Task A - Pilot Qualifications

Question 1

IR.I.A.K1

Certification requirements, recency of experience, and recordkeeping.

Question 2

IR.I.A.K2

Privileges and limitations.

Answer 2

Privileges:

A) Under instrument flight rules (IFR flight plan),
B) In weather conditions less than the minimum for VFR flight,
C) In Class A airspace,
D) Under Special VFR within Class B, Class C, Class D and Class E surface areas between sunset and sunrise.

Limitations:

A) When carrying passengers for hire on cross-country flights in excess of 50 nautical miles or at night. (Private pilot only)

• You are not IFR rated in a helicopter

Question 3

IR.I.A.K3

Part 68 BasicMed Privileges and Limitations

Question 4

When do you need an Instrument Rating?

Answer 4

• When flying in conditions that are below the minimum required for VFR flight
• Anytime you are on a IFR flight plan
• If you want to fly into Class A airspace

Question 5

When is a IFR flight plan required

Answer 5

• Flight into controlled airspace while in IMC
• In Class A Airspace

In Uncontrolled airspace
- Must be IFR rated
- IFR flight plan no required

Question 6

What should you do when departing outside of controlled airspace during IMC

Answer 6

• File IFR flight plan
• Receive clearance before entering controlled airspace

Question 7

What must you do in order to remain current for IFR flight?

Answer 7

Within the last 6 months you must do
- 6 instrument approaches
- Holding procedures
- Intercepting and tracking courses using navigational systems

Question 8

What training devices can you use to remain current?

Answer 8

• Airplane
• Approved flight simulator
• Flight training device

Question 9

What do you do if you let your IFR recency lapse?

Answer 9

You have 6 months to regain proficiency

This can be done in
- Simulator
- in airplane with safety pilot (VMC)

Question 10

If you dont become current in the 6 month grace period what must you do

Answer 10

Pass an Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC)

Question 11

Who can conduct an Instrument Proficiency Check?

Answer 11

• FAA Examiner (DPE)
• Instrument Instructor

Question 12

How long are you current again after an IPC?

Answer 12

6 calendar months after an IPC

Question 13

What is IFR flight time

Answer 13

• Flying the aircraft solely by reference to flight instruments (actual or simulated)

Question 14

What must you put in your logbook in order to log sim instrument?

Answer 14

Pilot must enter
- Place
- Type of each instrument approach
- Name of safety pilot

Question 15

What are the qualifications for a safety pilot

Answer 15

• At least a private pilot
• Appropriately rated in the aircraft
• Has a valid flight review