Eligibility requirments
Be at least 17, speak read write English, third class med, ground a flight train endrorsement, meet areo expirenece requirement, pass knowledge and practical test.
requirments to remain current as a private pilot
Flight review in 24 months, to carry passengers 3 tsk off and landings and for night to a full stop,
define cateory class type
Cataory is broad (airplane, rotocraft, glider) Class is they charataristic of aircraft ( single engine, multi engine) Type is the make and model (C172 G400 King air 350)
are you required to log all of your flights
No, only required to log training for a certificate, flight review, rating. However it is good practice.
What must a pilot do to regain currancy if it has been over 24 months
Complétate a new flight review, (1 hour ground, 1 hour flight training.)
are there any other ays that can count as a flight review?
Earning a new certificate or rating, FAA wings program. (Note: TAILWHEEL DOES NOT COUNT!!! Unless the CFI signs an endorsement for a flight review)
Being Current VS. Being Proficient
Being current mean the pilot has met the FAA requirements to exercise the privileges of their cert. Being proficient means the pilot is capable of conducting the flight with a high degree of competence.
how will establishing a personal minimums checklist help reduce risk
Pre-established numbers makes it easier to come to a smart go/no-go or diversion decision.
Should you fly an airplane with avionics with that you are unfamiliar with for a VFR flight?
No
your permanent mailing adress changed, how long may the pilot exersise the pivilages of their cerfificate befor notifing the FAA airman cert banch
30 days after the move
how can apilot us the PAVE model to minimize risk.
Pilot, Aircraft, enViroment, External Pressures. For Pilot us the IMSAFE checklist. Aircraft factor evaluates whether hit aircraft is suitable and equipped for the flight. enViroment focuses on weather, terrain and other external conditions. External Pressures girlfriend said im gonna break up with you if you don’t take me for a flight.
What privileges and limitations apply to a Private Pilot
You cannot fly for hire, may not pay less than the pro rata share of the expenses of a flight, may act as PIC for a charitable, non profit events (must comply with 14 CFR 91.146
What is the pro rata share
Pro rata mean proportional. The pilot may not pay less than the proportional share of the operating expenses of a flight with passengers.
What must a pilot have in their physical possession or readily accessible in the aircraft?
Pilot Certificate, Medical certificate, Photo ID
Definition of a high performance airplane, and what must you do to act as PIC of such airplane
An engine with more than 200 horsepower. To be PIC you have to: receive and logged ground and flight training, receive and logged an endorsement.
What is the definition of a complex airplane and hat must you do to at as PIC of such airplane
An airplane that has a retractable landing gear, flaps, and a controlable pitch propeller, To act as PIC you hace to: receive and logged ground and flight training, receive and logged an endorsement.
To operate a tailwheel what training must a pilot do
Received and logged flight training from a CFI in a tailwheel , and received a logbook endorsement
Towing a glider?
Must be private pilot and have 100 hrs PIC time in the category class and type, must also have ground and flight training and log book endorcement, performed 3 actual or simulated glider tows in the 12 months
What med cert is required to be a private pilot
Third class
When does third class expire?
5 years under 40, 2 years over 40
What can a pilot do if they can’t obtain a med cert
May be able to get a SODA (statement of demonstrated ability
Allergies are affecting you and you took allergies medicine, can you still fly?
No because the medicine can cause drowsiness and cognitive deficits, which makes flying less safe.
How long should you wait after taking medicine that is NOT on the do-not-fly-list?
Wait 5 dosage intervals after the last dose. (“Take meds every 8 hours”… 8x5=40 hours wait time)
