Pilot Qualifications

Question 1

PPL Qualifications

Answer 1

61.103/141 appendix B
-17
-English
-Knowledge- 61.105
-Practical- 61.107

Question 2

Instrument qualifications

Answer 2

61.65/141 Appendix C
-17
-PPL
-English
-Knowledge
-Practical

Question 3

Commercial qualifications

Answer 3

61.123/141 appendix D
-18
-PPL
-English
-Knowledge-61.125
-Practical- 61.127

Question 4

PPL privileges and limitations

Answer 4

61.113
-not for hire unless
Pro rata
Sales
Charity
Rescue
Incidental
Production
Tow glider
-VFR

Question 5

IFR privileges and limitations

Answer 5

• less than VFR
• Class A
• IFR flight plan
• Special VFR at night
• Pax for hire at night
• More than 50 miles for hire

Question 6

Commercial privileges and limitations

Answer 6

61.133
- Receive compensation
- Limited to part 91 operations unless additional qualifications are met
- Needs a 2nd class medical for hire

Question 7

Part 119 exceptions

Answer 7

Things you can do with a commercial license without being private or common carriage:
1. CFI
2. Air tour within 25 miles
3. Ferry/ Training
4. Aerial work
5. Sightseeing
6. Parachute
7. Helicopter
8. Part 133 (helicopter carrying external loads)
9. Emergency mail delivery
10. Carrying election candidates
11. Small UAS

Question 8

When do you need a type rating?

Answer 8

1. Large aircraft over 12,500 lbs OR
2. Turbojet OR
3. Any aircraft specified by the admin

Question 9

Turbojet

Answer 9

Compressor delivers pressurized air to the combustion chamber, turning the turbine blades
(Requires type rating)

Question 10

Turbofan

Answer 10

A ducted fan is mounted in front of the turbojet, increasing airflow and cooling for the engine
(Requires type rating)

Question 11

Turboprop

Answer 11

Turbojet is lined to a series of gears, turning a prop
(Type rating is NOT required)

Question 12

When do you need a high performance endorsement?

Answer 12

The aircraft has an engine with HP over 200

Question 13

When do you need a complex aircraft endorsement?

Answer 13

1. Retractable landing gear AND
2. Flaps AND
3. Controllable pitch propeller

Question 14

When do you need a high altitude endorsement?

Answer 14

When operating a pressurized aircraft with a max service ceiling OR max operating altitude above 25000 MSL

Question 15

Part 91

Answer 15

General aviation
-no legal rest periods
-no takeoff minimums
-least restrictive

Question 16

Part 135

Answer 16

Charter
- On demand
- 30 or fewer seats
- 7500lbs
- common or private carriage

Question 17

Part 125

Answer 17

Charter
-On demand
-20 or more seats
-6000 lbs or more
-Private carriage

Question 18

Part 121

Answer 18

Airlines
- Scheduled
- 5 round trips per week
- Two pilots
- Common carriage

Question 19

Common carriage

Answer 19

1. A holding out of a willingness to
2. Transport persons or property
3. From place to place
4. For compensation or hire

Question 20

Wet lease

Answer 20

Aircraft and crew are coming from the same entity
(Part 121 or 135)

Question 21

Dry lease

Answer 21

The aircraft and crew are coming from separate entities
(Part 91)

Question 22

Biannual flight review

Answer 22

61.56
-Preceding 24 months
-Done by a CFI/DPE
-1hour of ground, 1 hour of flight
- Checkride counts
- WINGS counts

Question 23

Passenger currency

Answer 23

91.57
- Preceding 90 days
- 3 Takeoffs/3 Landings
- Same Category, class, type (IF a type rating is required)
- Tailwheel and night time is full stop

Question 24

IFR currency

Answer 24

61.57
66HIT
6 months
6 approaches
Holding
Intercepting and
Tracking

Question 25

Safety pilot requirements

Answer 25

-PPL (same category and class) -Medical -Dual controls -Visual out of the plane

Question 26

When can you log an instrument approach?

Answer 26

-Actual: Must encounter IMC during final approach segment -Simulated: Down to minimums

Question 27

First class medical

Answer 27

-Under 40: 12 months @ 1st, then 48 months @ 3rd -Over 40: 6 months @ 1st, 6 months @ 2nd, then 12 months 3rd -ATP PIC -SIC ATP part 121 -Part 121 past age 60

Question 28

Second class medical

Answer 28

-Under 40: 12 months @ 2nd, then 48 months @ 3rd -Over 40: 12 months @ 2nd, then 12 months @ 3rd -SIC ATP part 121 -Commercial privileges

Question 29

Third class medical

Answer 29

-Under 40: 5 years -Over 40: 2 years -PPL/REC/student -CFI -DPE -Checkride (even commercial)

Question 30

Basic med requirements

Answer 30

1.US driver’s license 2.Medical after July 14, 2006 3.Comprehensive Med exam checklist 4.Physical exam by licensed physician- 48 months 5.Online education course- 24 months

Question 31

Basic med limitations

Answer 31

-No more than 7 occupants -No more than 12,500 -Less than 18,000 ft -Not international -Not exceeding 250 kts -Not for hire (except for CFI)

Question 32

Alcohol and drugs

Answer 32

91.17 FAA -8 hours after consumption -.04 blood alcohol -Not under the influence

Question 33

Special issuance

Answer 33

Ongoing -Up to the discretion of the federal air surgeon and comes with time limitations -Operations may be limited

Question 34

SODA

Answer 34

Static -A statement of demonstrated ability can be given if a condition is permanent and unchanging -Medical flight test -EX: a missing finger