Pilot Qualifications

Question 1

PPL Airplane eligibility requirements (6)

Answer 1

1. 17 y/o
2. read, write, speak, understand English
3. hold at least a 3rd class medical
4. ground/training endorsements
5. meet experience requirements
6. passed required knowledge test and practical tests

Question 2

privileges of a PPL (5)

Answer 2

can act as pic of aircraft for charitable/nonprofit/community event, can be fully reimbursed for search and rescue ops, demonstrate aircraft for prospective buyer (200hrs logged), pic of glider or unpowered ultralight (61.69), conducting flight test in light-sport aircraft for certification in light-sport category

Question 3

limitations of PPL

Answer 3

cannot pay less than the pro rata share of operating expenses and cannot cary passengers/property for compensation or hire

Question 4

explain pro rata share for PPL

Answer 4

the PIC cannot pay less than their proportional cut of the operating expenses of the aircraft (fuel, oil, airport expenditures, rental fees)

Question 5

can someone help pay for a maintenance check?

Answer 5

no because it doesn’t involve fuel, oil, rental fees, or airport expenditures

Question 6

required docs for a crew member of a civil aircraft

Answer 6

medical certificate, photo identification, pilots certificate

Question 7

required docs for a ramp inspection

Answer 7

medical certificate, photo identification, and pilots certificate

Question 8

definition of high-performance

Answer 8

an aircraft with more than 200 horsepower

Question 9

how to act as pic of high-performance

Answer 9

received ground and flight training from authorized instructor in a high-performance and have been found proficient (flight sim too), and received and logged one-time endorsement from an authorized instructor

Question 10

what other aircraft require specific training and a log book endorsement (other than high-per)

Answer 10

High altitude and tail wheel

Question 11

def of a high-altitude airplane

Answer 11

a pressurized airplane that has a max altitude or service ceiling above 25,000ft MSL

Question 12

def of tailwheel airplane

Answer 12

airplane with a tailwheel instead of tripod

Question 13

def of a complex airplane

Answer 13

airplane which has retractable landing gear, flaps, and controllable pitch prop

Question 14

to act as PIC of a complex aircraft, you must…

Answer 14

received and logged required ground and flight training from authorized instructor in a complex airplane or flight sim, received one-time endorsement

Question 15

definition of category with respect to airmen

Answer 15

broad classification of aircraft. EX: airplane, rotorcraft, gliders,

Question 16

definition of class with respect to airmen

Answer 16

classification of aircraft within a category. EX: single engine land, multi engine land…

Question 17

definition of type with respect to airmen

Answer 17

specific make and basic model of aircraft EX: C-172, C-150…

Question 18

currency requirements for PPL

Answer 18

flight review in the last 24 months

Question 19

currency requirements to carry passengers day

Answer 19

3 takeoffs and landings in same category, class, and type if needed

Question 20

currency requirements to carry passengers night

Answer 20

1 hr after sunset and 1 hr before sunrise, 3 takeoffs and landings to a full stopping same category, class, and type to a FULL STOP

Question 21

currency requirements tailwheel

Answer 21

3 takeoffs and landings to a full stop

Question 22

are you required to keep up with logging recent flights

Answer 22

no, only flight training for a certificate, rating, flight review, or recency is required to be logged

Question 23

can you log PIC time if you’re in a complex + high performance aircraft and your friend is acting as PIC and you’re the sole manipulator of the controls? why?

Answer 23

yes because you’re in an aircraft with someone who has the correct ratings/endorsements. you can log the PIC time but you cannot act as PIC

Question 24

definition of current

Answer 24

accomplished the minimum FAA reg requirements so he/she can exercise the privileges of their certificate. means you’re technically “legal”

Question 25

definition of proficient

Answer 25

pilot is capable of conducting a flight with a high degree of competence with a wide range of knowledge and skills. difference between being "legal" and "smart and safe"

Question 26

what are my personal minimums?

Answer 26

ceiling of 3000ft. AGL

Question 27

should you go up in an aircraft that you are unfamiliar with the avionics/electrical?

Answer 27

you technically are allowed to but it is not smart.

Question 28

how many days can you exercise flight privileges after a housing change?

Answer 28

30 days after moving

Question 29

What is SIC time?

Answer 29

1. qualified by SIC by 61.55 and occupies crew member station in an aircraft that requires more than 1 pilot. 2. holds appropriate cat, class, and inst. rating for the aircraft being flown and more than 1 pilot is required

Question 30

what medical is required for PPL

Answer 30

3rd class medical

Question 31

how long is a 3rd class medical good for under 40

Answer 31

end of the 60th month of the date of the examination

Question 32

how long is a 3rd class medical good for over 40

Answer 32

end of the 24th month of the date of the examination

Question 33

can you go fly after taking allergy medication

Answer 33

technically yes but it is not recommended. 14 CFR prohibits pilots performing crew member duties under medication that affects the body in any way contrary to safety

Question 34

side effects from over counter drugs

Answer 34

have potential for adverse side effects like drowsiness and cognitive defects

Question 35

where to find list of med conditions that may disqualify you from getting a med certificate

Answer 35

part 67 and requirements for med in part 61

Question 36

BasicMed Requirements (5)

Answer 36

1. US Drivers license 2. Hold/have held med certificate by FAA any point after July 14, 2006 3. Answer health questions on the Comprehensive Medical Examination Checklist 4. physical examination by state-licensed physician and physician complete the CMEC 5. take BasicMed online education corse

Question 37

privileges of BasicMed

Answer 37

able to conduct anything with your pilot certificate and a third class medical

Question 38

limitations of BasicMed

Answer 38

1. no more than 5 passengers, 6 including yourself 2. maximum takeoff weight no more than 6000 pounds, 3. aircraft that is authorized to carry no more than 6 occupants 4. flight in US at indicated airspeed of 250 or less, and altitude at/below 18,000ft MSL 5. No fly for compensation or hire

Question 39

requirements to maintain BasicMed

Answer 39

1. have a CMEC that shows recent physical exam within past 48 months 2. being treated by a physician for medical conditions that may affect flight safety 3. course completion certificate issued by BasicMed training course provider within past 24 calendar months