Preflight Preperation & Procedures

To be eligible for a Private Pilot Certificate, A person must:

Be at least 17 years old

Pass knowledge and practical test

Speak English

Hold at least 3rd class medical

Receive proper endorsements for ground and flight training

Meet time and experience requirements for private pilot rating

What are the privileges and limitations of a private pilot certificate?

You may not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire.

May not pass less than pro rate share of the operating expenses of a flight with passengers, provided that expenses involve only fuel, oil, airport expenditures, or rental fees.

May act as Pilot in Command for charity, nonprofit, or community event flight.

May be reimbursed for expenses for search and rescue.

May demonstrate an aircraft for sale to a buyer with at least 200 logged flight time.

What documents must you have in person to act as PIC?

Pilot license/Certificate

Medical certificate

Gov-issued photo ID

What is a high-performance airplane and what are the requirements to act as PIC of one?

An airplane with more than 200 horsepower

To act as PIC you must log ground and flight training from a CFI and receive a logbook endorsement certifying that you are proficient to operate a high-performance airplane.

What is a complex airplane and what are the requirements to act as PIC of one?

Has flaps, retractable landing gear, and a controllable pitch propeller

Must log ground and flight training with CFI and receive a logbook endorsement certifying that you are proficient to operate a complex airplane

Can you act as PIC of a tailwheel airplane without additional training as a private pilot?

No, you mist receive ground and flight training from a CFI and receive a logbook endorsement certifying that you are proficient to operate a tailwheel airplane

With respect to airman certification, Define: Category, Class, and Type.

Category: Broad grouping of aircraft

Class: Subdivision of a category based on characteristics

Type: specific make and model

What recurrent training is required to maintain PIC privileges on any aircraft as a private pilot?

Must complete a flight review or practical test every 24 calendar months with a CFI and receive an endorsement

What are the requirements to carry passengers as a private pilot?

Must complete 3 take offs and landings within the last 90 days in an aircraft of the same category, class, and type.

If flying one hour after sunset, the 3 landings must be done in that time period.

How many days do you have to notify the FAA of an address change?

Within 30 days

What are the three medical certificates and how long are they valid?

First Class

(12 months) (6 months over 40)

Second Class

(12 months)

Third Class

(60 months/ 5 years) (48 months/ 2 years over 40)

Extra: Basic Med

(48 months/ 2 years)

What are the requirements to fly under BasicMed?

Must hold valid US Drivers License

Have an FAA medical after July 14th 2006

Undergo a physical examination with a state-licensed physician using Comprehensive Medical Examination Checklist (CMEC)

Complete online BasicMed medical education course that must be retaken every 24 calendar months

What are the limitations that come under BasicMed?

May act as PIC in an aircraft that can carry no more that 6 passengers (7 including pilot) and with a max weight of 12,500 lbs

Operations must be conducted at or below 18,000 feet MSL and at an indicated airspeed of 250 knots or less

Does a student pilot certificate ever expire?

no, student pilot certificates are valid until completion of a higher certification

Do you need to take your logbook when you fly?

No, only when soloing as a student pilot

When is a VFR flight plan required?

They are not mandatory

Required when flying internationally, within Washington D.C. SFRA, FRZ, and through TFRs.

Crossing the Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) requires Defense VFR flight plan

What are the documents required to be aboard the aircraft?

ARROW

Airworthiness Certificate

Registration

Radio Station License (International flights only)

Operating Limitations

Weight and Balance

What are the required aircraft inspections?

AV1ATE

Annual inspection every 12 calendar months

VOR every 30 days for IFR flights

100 hour inspection if being used for hire or training

Altimeter/Pitot Static every 24 calendar months for IFR flight and Airworthiness Directives

Transponder every 24 calendar months

ELT every 12 calendar months

Does an Airworthiness Certificate every expire?

It is valid as long as it:

Meets approved type design

Is in safe condition for flying

Maintained according to 14 CFR parts 21,43, and 91

Who is responsible for ensuring an aircraft is maintained in an airworthy condition?

The owner or operator

When will an aircraft registration expire?

Every 7 years

When does an ELT battery have to be replaced or recharged?

How often must an ELT battery be inspected?

After 1 hour of cumulative use or 50% of battery charge or useful life

Must be inspected every 12 calendar months

What aircraft are required to have 100 hour inspections?

All aircraft under 12,500 lbs that are used for hire or instruction

Who may perform a 100 hour inspection? What about an annual inspection?

An A&P mechanic may perform 100 hour inspections

Only A&Ps with inspection authorization (IA) may perform annual inspections

Can an annual substitute a 100 hour inspection?

Yes, but not vice versa (other way around)

Your aircraft is operated for hire and is at 99 hours since the last 100 hour inspection but the closest mechanic is 4 hours away. Is it legal to fly out to the mechanic?

Yes, it may be exeeded by no more than 10 hours while en route to where the inspection will be done.

The excess time must be included in computing the next 100 hours of time in service

Where must an Airworthiness Certificate be located?

Must be displayed at the cabin or cockpit entrance so that it is legible to passengers and crew

How do you verify an aircraft is airworthy?

The PIC must verify

The aircraft must conform to its type certificate

It must be in safe condition for flying

Check that all inspections are complied with

Complete a preflight walk around inspection

See that ARROW documents are onboard

What is an Airworthiness Directive (AD)?

A legal directive issued by the FAA to correct an unsafe condition in a product

A mandatory recall

What are examples of placards found in your airplane?

Day-Night-VFR-IFR

Spins Prohibited

Slips with full flaps Prohibited