ATP/Student
How many passengers can a student pilot fly?
Zero. A student pilot is not eligible to carry passengers.
How much is the price of a medical exam?
Typically $100-$200
What is the minimum age requirement to become a Private Pilot?
17 Years Old
What prerequisite is necessary for a Commercial Pilot license?
Private Pilot license
What silent recreational sport involves piloting a light, non-motorized aircraft that relies on air currents?
Gliding
What are the weather restrictions for a student pilot?
Student pilots are legally prohibited from flying solo unless they have a minimum visibility of 3 statute miles during the day or 5 statute miles at night, and they must maintain visual contact with the surface at all times.
Is any extra medical needed to hold an instrument rating?
No.
What is the minimum number of flight hours necessary to obtain your Private Pilot license?
40 flight hours
What medical certificate is needed for a Commercial Pilot license?
Second-class medical certificate
Unless you're authorized, what specific hours of the day are you restricted from flying?
Night or between sunset and sunrise
What is the second requirement for flight authorization with your student license?
Logbook Endorsements: The certificate card itself does not grant flight authorization; it must be paired with written endorsements in your pilot logbook from a CFI.
What is the definition of a medical certificate?
An aviation medical certificate is a legal document proving a pilot is physically and mentally fit to fly.
What type of medical certificate is normally needed for a Private Pilot?
A 3rd Class Medical Certificate
What is the minimum age for a Commercial Pilot Certificate?
18 years old
What force opposes an aircraft's forward motion through the air?
Drag
How many flight hours are generally required for an ATP?
1,500 hours
What pilot license must you aquire first in order to get your instrumental?
Private Pilot License
Can a Private Pilot carry passengers and get paid
No, because they cannot be paid to fly passengers.
what FAA certificate allows a pilot to be compensated for performing certain flying services, although additional ratings and requirements may be needed for specific commercial operations
Commercial Pilot Certificate
What force acts opposite the aircraft's weight and is produced primarily by the wings?
lift
Can a Student Pilot fly alone if so after what?
Yes, after receiving the required instructor endorsements
What class airspace can you fly in with instrumental license?
Class A airspace which requires all aircraft to fly under IFR.
What FAA regulation covers Private Pilot requirements?
14 CFR Part 61, especially ยง 61.103
How many flight hours is required?
You need 250 hours of total flight time under Part 61, or 190 hours through an approved Part 141 program.
What aircraft has two main rotors and is commonly used for recreational sightseeing and training
helicopter