Documentation
when operating a US registered aircraft what document is required to have in the aircraft
current approved flight manual
no, but flight review every 24 cal months to keep it current
What limitations are imposed on a commercial pilot without an instrument rating at night?
cannot carry passengers for hire at night without instrument rating
Training required prior to acting as SIC
- become familiar with the specific type of aircraft
- log CRM
- log 3 takeoffs and lands
- log engine out
student has been trained in that airspace & has an endorsement
which accurately reflects documents required to be carried during a day VFR flight
airworthiness certificate and valid registration
Medical certificate durations
- 45 year old Pilot issued second class medical on April 10 has PPL and commercial privileges for how long?
PPL = 24 months
Commercial = 12 months
- 35 year old pilot issued second class medical on April 10 has PPL and commercial privileges for how long?
PPL= 60 months
commercial = 12 months
What limitations are imposed on an commercial pilot without an instrument rating during the day?
cannot carry passengers for hire on flights that are beyond 50 nm from the departure airport
How long do you have to complete the flight review
within 24 calendar months, can be superseded by a check ride
Operational control
exercising authority by conducting, initiating and terminating flights (example SOF)
How does an airworthiness certificate remain in effect
as long as an aircraft receives correct inspections and maintenance
3 conditions required for PIC to have a type rating
- turbojet
- specified by administrator
- max takeoff weight of 12,500 pounds
(engines with turbojet and turbofan need type ratings NOT turbprop
Are there limitations for cargo or non for hire passengers for commercial pilots without instrument ratings?
no
Prior to carrying passengers at night what must be done
3 takeoffs and landings to full stop in the same category, class and type if type rating is required
If pilot doesn't meet recent experience and official sunset is 2100 when is the latest time she can carry passengers
2159
(1900 = 1959)
(1800 = 1859)
How can the airworthiness cert become no longer valid
if the registration is out of date
How much PIC time should be entered into private pilots logbook given the scenario of a 300 horsepower dual flight
PPL can log PIC in an aircraft without endorsement to act as PIC
What must be done if convicted of a motor vehicle offense
written report to the FAA civil aviation security division within 60 days
If recent takeoffs and landings are done within 45 days in a multi engine land plane what is that pilot current for
valdi for multi engine land currency only
1. reduce power to VA or below
2. before exercising full motion of control
3. reduce speed to VNO or below
4. reduce speed to VLE or below
1. heavy/mod turbulence
2. VA
3. turbulence
4. to safely bring the gear down on final
Utility plane is certified for
all normal operations and spins, can perform limited aerobatics and approved for spins
night is end of civil twilight to beginning of morning civil twilight
30 days
Requirements to tow gliders
To act as PIC for an aircraft towing gliders need 3 actual or simulated glider tows with a qualified pilot within preceding 24 calendar months
1. commercial pilot solicits a sports team with her own airplane
2. commercial pilot hired under contract for local business for aircraft provided by business
3. Pilot provided airplane to transport small group to vacation
4. commercial pilot for hire for a select few customers over next 12 months
1. common carriage
2. part 91
3. common carriage
4. non-common carriage