Aviation History
Wilbur Wright
Who piloted the first powered flight?
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
What is the agency that regulates aviation in the U.S?
16, read, speak, write, and understand the English language.
What is required to obtain a student pilot certificate?
First Class, Second Class, and Third Class.
What are the different types of Medical Certificates?
PIC (pilot on command).
Who is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to the operation of tht aircraft?
The Spirit of St Louis
What Was the name of the airplane Charles Lindbergh flew across the Atlantic Ocean?
FAR's
What are the rules issued by by the FAA that apply to all areas of aviation including flight operations, construction of aircraft, and training requirements?
Integrated Airmen Certification and Rating Application
(IACRA)
What is the web based certification/rating application system (where you apply for ratings and certificates)?
6o months under if under the age of 40.
When will a third class medical expire?
Every 24 calendar months.
When must a flight review be completed in order to continue acting as pilot in command (PIC)?
1969
What was the year of the first manned moon landing?
Title 14 of the CFR's. (Code of Federal Regulations)
Where are the FAR's found (located/contained)?
AME (Aviation Medical Examiner)
Who is certified by the FAA to administer FAA physical exams?
Second Class Medical certificate.
What type of medical certificate is needed to obtain a commercial pilot certificate?
Pilot Logbook
What is required by the FAA to keep a record of pilot training time and aeronautical experience used to meet requirements for a certificate, rating or flight review?
Chuck Yeager
Who is the pilot that first broke the sound barrier?
Fixed Base Operators (FBO's)
Where are are flight schools located?
Pre Solo and First Solo
Cross Country and Night
Check Ride Prep
What are private pilot training phases?
First Class Medical Certificate.
What is the required medical certificate needed to have Airline transport Pilot Privileges?
Category
What is the broadest grouping of aircraft- airplane, glider, rotorcraft, lighter than air, and powered lift?
Glamorous Glennis
What was the name of Chuck Yeager's airplane that broke the sound barrier?
FAA certified flight instructor (CFI)
Who can provide dual instruction/give flight lessons?
70%
What is the passing score for the PPL written exam (pilot knowledge test)?
Calandar month.
What are the type of months used by the FAA for inspections/certificates based on time?
Class
What is each category is broken down into such as single-engine land, single-engine sea, multi-engine land, multi-engine sea?