manuevers
- Bank angles of 60 degrees
- Attitude angle of 30 degrees
- These don't apply if taking a flight test for a certification or rating
90If a pilot lives in a state that has legalized marihuana, may the pilot carry marihuana on board an aircraft during flight?
- No, marihuana is still illegal with the Federal Government to fly in National Airspace
91What does the FAA consider passenger-carrying flying that is done for the benefit of a charitable, nonprofit, or community event?
- Charitable event raises funds for the benefit of a charitable organization
- Community event raises funds for the benefit of any local cause
- Non-Profit event raises funds for passenger carrying events that benefit non-profit organizations
92Can a pilot volunteer their time to fly for a charity, nonprofit, or community event?
- Yes
- Private Pilot must have logged at least 500 hours of flight time
- Must be done in a FAA approved location
- Must be done in a FAA approved aircraft
- Reimbursement cannot exceed the pro rata costs
- Passenger carrying flights can only do 4 events per year, not lasting more then 3 consecutive days
93What are the eligibility requirements for a Private Pilot Certificate?
- Be at least 17 years old
- Able to read, speak, write, and understand English
- Have at least a Third Class Medical Certificate
- Recieved ground and flight training endorsements
- Pass the practical and knowledge tests
94What are the requirements to remain current as a private pilot?
- Completed a flight review within the last 24 months and received logbook endorsement
- To carry passengers must have done 3 takeoffs and landings in the last 90 days
- To carry passengers at night must have done 3 takeoffs and full stop landings in the last 90 days
95With respect to certification, privileges, and limitations of pilots, define the terms: category, class, and type.
- Category is a broad classification of an aircraft: airplane, rotocraft, glider
- Class is a category having similiar operating characteristics: singe-engine land, multi-engine land
- Type is a specific make and model of aircraft: boing 737, Cessna 525
96Are you required to log all of your flights?
- No, you do not have to log all of your flights.
- Only flights going towards a certificate, rating, or flight review.
- It is a good idea to log all of your flights to help you remain current, proficient, and have record incase you need insurance
97What must a pilot do to regain currency to fly if their flight review is more than 24 months in the past?
- Must complete a new flight review
- One hour of ground and flight training with CFI
- Cannot act as PIC until this has been completed
98Are there any other activities a pilot can accomplish that can be substituted for a flight review?
- Passing a practical test for a new certificate or rating: Instrument rating or commercial pilot certificate
- Completing the FAA Wings Program which is a test of knowledge and flight skills to enhance safety
99Explain the difference between being current and being proficient.
- Current means you are legal to fly
- Proficient means you have the knowledge and skills it takes to be a smart and safe pilot
100How will establishing a personal minimums checklist help a pilot reduce risk?
- Gives you the ability to have set boundaries and have good judgement when it comes to flying
- Helps you make difficult decisions when dealing with outside pressures or go/no-go situations
101The airplane you normally rent has been grounded due to an intermittent electrical problem. You ask to be scheduled in another airplane. During preflight of the new airplane, you discover that it has avionics you're unfamiliar with. Should you go ahead and depart on your VFR flight?
- No, you should not go on that flight
- Not knowing how to work those avionics would take away your focus on all of the other aspects it takes to fly a plane
- Would cause a hazard to you and everyone around you
102If a pilot's permanent mailing address changes, and the pilot fails to notify the FAA Airmen Certification Branch of the new address, how long may the pilot continue to exercise the privileges of a pilot certificate?
- 30 days after the move
103What flight time can a pilot log as second-in-command time?
- You must occupy a crewmember station in an aircraft that requires more than one pilot to operate
- Must have to correct ratings and certificates to fly that plane
104How can a pilot utilize the PAVE model to minimize risk in their flight operations?
- Pilot. Monitor your physical, mental, and emotional state to fly. This helps avoid situations that could compromise your decision making and reaction time
- Aircraft. Evaluate the aircraft by checking the amount fuel, maintenance done, and required equipment to make sure it is safe and legal to fly
- EnVironment. Look at the weather and terrain to see if the conditions are bad and outside of your comfortability to fly in them
- External Pressures. Focused on time constraints, passenger demands or personal commitments pressuring your choices as a pilot
-Using the PAVE method helps a pilot be consistent with their decision making and safety limits