PILOT QUALS/AIRWORTHINESS REQS

Question 1

What are the eligibility requirements for obtaining a private pilot certificate?

Answer 1

At least 17 years of age
Ability to read, speak, write, and understand English
Proper endorsements from an authorized instructor
Passing the FAA knowledge test
Meeting aeronautical experience requirements
Passing a practical test
Holding a student pilot certificate

Question 3

What are the aeronautical knowledge areas required for a private pilot certificate?

Answer 3

Covered in §61.105
Includes various topics related to aviation knowledge

Question 4

What are the flight proficiency areas required for a private pilot certificate?

Answer 4

Covered in §61.107
Includes various skills and maneuvers necessary for safe flight

Question 5

What are the aeronautical experience requirements for a private pilot certificate according to §61.109?

Answer 5

40 hours total time
20 hours of instruction from an authorized instructor
10 hours of solo flight time
5 hours of solo cross-country time
Specific requirements for solo cross-country flight
Night flight training
Dual cross-country flight
Instrument time
Recent training within the preceding 2 calendar months

Question 6

What are the requirements for recent flight experience for a private pilot certificate?

Answer 6

Flight Review every 24 calendar months
Daytime and nighttime currency requirements within the preceding 90 days

Question 7

What must pilots log any flight they plan to use for?

Answer 7

Currency requirements
Meeting aeronautical experience requirements of a certificate or rating

Question 8

What are the privileges and limitations of a private pilot certificate according to §61.113?

Answer 8

Ability to fly aircraft within the category and class listed on the certificate
Requirements for specific endorsements for certain aircraft
Limitations on sharing operating expenses with passengers

Question 9

What are the medical certificate requirements for private pilots according to §61.23?

Answer 9

Different classes of medical certificates with varying durations based on age and privileges
Restrictions and privileges associated with each class

Question 10

What documents are required to exercise private pilot privileges according to §61.3?

Answer 10

Current pilot certificate
Current government-issued photo ID
Current medical certificate

Question 11

What are the privileges and limitations of BasicMed according to Part 68?

Answer 11

Alternative to FAA medical certificate
Requirements for aircraft and operating limitations
Restrictions on previous medical history and examination dates

Question 12

What are the requirements for aircraft under BasicMed?

Answer 12

Maximum occupants and certificated takeoff weight limitations

Question 13

What are the operating requirements under BasicMed?

Answer 13

Passenger limit
Operating conditions including altitude and speed restrictions
Prohibition on operating for compensation or hire

Question 14

What are the conditions for using BasicMed?

Answer 14

Not having been denied issuance on the most recent aviation medical exam
Passing an aviation medical exam after July 14th, 2006

Question 15

What is the difference between proficiency and currency?

Answer 15

Proficiency: Skills and knowledge to safely conduct flight/maneuver
Currency: Meeting FAA requirements on paper

Question 16

Why is both proficiency and currency important for pilots?

Answer 16

Essential for safe and legal flying
Proficiency ensures actual ability to handle the aircraft

Question 17

What are the potential risks of flying unfamiliar airplanes or operating with unfamiliar avionics?

Answer 17

ncreased danger until pilot gains familiarity
Importance of gaining comfort with new characteristics

Question 18

How can familiarity with unfamiliar airplanes or avionics be gained?

Answer 18

With a certified flight instructor (CFI) on board
With a proficient and current pilot familiar with the specific aircraft

Question 19

What are the requirements for aeronautical knowledge according to §61.105?

Answer 19

Covered areas necessary for obtaining a private pilot certificate

Question 20

What are the requirements for flight proficiency according to §61.107?

Answer 20

Specific skills and maneuvers necessary for private pilot certificate

Question 21

What are the privileges and limitations regarding operating expenses sharing for private pilots?

Answer 21

Prohibition on paying less than the pro rata share, except for immediate family

Question 22

What are the requirements for maintaining recent flight experience for private pilots?

Answer 22

Flight review every 24 calendar months
Daytime and nighttime currency requirements within the preceding 90 days

Question 23

Where can the location and expiration dates of certification be found?

Answer 23

Part 91.203

Question 24

What are the expiration conditions for a Registration document?

Answer 24

Expiration date (typically 84 calendar months)
Change of ownership
30 days after death of owner
Registered in foreign country
Surrendered to the FAA
Holder loses US citizenship
Aircraft destruction or scrapping

Question 25

What are the required inspections for maintaining airworthiness?

Answer 25

Annual Inspection VOR Check 100-hour Inspection Altimeter and Pitot Static System Inspection Transponder Inspection ELT Inspection

Question 26

What is the purpose of Airworthiness Directives (ADs)?

Answer 26

Mandatory inspections/maintenance to ensure aircraft safety

Question 27

What are the three types of Airworthiness Directives (ADs)?

Answer 27

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) Final Rule Emergency ADs

Question 28

Where can Airworthiness Directives be found?

Answer 28

FAA.gov website, Regulations & Policies tab, Airworthiness Directive (ADs) section

Question 29

What is the purpose of a Special Flight Permit?

Answer 29

Permission to fly an un-airworthy aircraft for maintenance or inspection purposes

Question 30

How can a Special Flight Permit be obtained?

Answer 30

By submitting an application to the local FAA servicing office, possibly online

Question 31

What is pilot-performed preventative maintenance?

Answer 31

Maintenance performed by pilots without requiring an A&P certificate

Question 32

What are the equipment requirements for day and night VFR flights according to §91.205?

Answer 32

Detailed by ATOMATOFLAMES and ATOMATOFLAMES + FLAPS acronyms respectively

Question 33

What should be done when encountering inoperative equipment during a flight?

Answer 33

Determine if it's required equipment; if yes, get it fixed or obtain a special flight permit; if not, placard it as inoperative

Question 34

What is an Approved Minimum Equipment List (MEL)?

Answer 34

A list of equipment that can be inoperative while maintaining airworthiness

Question 35

What is a Kind of Operation Equipment List (KOEL)?

Answer 35

A list of required equipment specific to the operation the aircraft is conducting

Question 36

What are discrepancy records and placards used for?

Answer 36

To record and signal inoperative equipment or discrepancies found during inspections

Question 37

How many maintenance logbooks does an airplane have?

Answer 37

Three: airframe, engine, and propeller logbooks

Question 38

What must be entered into the appropriate logbook after maintenance?

Answer 38

Any maintenance done to the airplane, including preventative maintenance

Question 39

What is the purpose of an airworthiness certificate?

Answer 39

To certify that the aircraft is in a condition for safe flight

Question 40

What are the expiration conditions for a radio operator license?

Answer 40

None specified in the notes

Question 41

ow often must the ELT inspection be performed?

Answer 41

Every 12 calendar months

Question 42

What is the purpose of a VOR check?

Answer 42

to ensure accuracy when flying on IFR clearance

Question 43

What are Special Airworthiness Information Bulletins (SAIBs)?

Answer 43

Information tools providing non-regulatory guidance to the aviation community

Question 44

What are the conditions for obtaining a Special Flight Permit?

Answer 44

Submitting an application to the local FAA office on a case-by-case basis

Question 45

What actions can pilots perform under pilot-performed preventative maintenance?

Answer 45

Actions listed in Part 43 Appendix A section (c)