ATP
What is the age requirement to obtain an ATP certificate?
23 years old
What does then "I" stand for in CFI
Instructor
How long do student pilot certificates last?
Forever/don't expire
What are the two rotorcraft ratings?
helicopter and gyroplane.
Minimum time requirements for flight review.
1 hour flight training and 1 hour ground training.
What is the minimum amount of flight time needed to qualify for ATP certificate?
1500 hours
Minimum medical required to exercise CFI/CFII privileges?
Third class medical
Can you get your private pilot's license if you don't have your driver license?
Yes, you can use an alternate form of photo id.
Which endorsement allows pilots to fly a plane with a conventional landing gear?
A tailwheel endorsement.
How many hours of night flying are needed for ATP certificate?
100 hours
How often does a CFI have to renew their license?
Every 24 calendar months
Can you fly at night without an instrument rating?
Yes, as long as you operate under VFR.
Three ratings given to ground instructors after training?
Basic, Advanced, and Instrument
What can glider pilots substitute in place of 1 hour of flight training.
3 instructional flights at traffic pattern altitude.
What is the minimum number of cross-country hours required for ATP certificate?
500 hours
Age requirement for CFI/CFII?
Must be 18 years old
Can you fly internationally with only your PPL?
Yes, as long as you follow the destination country's aviation regulation.
What are the instrument ratings found on private and commercial certificates?
Instrument-Airplane, Instrument-Helicopter, and Instrument-Powered Lift
What type of check must be completed within the proceeding 12 months to act PIC with an ATP certificate?
A Line check
Minimum amount of instrument flight needed to be a CFII?
15 Hours with an authorized instructor.
What airspace level requires you to have an instrument rating?
Class A airspace
What are the category ratings that you need the equivalent class rating in order to exercise?
Rotorcraft, Lighter-than-air, Helicopter, and Autogyro