102 Lesson 18

What is the duration of medical certificates under Part 61?

Medical certificates always last five years.

What information must be logged in logbooks for ratings or flight reviews?

Date, total time, location of departure and arrival, type of aircraft, type of experience, and conditions of flight.

When can you log PIC (Pilot in Command) time?

When you are the sole manipulator of the aircraft.

What are the requirements to be a student pilot?

Must read, write, and speak English, be 16 years old, and meet ICAO level 4 standards.

What is the aeronautical knowledge test requirement for solo operation?

Student pilots must pass an aeronautical knowledge test.

What is the maximum distance a student pilot may operate solo from the airport?

Anything farther than 25 nautical miles from the airport.

What is the distance a private pilot can fly solo from the airport?

50 nautical miles.

What endorsement is required for a student pilot?

Student pilots require endorsements as specified in Section 61.65.

What are the age requirements to become a private pilot?

Must be 17 years old.

What must a private pilot receive from their instructor?

Logbook endorsements for training and tests.

What tests must a private pilot pass?

Must pass a knowledge test and a practical test (check ride).

What is the minimum flight time requirement to become a private pilot?

A minimum of 40 hours in the plane.

What privileges does a private pilot have?

May fly for compensation or hire as PIC in connection with a business, provided the flight is incidental to that business.

Can a private pilot carry passengers for hire?

No, a private pilot cannot carry passengers or property for hire.

Under what condition can a private pilot be reimbursed?

May be reimbursed for search and rescue operations.

How many hours must a private pilot have to demonstrate an aircraft?

Must have at least 200 hours to demonstrate aircraft to a buyer.

What are the limitations on a private pilot's flying?

Cannot carry passengers or property, fly IFR, fly over 250 knots, or fly aircraft authorized for more than 5 occupants.

How often does a pilot need a flight review?

Every 24 months.

What is required during a flight review?

Minimum of 1 hour of ground training and 1 hour of flight training with an authorized instructor.

What happens to flight review requirements after receiving a new certificate?

A new certificate resets the 24 months for flight review.

What is required for PIC currency when carrying passengers?

Must have 3 takeoffs and landings as sole manipulator of controls in the last 90 days.

What is night currency for private pilots?

3 takeoffs and landings to a full stop as sole manipulator of controls within the last 90 days, within 1 hour before sunset and sunrise.

What is a Special VFR clearance?

When flying VFR when weather conditions do not meet VFR minimums, requiring ATC clearance and visibility of 1 statute mile.

What are the fuel requirements under FAA regulations?

30 minutes of fuel reserve required at day and 45 minutes at night.

What does ATOMATOFLAMES stand for in VFR Day Operations?

It refers to the required instruments and equipment for day VFR flight.

What equipment is required for VFR night operations?

FLAPS and ATOMATOFLAMES.

How often must a VOR check be performed for IFR operations?

Every 30 days.

How often must an altimeter and pitot inspection be performed?

Every 24 months for IFR.

How often must a transponder be inspected?

Every 24 calendar months.

What is the duration of battery requirements for ELT checks?

12 calendar months; must have half battery life or 1 hour of usage.

What is preventive maintenance?

Maintenance tasks that must be performed by a private pilot on small items as described in Part 43.

What documentation is required for parts of an MEL?

Preamble, MMEL, letter of authorization, and procedures documents.

What must an aircraft owner keep?

Maintenance records for the aircraft.

What is the purpose of airworthiness directives?

To inform pilots and operators about unsafe conditions and required actions to maintain safety.

What are service bulletins?

Highly recommended actions that are not required but should still be performed.

What does 'M task' in an MEL refer to?

Tasks that are normally maintenance-related.

What does the FAR 91.205 cover?

It lists the equipment and instruments required for day and night VFR operations.

What is a supplemental type certificate?

A certificate that allows changes to a type design under day VFR.

What must a pilot do if equipment is removed from an aircraft?

Redo weight and balance calculations.

What is the purpose of phase or progressive maintenance?

To keep aircraft in the air or shorten time on the ground during maintenance.