Jeppesen Private Pilot. Chapter 1
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - answer Agency that governs commercial and
general aviation
Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) - answer rules that apply to all areas of aviation,
including flight operations, the construction of aircraft, and the training requirements that
must be met to obtain pilot certificates and ratings
Fixed Base Operator (FBO) - answer airport facilities that provide a variety of services
to pilots, including pilot training school, aircraft rental, fueling, maintenance, parking,
and the sale of pilot supplies
Aeronautics and Space Title 14 - answer specific title number that the FARs are
identified by within the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
FAR Part 141 & FAR Part 61 - answer the two types of FAA approved pilot training
schools
FAR Part 141 - answertype of FAA approved pilot school with a structured curriculum,
including prescribed standards for equipment, facilities and curricula (ideal for those
interested in a commercial pilot career)
FAR Part 61 - answertype of FAA approved school with a more flexible structure that
allows CFIs to modify the programs based on the students (ideal for part time
instruction)
CFI - answerCertificated Flight Instructor
FAA - answerFederal Aviation Administration
FARs - answerFederal Aviation Regulations
FBO - answerFixed Base Operator
Syllabus - answerprovides structure to pilot training by organizing flight and ground
lessons
Student Pilot Certificate - answernot required during flight lesssons but required in order
to fly solo
Eligibility for Student Pilot Certificate - answermust be at least 16 yrs old
must be able to read/speak/write/understand English
, must hold at least a Third-Class Medical Certificate
How to obtain a Medical Certificate - answermust pass a physical exam administered by
an FAA-authorized Aviation Medical Examiner (AME)
AME - answerAviation Medical Examiner
First Class Medical Certificate - answer_designated for the airline transport pilot
_valid for 12 calendar months when <40 yrs old
_valid for 6 calendar months when >40 yrs old
Second Class Medical Certificate - answer_required for the commercial pilot
_valid for 12 calendar months
Third Class Medical Certificate - answer_designated for student, recreational and
private pilot
_valid for 60 calendar months for <40 yrs old
_valid for 24 calendar months for >40 yrs old
FAR Part 67 - answerdescribes the medical standards for each class of Medical
Certificate
FSDOs - answerFlight Standards District Offices (local FAA offices)
Eligibility for a Private Pilot Certificate - answer_all Student Pilot requirements
_must be at least 17 yrs old
_complete specific training and flight time requirements described in the FARs
_pass a knowledge test
_successfully complete a practical test that consists of: oral quizzing, performing pilot
operations, and executing maneuvers in the airplane
PIC - answerPilot In Command is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to,
the operation of the aircraft.
Requirements to act as PIC - answer_to carry passengers, you must have performed at
least 3 takeoffs and landings in an aircraft of the same category and class within the
preceding 90 days
_to carry passengers at night, those 3 takeoffs and landings must be to a full stop and
between 1 hour after sunset and 1 hour before sunrise
_must satisfactorily complete a flight review every 24 calendar months (review can be
administered by a CFI and consists of 1 hr ground and 1 hr flight instruction in which
your current knowledge of regulations is evaluated as well as your proficiency in
performing pilot operations and maneuvers.)
Privileges as a Private Pilot - answer_you can act as PIC of an aircraft carrying
passengers and share operating expenses, such as cost of fuel
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - answer Agency that governs commercial and
general aviation
Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) - answer rules that apply to all areas of aviation,
including flight operations, the construction of aircraft, and the training requirements that
must be met to obtain pilot certificates and ratings
Fixed Base Operator (FBO) - answer airport facilities that provide a variety of services
to pilots, including pilot training school, aircraft rental, fueling, maintenance, parking,
and the sale of pilot supplies
Aeronautics and Space Title 14 - answer specific title number that the FARs are
identified by within the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
FAR Part 141 & FAR Part 61 - answer the two types of FAA approved pilot training
schools
FAR Part 141 - answertype of FAA approved pilot school with a structured curriculum,
including prescribed standards for equipment, facilities and curricula (ideal for those
interested in a commercial pilot career)
FAR Part 61 - answertype of FAA approved school with a more flexible structure that
allows CFIs to modify the programs based on the students (ideal for part time
instruction)
CFI - answerCertificated Flight Instructor
FAA - answerFederal Aviation Administration
FARs - answerFederal Aviation Regulations
FBO - answerFixed Base Operator
Syllabus - answerprovides structure to pilot training by organizing flight and ground
lessons
Student Pilot Certificate - answernot required during flight lesssons but required in order
to fly solo
Eligibility for Student Pilot Certificate - answermust be at least 16 yrs old
must be able to read/speak/write/understand English
, must hold at least a Third-Class Medical Certificate
How to obtain a Medical Certificate - answermust pass a physical exam administered by
an FAA-authorized Aviation Medical Examiner (AME)
AME - answerAviation Medical Examiner
First Class Medical Certificate - answer_designated for the airline transport pilot
_valid for 12 calendar months when <40 yrs old
_valid for 6 calendar months when >40 yrs old
Second Class Medical Certificate - answer_required for the commercial pilot
_valid for 12 calendar months
Third Class Medical Certificate - answer_designated for student, recreational and
private pilot
_valid for 60 calendar months for <40 yrs old
_valid for 24 calendar months for >40 yrs old
FAR Part 67 - answerdescribes the medical standards for each class of Medical
Certificate
FSDOs - answerFlight Standards District Offices (local FAA offices)
Eligibility for a Private Pilot Certificate - answer_all Student Pilot requirements
_must be at least 17 yrs old
_complete specific training and flight time requirements described in the FARs
_pass a knowledge test
_successfully complete a practical test that consists of: oral quizzing, performing pilot
operations, and executing maneuvers in the airplane
PIC - answerPilot In Command is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to,
the operation of the aircraft.
Requirements to act as PIC - answer_to carry passengers, you must have performed at
least 3 takeoffs and landings in an aircraft of the same category and class within the
preceding 90 days
_to carry passengers at night, those 3 takeoffs and landings must be to a full stop and
between 1 hour after sunset and 1 hour before sunrise
_must satisfactorily complete a flight review every 24 calendar months (review can be
administered by a CFI and consists of 1 hr ground and 1 hr flight instruction in which
your current knowledge of regulations is evaluated as well as your proficiency in
performing pilot operations and maneuvers.)
Privileges as a Private Pilot - answer_you can act as PIC of an aircraft carrying
passengers and share operating expenses, such as cost of fuel
