The minimum age to hold a private pilot certificate for airplane is
B. 17 years. FAR 61.103(a): Applicant must be at least 17 years of age.
The minimum total flight time required for a private pilot certificate (airplane) is
B. 40 hours. FAR 61.109(a): At least 40 hours of flight time.
A private pilot flight review is required every
B. 24 calendar months. FAR 61.56(a): Every 24 calendar months.
To act as PIC carrying passengers at night, a private pilot must have made within the preceding 90 days
B. three takeoffs and three landings to a full stop at night. FAR 61.57(b): Three takeoffs and three landings to a full stop as sole manipulator, at night, carrying passengers.
A third-class medical certificate for a pilot under age 40 expires at the end of the
C. 60th month after issuance. FAR 61.23(d): 60 calendar months for operations requiring private pilot privileges if under age 40 at examination.
The documents required to be on board a U.S.-registered civil aircraft are
B. airworthiness certificate, registration, and operating limitations. FAR 91.203(a)(1): Airworthiness certificate; FAR 91.9 and 91.203: Registration and operating limitations.
No person may act as PIC of an aircraft carrying passengers for compensation or hire unless that person holds
B. a commercial pilot certificate. FAR 61.133(a): Commercial pilot certificate required for compensation or hire.
A recreational pilot may not act as PIC in airspace requiring
A. ATC communication. FAR 61.101(e): Recreational pilot limitations include no operations in airspace requiring communication with ATC.
The responsibility for ensuring an aircraft is airworthy before flight rests with
C. the pilot in command. FAR 91.7: Pilot in command responsible for determining airworthiness.
An aircraft accident must be reported to the NTSB if it results in
A. substantial damage or serious injury. FAR 830.5: Immediate notification for serious injury or substantial damage.
No person may operate an aircraft within 8 hours after consuming alcohol or with
B. 0.04% BAC. FAR 91.17(a): No operation with 0.04% or more BAC, or within 8 hours.
The minimum fuel required for VFR day flight in an airplane is
B. 30 minutes reserve. FAR 91.151(a): Enough fuel to reach destination plus 30 minutes at normal cruising speed, day VFR.
To carry passengers, a private pilot must have made at least three takeoffs and landings within the preceding
C. 90 days. FAR 61.57(a): Three takeoffs and landings within 90 days.
Deviation from an ATC clearance is authorized
A. only in an emergency. FAR 91.3(a): PIC may deviate in emergency; notify ATC ASAP per 91.123(c).
Light gun signal steady green on the ground means
B. cleared for taxi. AIM 4-3-13: Steady green – cleared to taxi.
A private pilot may not pay less than the pro rata share of operating expenses when carrying
C. passengers sharing expenses. FAR 61.113(c): Private pilot may share pro rata expenses.
The PIC must ensure all passengers are briefed on
B. seatbelts, no smoking, and emergency exits. FAR 91.107(b): Briefing on seatbelts; no smoking per 91.21.
ELT batteries must be replaced when
A. 50% of useful life expired. FAR 91.207(d): When 50% of useful life or 1 cumulative hour of use expired.
Transponder with Mode C is required
A. in all Class B airspace. FAR 91.215: Mode C required in Class A, B, C, and veil.
Supplemental oxygen is required above
A. 12,500 feet MSL for more than 30 minutes. FAR 91.211: Above 12,500 feet MSL up to 14,000 for over 30 minutes; above 14,000 always for crew; above 15,000 for passengers.
Basic VFR weather minimums in Class G airspace below 10,000 MSL, above 1,200 feet AGL, day are
B. 3 SM visibility, 500 below, 1,000 above, 2,000 horizontal. FAR 91.155: 3 SM, 500-1,000-2,000.
The maximum indicated airspeed in Class B airspace below 10,000 feet MSL is
B. 250 knots. FAR 91.117(c): 250 knots below 10,000 MSL unless authorized.
Position lights are required
A. from sunset to sunrise. FAR 91.209(a): From sunset to sunrise.
An annual inspection is valid for
A. 12 calendar months. FAR 91.409(a): 12 calendar months.
