Section 1: Pilot Qualifications

Question 1

What are the five requirements of private pilots?

Answer 1

1. Must be 17 years of age
2. Be able to read/write/speak/understand the english language
3. Receive a logbook endorsement/ training from CFI
4. Pass AKT
5. Meet aeronautical experience/ pass the practical exam

Question 2

Where in the FAR/AIM does it talk about eligibility requirements for a private pilot?

Answer 2

61.103

Question 3

What is the acronym to remember private pilot privileges and limitations?

Answer 3

PSCRIPT

Question 4

What does PSCRIPT stand for?

Answer 4

P: Pro-Rata Share
S: Sales Demonstration Flight
C: Charity or Nonprofit Event
R: Rescue/ Search Operation
I: Incidental to Business
P: Production Test Flight
T: Tow a Glider

Question 5

What does pro-rata share mean?

Answer 5

You must pay no less than share of operating expenses, and cannot be compensated.

Question 6

When can you conduct a sales demonstration flight as a private pilot?

Answer 6

When you have more than 200 hours in the same category/class/type of plane.

Question 7

You can do a charity or nonprofit event as a private pilot as complying to what section of the FAR/AIM?

Answer 7

91.146

Question 8

Can private pilots assist in search and rescue operations?

Answer 8

Yes, when it’s official and government sponsored, and you can be reimbursed for expenses (like fuel, oil, etc.)

Question 9

What section of the FAR/AIM talks about towing a glider?

Answer 9

61.69

Question 10

What are the four required documents needed as a private pilot and what section do you find this information in in the FAR/AIM?

Answer 10

1. Pilot Certificate (Student Certificate if solo)
2. Government issued photo id (drivers license, passport)
3. Valid Medical
4. A logbook endorsement if you are a solo student

Found in section 61.3

Question 11

What are the two things first class medicals are required for?

Answer 11

1. PIC ATP Privileges
2. Exercising the second-in-command privileges of an airline transport pilot certificate that requires 3 or more pilots, or when serving as a required flight crew-member under Part 121 and 60 years old or older

Question 12

How long are first class medical privileges valid for if UNDER 40 years old?

Answer 12

12 calendar months if UNDER 40 years old

Question 13

How long are first class medical privileges valid for if OVER 40 years old?

Answer 13

6 calendar months if OVER 40 years old

Question 14

What are the two things second class medicals are required for?

Answer 14

1. Second-in-command privileges of an airline transport pilot certificate under Part 121
2. Privileges of a commercial pilot certificate

Question 15

If exercising ATC SIC privileges (any age), how long are second class medical privileges valid for?

Answer 15

12 calendar months

Question 16

How long are second class medical privileges valid for if UNDER 40 years old?

Answer 16

60 calendar months

Question 17

How long are second class medical privileges valid for if OVER 40 years old?

Answer 17

24 calendar months

Question 18

What are the five things third class medicals are required for?

Answer 18

1. Exercising the privileges of a private pilot, recreational pilot, or student pilot certificate
2. Exercising the privileges of a flight instructor certificate and acting as PIC
3. Exercising the privileges of a flight instructor certificate and serving as a required flight crew-member
4. Taking a practical test in an aircraft for a recreational pilot, private pilot, commercial pilot, airline transport pilot, or flight instructor certificate
5. When performing the duties as an Examiner in an aircraft when administering a practical test or proficiency check

Question 19

How long are third class medical privileges valid for if UNDER 40 years old?

Answer 19

60 calendar months

Question 20

How long are third class medical privileges valid for if OVER 40 years old?

Answer 20

24 calendar months

Question 21

What was BasicMed created by the FAA?

Answer 21

as a way to fly without having to visit an AME.

Question 22

What are the three requirements of getting a BasicMed?

Answer 22

1. Fill out a Comprehensive Medical Examination Checklist (CMEC) and bring to your physician every 48 months
2. Complete an online course every 24 months
3. Must have held a medical past July 14 2006

Question 23

What are the five limitations of using BasicMed?

Answer 23

1. Cannot fly for compensation or hire
2. Cannot fly an aircraft certified for more than 6 occupants
3. Cannot fly an aircraft with max gross TO weight of 6,000lbs+
4. Cannot fly above 18,000’
5. Cannot exceed 250kts

Question 24

Where in the FAR/AIM can you find information on currency and recency?

Answer 24

61.57

Question 25

During the day, what are the recency requirements to fly passengers?

Answer 25

No person shall carry passengers unless that person has made 3 takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 days in the same category/class/type of aircraft to be flown. Must be full stop landings in a tailwheel.

Question 26

During the night, what are the recency requirements to fly passengers?

Answer 26

No person shall carry passengers unless that person has made 3 takeoffs and landings at night and to a full stop in the preceding 90 days in the same category/class/type of aircraft to be flown.

Question 27

No person shall act as PIC without having had a flight review within the preceding _____ calendar months, containing at least ____ hr(s) of ground and ____ hr(s) of flight

Answer 27

24; 1; 1

Question 28

When is a flight review not necessary?

Answer 28

If in the past 24 calendar months, the pilot has passed a checkride with a DPE.