What are the Certification requirements per FAR 61.103?
A.) Be at least 17 years old
B.) Be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
C.) Pass the aeronautical knowledge test
D.) Received the required flight training
E.) Have the required aeronautical experience
F.) Have the required logbook endorsements from an authorized instructor
G.) Hold at least a student pilot certificate
What is the Aeronautical Experience per FAR 61.109?
A) 40 hours total
B) 20 hours of dual instruction
C) 10 hours solo
* 5 hours must be solo cross-country
* 3 solo takeoffs & landings at towered airport
* One cross country at least 150 NM total distance, with full stop landings at
three points, one segment of the flight consisting of a straight line distance of
more than 50 NM.
D) 3 hours simulated instrument
E) 3 hours night
* 10 takeoffs and landings to a full stop at a towered airport
* XC of 100 nm total distance
What is the Recent Flight Experience (staying current) (FAR 61.56 & 61.57) to Carry Passengers?
3 takeoffs and landings within the preceding 90 days. If in a tailwheel must be to a full stop.
What is the Recent Flight Experience (staying current) (FAR 61.56 & 61.57) to Carry Passengers AT NIGHT?
3 takeoffs and landings to a full stop
between 1 after sunset and 1 hour before sunrise.
How often do you need a Flight Review? How many hours are needed for one?
Every 24 calendar months, including at least 1 hour of ground and 1 hour flight. (a satisfactory check ride can take the place of this or the wings program(for the ground portion))
When do we need to log flights?
We are required to only log what keeps us current, or if working towards a certification. We are not required to log all flights.
What is the regulation that applies to the privileges and limitations of a Private Pilot?
FAR 61.113
What is the acronym for the privileges and limitations of a Private Pilot?
PSCRIPT
Pro rata share (share expenses of a flight with passengers)
Salesman (if you have 200 hours)
Charity (can be PIC of charity event as long as you meet requirements of 91.146)
Rescue (can be reimbursed for search & rescue operations)
Incidental a business
Production
Towing a glider (as long as you meet the requirements of 61.69)
What are the three classes of Medical Certificates? Whats the regulation that describes these?
A.) 1ST CLASS: Airline Transportation Pilot
UNDER 40: 12 calendar months
OVER 40: 6 calendar months
B.) 2ND CLASS: Commercial Pilots
12 calendar months for any age
C.) 3RD CLASS: Private Pilots
UNDER 40: 60 calendar months (5 years)
FAR 61.23
What are the required documents a pilot has to carry per FAR 61.3?
A.) Medical Certificate
B.) Government-issued photo ID
C.) Pilot certification
What do you need to fly under basic med?
- U.S. driver’s licenses
- FAA medical certificate valid after July 14, 2006 (cannot have been denied or revoked)
- Every 24 months you need to complete a free medical education course (good to the last day of the month)
- Answer health questions on the (CMEC) comprehensive medical examination
- your physical examination by a state-licensed physician and have them complete the CMEC (keep the CMEC)
- take the online medical course and complete the consent to the National Driver Registration (NDR) check. (keep the course completion document)
What are the privileges of a basic med?
- Aircraft up to 6 seats
- up to 6 people (including pilot)
- 6,000 LBS max takeoff weight or less
- VFR or IFR.. up to but not including 18,000 feet
- 250 kts IAS max. (its ok if the aircraft can fly faster than that, but you are limited to that airspeed)
- not for hire
- not flights outside of the U.S. (unless country you’re flying to allows it)
- same limitations as a pilot (pro rate share, search and rescue, etc.)
What’s the difference between Proficiency vs. currency?
- PROFICIENCY:
Ready to handle any situation at any time. - CURRENCY:
Met the bare minimums to stay legal
