Flight > Pilot Rules > Flashcards

Pilot Rules Flashcards

(52 cards)

Study These Flashcards
1
Q

Where are the federal rules for aircraft operations found?

A

Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (FARs)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What are the main parts of the FARs relevant to pilots?

A

Part 1: Definitions and Abbreviations; Part 61: Certification; Part 91: General Operating and Flight Rules; Part 141: Pilot Schools

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What documents must a pilot have when flying (PPM)?

A

Pilot Certificate, Photo ID, Medical Certificate

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Who can request to see a pilot’s documents?

A

FAA, NTSB, or law enforcement

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What is required to fly across international borders?

A

Restricted radiotelephone operator permit. No additional training. Just cash for FAA

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is the difference between a certificate and a license?

A

A certificate means qualification; a license means permission

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What are aircraft categories based on intended use?

A

Transport, Normal, Utility, Acrobatic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What do standard airworthiness certificates indicate?

A

The maneuvers the aircraft can do

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What do special airworthiness certificates prohibit?

A

Carriage of people or cargo for hire

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What are the three classes of medical certificates?

A

First, Second, Third

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What is the validity of a first class medical certificate?

A

6 CALENDAR months if 40+, 12 calendar months otherwise

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is the second class medical certificate used for?

A

Flying for hire; lasts 12 calendar months after 1st class expires

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What is the third class medical certificate used for? How long does it last?

A

All pilots; lasts 60 months if under 40, 24 otherwise

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What can a student pilot do?

A

Fly solo with endorsements, limited by instructor’s logbook notes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What are some student pilot restrictions?

A

Cannot carry passengers, fly for hire, or in Class B airspace unless endorsed

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What can a private pilot do?

A

Act as PIC of light sport or certificated airplanes based on rating

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What is required to keep your pilot certificate current?

A

Flight review within 24 calendar months. proficiency check, or FAA award program in past 12 months

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

What is required to carry passengers as PIC?

A

61.57
3 takeoffs and landings in last 90 days in same category/class/type

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

What are the rules for night flights with passengers?

A

3 takeoffs and landings at night in last 90 days

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

What endorsements might be required after getting a PPL?

A

Complex, High-performance, Tailwheel

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

What must you do if your address changes?

Study These Flashcards
A

Notify FAA Airman Certification Branch

22
Q

Who has right of way in distress?

Study These Flashcards
A

Aircraft in distress

23
Q

Which aircraft category has right of way?

Study These Flashcards
A

Less maneuverable; e.g. hot air balloon > glider > airship > power aircraft

24
Q

What happens if two aircraft of the same category converge?

Study These Flashcards
A

The aircraft to the right has right of way

25
Who has right of way during overtaking?
The aircraft being overtaken
26
What is the rule for head-on aircraft?
Both turn to the right
27
Who has right of way during landing?
Aircraft on final; if both on final, the lower aircraft
28
What is recommended during climbs/descents?
Shallow turns and nose lowering to scan for traffic
29
What are rules for formation flying?
Only by prearrangement; not allowed with paying passengers
30
Where is aerobatics prohibited?
Class B, C, D, and E near airports or airways; below 1500 ft AGL; visibility < 3 miles; over congested areas or assemblies
31
What are the VFR cruise altitude rules?
0–179°: odd + 500 ft; 180–359°: even + 500 ft
32
When is oxygen required at high altitude?
12,500–14,000 ft for >30 mins (crew); 14,000 ft (crew always); 15,000 ft (passengers must be provided)
33
What are the low altitude flight rules?
Stay 500 ft AGL, 500 ft away from people/structures; 2000 ft over congested areas
34
What does LAHSO stand for?
Land and Hold Short Operations
35
Who do you report accidents to?
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
36
When must accidents be reported?
Immediately or within 10 days in writing
37
What aircraft require endorsements?
High Performance: >200 HP Complex: Retractable gear, flaps, AND constant speed propellor
38
Class G minimums?
39
Difference between restricted areas and MOAs?
In MOAs, there are a higher than normal concentration of millitary aircraft doing things like formation flight etc.... In restricted areas, they are doing dangerous things like firing missles and dropping bombs.
40
What are SATRs and SFRAs?
41
What is ADM?
The systematic approach to the mental process of chosing the best course of action given a set of circumstances.
42
What checklist tells you if you are fit to fly?
Illness Medication Stress Alcohol Fatigue Emotions
43
VFR, marginal VFR, and IFR categorization? What's the difference between these as the VFR minimums?
The VFR minimums are legally binding. The VFR, mVFR, IFR, and low LIFR categories are for weather categorizations for wx charts. VFR: 5+ SM visibility, cloud base above 3000 AGL mVFR: 3-5 SM visibility, cloud bases 1000-3000 IFR: <3Sm visibility, cloud bases <1500
44
What's the FAA's catch-all for preflight planning?
91.103 "Each pilot in command shall, before beginning a flight, become familiar with all available information concerning that flight. "
45
Name every category and class and tell the difference.
Airplane * Single-Engine Land * Single-Engine Sea * Multi-Engine Land * Multi-Engine Sea Glider * None Rotorcraft * Helicopter * Gyroplane Lighter-Than-Air * Airship * Balloon Powered Lift None Powered Parachute Powered Parachute Land Powered Parachute Sea Weight-Shift Control Weight-Shift Control Land Weight-Shift Control Sea Rocket None
46
FAR requirements on seatbelts and harnesses?
-91.107 and 91.105 - Pilot must brief passengers on how to use safety belts/harnesses - Passengers need seatbelts and harnesses for taxi, take-off and landing - Seatbelts required for pilots in flight, not shoulder harnesses
47
Process for INOP Equipment?
1. Check MEL. If it exists, look at it and you are done. 2. Check the KOL/KOEL 3. Check Type Certificate Data Sheet 4. Check ADs 5. Check 91.20 6. Check EL
48
ATOMATO FLAMES?
Airspeed indicator Tachometer Oil pressure Manifold pressure per altitude engine Alitimeter Temperature gauge per liquid cooled engine. Oil temperature Fuel indicator Landing gear indicator if landing gear is retractable Anticollision lights (beacon and strobe) Magnetic heading indicator Emergency location transmitter Seatbelts
49
FLAPS?
Fuses (or circuit breakers) Landing light if flying for hire Anticollision lights Position lights Source of power (alternator, battery)
50
What are the three definitions of night and their purposes?
Sunset to Sunrise: Night lights Evening Civil Twilight end: beginning of morning civil twilight: Logging night time 1 hr after sunset to 1 hour before sunrise: Night currency (3 TO and landing to full stop within preceding 90 days)
51
What are the certification requirements for a PPL?
61.103 a) at least 17 for ASEL b) read, write, speak English c) logbook endorsement for aero knowledge d) passing aero knowledge e) flight training from a CFI logged in logbook f) Endorsement from CFI for practical test g) meet aeronautical experience requirements h) pass practical test i) comply with part 61 j) hold a student pilot certificate
52
What are the time requirements for a PPL?
40 hrs flight time 20 hrs with CFI 10 hrs solo 20 hrs CFI = 3 hrs XC 3 hrs night One xc of 100+ nm 10 take offs and landings to a full sop 3 hrs hood 10 hrs solo = 5 hrs solo xc one solo xc of 150 nm three take offs and landings
Flight
flashcards
Decks in class (11)
# Cards
Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2026 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions