Block 4 Flashcards
Pilot In Command
The person who:
(1) Has final authority and responsibility for the operation and safety of the flight
(2) Has been designated as pilot in command before or during the flight
(3) and holds the appropriate category, class, and type rating, if appropriate, for the conduct of the flight
FAR Part 23.3
-Difference between Normal and Utility categories?
(a) The normal category is limited to airplanes that have a seating configuration, excluding pilot seats, of nine or less, a maximum certificated takeoff weight of 12,500 pounds or less, and intended for nonacrobatic operation. Nonacrobatic operation includes:
(1) Any maneuver incident to normal flying;
(2) Stalls (except whip stalls); and
(3) Lazy eights, chandelles, and steep turns, in which the angle of bank is not more than 60 degrees.
(b) The utility category is limited to airplanes that have a seating configuration, excluding pilot seats, of nine or less, a maximum certificated takeoff weight of 12,500 pounds or less, and intended for limited acrobatic operation. Airplanes certificated in the utility category may be used in any of the operations covered under paragraph (a) of this section and in limited acrobatic operations. Limited acrobatic operation includes:
(1) Spins (if approved for the particular type of airplane); and
(2) Lazy eights, chandelles, and steep turns, or similar maneuvers, in which the angle of bank is more than 60 degrees but not more than 90 degrees.
What conditions determine the takeoff and 50 foot speed for a single engine airplane?
Standard Conditions, paved runway, no wind, specified takeoff config, full power
Does stall warning horn devices have to be installed on an aircraft?
Does not have to be installed but must have a clear and distinctive stall warning that provides sufficient margin to prevent inadvertent stalling.
23.207
What is the difference in spin recovery requirements between normal, utility, and acrobatic airplane categories?
Normal category airplanes: A normal category airplane must be able to recover from a one-turn spin or a three-second spin, whichever takes longer, in not more than one additional turn after initiation of the first control action for recovery
Utility: same as normal but aircraft needs to allow each person to exit aircraft at its highest speed
Aerobatic: The airplane must recover from any point in a spin up to and including six turns, or any greater number of turns for which certification is requested, in not more than one and one-half additional turns after initiation of the first control action for recovery. However, beyond three turns, the spin may be discontinued if spiral characteristics appear. and same as utility
Can your student as a Private Pilot perform preventative maintenance on an airplane?
Yes, 43.3(g)…the holder of a pilot certificate issued under part 61 may perform preventative maintenance on any aircraft owner or operated by that pilot which is not used under part 121, 29, 135.
What is the difference between major repair and preventative maintenance?
Major repair must be done by a certified A&P whereas preventative maintenance consist of small items that a pilot can easily take care of themselves.
examples: wings, fuselage, engine mounts, landing gear
What maintenance inspections are required for an airplane that is being used for flight instruction?
Annual (12 months) VOR (30 days if IFR) 100 Hour (if for hire) Altimeter + Static Inspection (24 months 91.411 IFR) Transponder (24 months 91.413) ELT (12 months) \+ Airworthiness Directives
Who is responsible for, and final authority as to the operation of an aircraft?
The pilot in command 91.3
Who is responsible for determining the airworthiness of an aircraft?
The pilot in command 91.7
What constitutes a careless or reckless operation?
No person may operate an aircraft in a careless or reckless manner so as to endanger the life or property of another (91.13)
Can I file a report under the Aviation Safety Reporting Program to avoid FAA action due to the result of an accident?
No, the Aviation safety reporting program cannot be used as a get out of jail card for accidents or criminal offenses. (91.25)
Can I give flight instruction to a student pilot in an aircraft with a single throw-over control wheel?
No, aircraft must have dual controls unless training is for instrument. (91.109)
Do I need an operating ELT in an aircraft that is being used for flight training?
No, as long as the flight remains within 50nm radius of where the flight began. (91.207 F(3))
Can I fly an airplane without an operating oil pressure gauge?
No, 91.205 specifies that every aircraft with a pressure oil system must have an oil pressure gauge.
How would you define an accident vs incident
ACCIDENT = an occurrence associated with the operation of an aircraft which takes place between the time any person boards the aircraft with the intention of flight and all such persons have disembarked, and in which any person suffers death or serious injury, or in which the aircraft receives substantial damage.
INCIDENT = any occurrence besides an accident
NTSB 830.2
When do you need to contact the NTSB immediately after an aircraft incident or accident?
Immediate notification for items listed in 830.5
accident = must be reported within 10 days , 7 days if aircraft is still missing
Incident - must be reported when request by NTSB office
What altitude do pilots need oxygen?
12,500 MSL must use oxygen if at the altitude for more than 30 minutes
14,000 feet (MSL) required crew members must use oxygen
15,000 feet (MSL) each occupant of the aircraft must be provided with supplemental oxygen.
What constitutes a high performance aircraft?
A plane with an engine of more than 200 horsepower. To act as a PIC of a high performance plane you must have received and logged ground and flight training from an authorized flight instructor in a high performance airplane and received and logged a one time endorsement. (61.31 {F})
What type of training is required for a high altitude endorsement?
FAR Part 61.31(g)……no person may act as pilot in command of a pressurized aircraft (an aircraft that has a service ceiling or maximum operating altitude, whichever is lower, above 25,000 feet MSL), unless that person has received and logged ground training from an authorized instructor and obtained an endorsement in the person’s logbook or training record from an authorized instructor who certifies the person has satisfactorily accomplished the ground training. The ground training must include at least the following subjects:
(i) High-altitude aerodynamics and meteorology;
(ii) Respiration;
(iii) Effects, symptoms, and causes of hypoxia and any other high-altitude sickness;
(iv) Duration of consciousness without supplemental oxygen;
(v) Effects of prolonged usage of supplemental oxygen;
(vi) Causes and effects of gas expansion and gas bubble formation;
(vii) Preventive measures for eliminating gas expansion, gas bubble formation, and high-altitude sickness;
(viii) Physical phenomena and incidents of decompression; and
(ix) Any other physiological aspects of high-altitude flight.
Can you exercise any privileges without holding a valid medical certificate?
61.23(b)….
How many different grades of flight instructor certificates are issued by the FAA?
61.5, one
What are the guidelines for the application & qualification for a certificate or rating?
61.13
What are the implications of being involved with drugs/alcohol with a pilot’s certificate?
Convictions with drugs and alcohol can lead to suspension or revocation of a rating. 61.15
What is the duration of a temporary pilot certificate?
120 Days 61.17
What is the maximum duration of a flight instructor certificate?
24 Calendar Months 61.19 (d)
