Pilot in Command Flashcards
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PIC
Pilot in Command
The person in the aircraft who is ultimately responsible for its operation and safety during all phases of flight.
Must have met the legal requirements and hold required documentation.
What is the responsibility and authority of the PIC?
The PIC is the sole and final authority for the aircraft.
The PIC is responsible for determining whether that aircraft is in condition for safe flight.
If an in-flight emergency requires immediate action, the PIC may deviate from the operating rules of Part 91 to the extent necessary to meet that emergency.
No report of such deviation is necessary unless the FAA requests one.
Qualifications to be a PIC
Must hold a current pilot certificate or student pilot certificate and have the applicable endorsements from your flight instructor.
In order to hold a student pilot certificate, you must…
Hold a valid government ID
Be at least 16 years old
Be able to read, write, and speak English
For a student pilot to fly solo they must:
Hold at least a valid and current 3rd Class Medical Certificate
In order to receive a Private Pilot’s License in the US, you must:
Hold a valid government ID
Be at least 16 years old
Be able to read, write, and speak English
Hold at least a valid and current 3rd Class Medical Certificate
Receive a logbook endorsement from an authorized instructor who:
conducted the training, or reviewed the home study of the pilot’s aeronautical knowledge areas
Certified that the pilot is prepared for the knowledge test
Pass the required knowledge test on aeronautical knowledge areas
Receive flight training and a logbook endorsement from an authorized instructor who:
Conducted the training in the areas of operation listed in Part 61.107(b)
Certified that the pilot is prepared for the required practical test
Meet the aeronautical experience requirements of Part 61
Pass the practical test on the areas of operation listed in Part 61.107(b)
Comply with the appropriate sections of Part 61
Be at least 17 years old
FAR 61.109 Aeronautical Experience
(Required for PPL)
40 Hours minimum total flight time (35 hours if Part 141)
20 Hours of Dual Flight including:
3 hours of cross-country flight
3 hours of night flight
1 night flight which is a cross country over 100 nm in total distance
10 total takeoffs and landings to a full stop at night with flight in the traffic pattern at the airport
3 hours of flight by reference of instruments
3 hours of flight within the last 60 days of the practical test
10 hours of Solo Flight (5 hours if Part 141) including:
5 hours of which is cross country (3 hours if Part 141):
Of which 1 flight is at least 150 nm total distance with full stop landings at 3 different points where one of the segments is at least 50 nm between takeoff and landing.
3 takeoffs and landings to a full stop at an airport with an operating control tower.
Currency Requirements: Day Currency to carry passengers
Must have logged 3 takeoffs and 3 landings within the preceding 90 days
The landings don’t need to be a full stop
This applies to each aircraft category, class, and type.
For tail-wheel aircraft, the 3 takeoffs and landings must be to a full stop
Currency Requirements: Night Currency to carry passengers
Must have recorded 3 takeoffs and landings to a full stop from the time between one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise
These takeoffs and landings must have occurred within the preceding 90 days
These 3 takeoffs and landings must be in the same category, class, and type of aircraft
Biennial Flight Review
Each holder of a PPL certificate must complete a flight review every 24 calendar months in order to be the PIC of an aircraft with or without passengers
The flight review consists of a minimum of 1 hour of ground training and 1 hour of flight training.
Proof of review is via a logbook endorsement from the endorsement that completed the training.
