Private Pilot Checkride Oral Questions

CHAPTER 1 CERTIFICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS

CHAPTER 1 CERTIFICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS

What is required to become a private pilot?

- Must be at least 17 years old

- Read, write, and speak English

- Pass a written knowledge exam

- Have adequate Ground and Flight training endorsements

- Hold at least a third class medical

What are your privileges and limitations?

Priviliges:

- Can demonstrate an aircraft to a buyer as long as you are a salesperson or broker with 200 hours

- Can act as PIC of an aircraft towing a glider as long as you meet requirements

- Can act as PIC of an aircraft as long as it is incidental to a business; can not carry passengers for compensation

Limitations:

- Can not pay less than pro rated share of operating expenses with passengers (fuel, oil, fees)

- Can not fly for hire or compensation

How do you remain current as a Private Pilot?

- Complete a Flight Review every 2 years

To remain current carrying passengers:

- Within preceding 90 days, complete 3 take offs and landings in aircraft of the same category, class, and type

(If conventional gear, must be to a full stop)

(If at night, must be to a full stop and between one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise)

FAR/AIM 61.56 and 61.57

What documents are required aboard an aircraft?

- Airworthiness Certification

- Registration

- Radio Certification (International Only)

- Owner's Manual

- Weight and Balance

91 203 and 91.9

Does the registration ever expire?

Yes, every 3 years the owner must reregister

What documents must the PIC always have with them?

- Medical Certificate

- Student/Private Pilot Certificate

- Photo ID

What inspections are required for your aircraft?

A - Airworthiness Directives (AD's)

V - VOR Check (every 30 days) (IFR Only)

I - Inspections 100 hour (For Hire Only) and Annual (Required of all Aircraft)

A - Altimeter/ Pitot Static System

(Every 24 Calendar Months) (IFR Only)

T - Transponder (Every 24 Calendar Months)

E - ELT (Every 12 Calendar Months)

FAR/AIM 91 409

Difference between 100 hour inspection and Annual inspection?

All aircraft must undergo an annual inspection. Aircraft for hire must also undergo 100 hour inspection

Annual inspection is more in depth and requires a more certified mechanic

Annual inspection can take place of a 100 hour inspection, 100 hour inspection can not take place of an annual

What is an MEL?

Minimum equipment list.

Equipment that is allowed to be broken, but the flight can still proceed

What is a special flight permit?

Gives temporary airworthiness to an aircraft that does not have current airworthiness. Normally one day to a certain airport. FSDO (Flight standards District Office) can issue these, normally when going to see a mechanic

CHAPTER 2 AEROMEDICAL FACTORS

CHAPTER 2 AEROMEDICAL FACTORS

Explain the three types of medicals

Third Class: Least extensive, Every pilot must have at least a third class Duration is 60 months under 40, 24 calendar months over 40

Second Class: Commercial Pilots are required to have.

First Class: Most extensive, ATP's are required to have.

For me: 60 months for me, because only need third class medical

Must get renewed:

Over 40 - Every 2 years

Under 40 - Every 5 years

What is hypoxia?

Not getting enough oxygen to the brain

What are the 4 types of hypoxia?

- Hypoxic Hypoxia; not getting enough oxygen, higher altitudes over 12,500 ft (most common)

- Hypemic Hypoxia ; Enough oxygen, but not enough good blood to carry the oxygen. (Anemia or carbon monoxide poisoning)

- Stagnant Hypoxia ; Heart Pump is not working

- Histotoxic Hypoxia; Oxygen available, but cells can not soak up the oxygen (being drunk)