Pilot Qualifications

Question 1

What are the eligibility requirement for a private pilot certificat

Answer 1

At least 17 years old
Be able to read, speak, write and understand the English language
Hold at least a current 3rd class medical
Get the required ground and flight training endorsements
Meet the applicable aeronautical experience requirements
Passed the required knowledge and practical tests

Question 2

What privileges and limitation apply to a private pilot

Answer 2

No person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as pilot in command of an aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire; nor may that person, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft. A private pilot

May act as PIC of an aircraft in connection with any business or employment if it is only incidental to that business or employment and does not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire

May not pay less than the pro rata share of the operating expenses of a flight with passengers, provided the expenses involve only fuel, oil, airport fees, or rental fees

May act as PIC of a charitable, nonprofit, or community event flight describe in 14 CFR 91.146, if the sponsor and pilot comply with the requirement of that regulation

May be reimbursed for aircraft operating expense that are directly related to search and location operations, provided the expenses involve only fuel, oil, airport fees, or rental fees, and the operations is sanctioned and under the direction and control of local, state, or Federal agencies or organizations that conduct search and location operations

May demonstrate and aircraft in flight to a prospective buyer if that private pilot is an aircraft salesman and has at least 200 hours logged flight time

May act as PIC an aircraft towing a glider or unpowered ultralight vehicle, provided they meet the requirements of 14 CFR 61.69

May act as PIC for the purpose of conducting a production flight test in a light-sport aircraft intended for certification in the light-sport category, providing they meet the requirements of 14 CFR 21.190

Question 3

Explain the statement “may not pay less than pro-rate share of the operating expense of a flight”

Answer 3

Pro-rata means proportional. The pilot may not pay less than his or her share of the flight expenses with the passengers, providing the expenses involve only fuel, oil, airport fees, or rental fees.

Question 4

The 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?

Answer 4

No. A private pilot may not pay less than the pro rata share of the operating expense of a flight.

Question 5

To act as a required pilot flight crewmember of a civil aircraft, what must a pilot have in his/her physical possession or readily accessible in the aircraft

Answer 5

A pilot certificate
A photo ID
A medical certificate

Question 6

While 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?

Answer 6

A pilot certificate
A photo ID
A medical certificate

Question 7

What is the definition of a high-performance airplane, and what must you do to act as PIC of such an airplane?

Answer 7

An aircraft that has more than 200hp

To act as PIC you must log ground and flight training from an authorized CFI in a high-performance A/C or a flight sim that is representative of a high-performance A/C

Received and logged a one time endorsement in your logbook from an authorized CFI

Question 8

Other and high-performance and complex A/C what other types of aircraft require specific training and logbook endorsement from an authorized CFI

Answer 8

High-altitude A/C that have a service ceiling or Max operating altitude (whichever is lower) above 25,000 MSL

Tailwheel airplanes

Complex
High alt
High perf
Tailwheel

Question 9

What is a definition of a complex airplane and what must you do to act as PIC of such an airplane

Answer 9

An A/C with retractable landing gear, flaps, and a controllable pitch propeller; including A/C with FADEC

To act as PIC you must get flight and ground training from an authorized CFI and have a 1 time endorsement in your log book

Question 10

With respect to certification, privileges, and limitations or airman, define the terms category, class, and type

Answer 10

Category - Airplane, Rotorcraft, Glider

Class - Single-engine Land; Multi-engine Land

Type - DC-9, 737

Question 11

What are the requirements to remain current as a PPL?

Answer 11

Accomplish a flight review every 24 months and have it endorsed in your logbook

To carry passengers:
Day time: 3 T/O and landings in the past 90 days in an A/C of the same category and class (and type if required)

Night and tailwheel: Same as day but the landings must be to a full-stop

Question 12

You have not kept up with logging each of your recent flights. Are you in violation of any regulations

Answer 12

No, you are only require to log flights used to meet requirements

Question 13

You’re flying in a single-engine, high performance, complex airplane. You hold a PPL for a ASEL but not high-performance or complex endorsements. Your friend who has those endorsements is acting as PIC for the flight. Cannot n you log PIC time for the time you act as sole manipulator of the controlx

Answer 13

Yes, the regulations allow you to log PIC time while they are the sole manipulator for the controls for A/C they are rated for, however, they cannot act as PIC

Question 14

Explain the difference between being current and being proficient

Answer 14

Current means having the minimum FAA requirements meaning you are legal to make the flight. Being proficient means that you can complete the flight with a high degree of competence i.e. you can complete the flight safely in terms of pilot experience

Question 15

How will establishing a personal minimums checklist reduce risk?

Answer 15

Having pre-established minimums makes it easier to make a smart and safe go/no-go decision

Question 16

The airplane you normally rent has been grounded. You ask to be scheduled in another A/C. During the preflight you discover it has avionics you are not familiar with. Should you depart on your VFR flight?

Answer 16

No, being unfamiliar with any A/C system adds to the pilots workload and contribute to loss of situational awareness. Unfamiliar avionics are a hazard with high risk potential.

Question 17

If a pilot changes their permanent mail address and fails to notify the FAA, how long can the pilot continue to exercise the privileges of his/her PPL

Answer 17

30 days after the date of the move

Question 18

What flight time can a pilot log as SIC

Answer 18

Only if the pilot is qualified with SIC requirements and occupies a crewmember station in an A/C that requires more than one pilot by the A/C type cert.

Holds the correct category, class, type, and instrument rating as required for the A/C being flown

Question 19

To exercise the privileges of a PPL what medical cert is required and how long is it valid for

Answer 19

At least a 3rd class medical that expires on the last day of the month after 5 years if you are under 40 or 2 years if you are over 40

Question 20

Can you fly if you have just taken allergie medication?

Answer 20

The safest rule is not to fly. 14 CFR prohibits pilots from performing crewmember duties while using medication that affects the body in any way contrary to safety. If there is any doubt ask your FAA doctor

Question 21

Where can you find a list of medical condition that may disqualify you from obtaining a medical certificate

Answer 21

14 CFR 67 and 61

Question 22

A friend asks you to deliver a package for them and they will pay you for the aircraft. Is that allowed

Answer 22

No, as a PPL you may not be compensated for a flight

Question 23

For a person under 40 when will their medical expire if it was issued on March 14th 2016

Answer 23

March 30th 2021

Question 24

What are some examples of general medical conditions that are temporarily disqualifying

Answer 24

Acute infection, anemia

Question 25

Your DL was suspended for a DUI, but you have not been convicted of a crime. Must you report that to the FAA

Answer 25

Yes, any motor vehicle action must be reported to the FAA

Question 26

You have allowed over 24 months to laps since your last flight review, is your PPL now invalid? Must must you do to fly again?

Answer 26

Obtain the necessary training and flight review endorsement from an approved CFI

Question 27

Are there any other activities a pilot can accomplish that can be substituted for a light review

Answer 27

you can use an approve flight sim or have received a new rating

Question 28

What regulations must be met prior to a pilot acting as PIC of an A/C towing a glider

Answer 28

Has the cert to fly the category class and type of aircraft
Has logged at least 100h in the category class and type of A/C
Had the endorsements for tow a glider from an authorized CFI