Medical Certificates
How long a 2nd class medical valid for, over the age of 40?
second class medicals are valid for 12 months regardless of age.
What privileges come with an instrument rating?
Instrument ratings allow you to fly in clouds and low visibility (IFR conditions)
How often must you log instrument approaches to maintain IFR currency?
Every 6 calendar months
What is the minimum equipment required for IFR flight under Part 91?
Instruments
Who may give instrument training required for an instrument rating?
A CFII
How long is a first-class medical certificate valid for, under the age 40
12 calendar months
What is the minimum experience required for an instrument rating?
50 hours of cross-country PIC time and 40 hours of actual/simulated instrument time
Can simulated instrument time with a safety pilot count toward IFR currency?
Yes, if the safety pilot is appropriately rated
What is the name of the flight plan that must be filed before flying under IFR
IFR flight plan
What endorsement is required before a practical test for an instrument rating?
Endorsement of readiness by an authorized instructor
What happens when a first-class medical certificate expires for a private pilot?
It reverts to third-class privileges for the remainder of its validity period.
Who can administer an instrument practical test?
A DPE, FAA inspector, or authorized examiner
What happens if you exceed 6 months without instrument experience?
You can regain currency by completing an IPC
Can you fly IFR without a current altimeter/static system check?
No — must be inspected within 24 months
Can a CFI without an instrument instructor rating endorse a student for an instrument practical test?
No — must be a CFII
What medical certificate class is required to act as SIC in an airliner
Second-class medical
Can simulator time count toward the 40-hour instrument requirement?
Yes — up to 20 hours if using an approved aviation training device (ATD)
How many approaches and tasks are required for maintaining IFR currency?
6 instrument approaches, holding, intercepting and tracking
What navigation log requirement applies to IFR students during training?
Must log instrument time and approaches
What record must an instructor keep of training provided?
Logbook record of ground and flight training given
True or False: A pilot flying under BasicMed can act as PIC on an IFR flight.
True if they comply with §61.113 and §68.3.
What specific cross-country is required for the instrument rating?
One IFR cross-country flight of at least 250 NM, three different approaches, using different nav systems
What must be done if more than 12 calendar months pass since your last instrument experience?
You must complete an Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC)
Under what condition may a pilot accept an IFR clearance without an instrument rating?
None — an instrument rating is required
How long must instructors retain records of endorsements?
3 years