Private Pilot Oral Exam – Chapter 1

Eligibility

-(61.103) 17+, English proficiency, 3rd class medical, endorsements, knowledge test, flight experience, checkride

Privileges

(61.113)Privileges: PIC w/ passengers, pro-rata expenses, charitable flights,aircraft demos

Limitations

(61.113)Limitations: No hire/compensation, must follow category/class/type, currency requirements

Relevant FARs-

61: Certification & training 91: Operating rules 67: Medical, NTSB, 830: Accident reporting

Documents

S: Airworthiness P: Pilot certificate A:(Aircraft) Registration R: Radio license (international). R: Reference/limitations O:Operating handbook W: Weight & balance

Airworthiness

PIC ensures the aircraft meets the type design, maintenance, and inspections, The owner/operator maintains the aircraft, 91.3: PIC is responsible

Inspections :

(AVIATE)- A: Annual (12mo) V: VOR check (30d, IFR) I:100-hour (hire/instruction) A: Altimeter/static (24mo IFR) T: Transponder (24mo) E: ELT (12mo check)

Inoperative Equipment

Check 91.213(d), POH, ADs, Placard non-required items, repair required items

Category:

Broad group (Airplane, Rotorcraft…)

Class

Similar handling (SE/L, ME/S)

Type —> and its needs

Specific model (B737, Citation) - Kind that needs a type raiting

High-Performance —> and its needs

>200 HP engine → CFI endorsement

Complex —> and its needs

Retractable gear + flaps + controllable prop → CFI endorsement

Part 61 vs 91

61Pilot certification & training, 91: Operating rules & flight,regulations

Accident

(NTSB 830.2)- Definition: Fatal/serious injury OR substantial damage Example: Runway excursion with/ structural damage

Special Flight Permit

Flight of non-airworthy aircraft for: maintenance, delivery, test, evacuation, FAA-issued, restricted

Operating Limitations

Legal limits on airspeed, weight, and config Found in POH, placards, TCDS

Expired Registration

Cannot fly (91.203(a)(2))

Change of Address

Notify FAA within 30 days (61.60)