Private Pilot Guided Flight Discovery
(Jeppesen) Ch. 1
What is the FAA? - answer The federal aviation administration is the agency that
governs commercial and general aviation, private space flight, and operation of
unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)
What is the FAR? - answer The federal aviation regulations are rules that apply to all
areas of aviation, including flight operations, the construction of aircrafts, and the
training requirements that you must meet to obtain pilot certificates and ratings.
What are FBO's? - answer Many pilot training schools are located at airport facilities
called fixed base operators. These facilities provide a variety of services to pilots,
including aircraft rental, fueling, maintenance, parking, and the sale of pilot supplies.
What are the two types of pilot training schools? – answer FAA certified schools
governed byFAR part 141 and less regulated schools governed by FAR part 61
What are the requirements for a student pilot certificate? - answerTo be eligible for a
student pilot certificate you must be at least 16 years of age and be able to read, speak,
and understand the English language
What are the three classes of medical certificates? - answerFirst class, required for
airline transport pilot's
Second class, required for commercial pilot operations other than airline transport
Third class for students, recreational, and private pilots
What are the different medical certificates expiration dates? - answerUnder 40 years old
First class: 12 months
Second class: 12 months
Third class 60 months
40 years old and older
Fist class: 6 months
Second class: 12 months
Third class: 24 months
What must be done to continue acting as a pilot after your medical certificate expires? -
answerYou must obtain a new exam from an aviation medical examiner or if you qualify,
, comply with the requirements of the basic med rule, which permits certain operations
with a drivers license instead of a medical certificate.
What are the requirements for a private pilot certificate? - answerYou must be at least
17 years of age, complete specific training and flight time requirements described in the
FAR's, pass a knowledge test, and successfully complete a practical test that consist of
oral quizzing, performing pilot operations, and performing maneuvers in the airplane.
What are the three phases a private pilot training program can generally be divided
into? - answerPreSolo, cross country, and practical test preparation. Each phase
includes both flight and ground training.
What is the PIC? - answerThe pilot in command of an aircraft is directly responsible for,
and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft.
What Aircrafts can you pilot with a private pilot certificate? - answerYour private pilot
certificate will state the category, class, and type (if appropriate) of aircraft that you are
authorized to fly.
What does category relate to, for aircraft certification? - answerCategory relates to the
intended use of an aircraft and sets strict limits on its operation.
What must be done to maintain a pilot in command of an aircraft? - answerTo act as a
pilot in command of an aircraft, you must satisfactorily complete a flight review (1hr of
ground instruction and 1hr of flight instruction from an authorized instructor) every 24
calendar months.
What must be done to act as a pilot in command of an aircraft carrying passengers? -
answerTo act as pilot in command of an aircraft carrying passengers, you must've
performed at least three takeoffs and landings in an aircraft of the same category and
class within the preceding 90 days. If the flight is at night, the take offs and landings
must've been to a full stop at night.
What are basicmed limitations? - answer*in an aircraft certified to carry no more than six
occupants, including the pilot, and with a maximum certificated takeoff weight of no
more than 6000 pounds.
* below 18,000 feet MSL
* at a maximum airspeed of 250 knots
* that are entirely within the United States
* that are not for compensation or hire
What are basicmed requirements? - answerPossess and carry a valid US driver license
(Jeppesen) Ch. 1
What is the FAA? - answer The federal aviation administration is the agency that
governs commercial and general aviation, private space flight, and operation of
unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)
What is the FAR? - answer The federal aviation regulations are rules that apply to all
areas of aviation, including flight operations, the construction of aircrafts, and the
training requirements that you must meet to obtain pilot certificates and ratings.
What are FBO's? - answer Many pilot training schools are located at airport facilities
called fixed base operators. These facilities provide a variety of services to pilots,
including aircraft rental, fueling, maintenance, parking, and the sale of pilot supplies.
What are the two types of pilot training schools? – answer FAA certified schools
governed byFAR part 141 and less regulated schools governed by FAR part 61
What are the requirements for a student pilot certificate? - answerTo be eligible for a
student pilot certificate you must be at least 16 years of age and be able to read, speak,
and understand the English language
What are the three classes of medical certificates? - answerFirst class, required for
airline transport pilot's
Second class, required for commercial pilot operations other than airline transport
Third class for students, recreational, and private pilots
What are the different medical certificates expiration dates? - answerUnder 40 years old
First class: 12 months
Second class: 12 months
Third class 60 months
40 years old and older
Fist class: 6 months
Second class: 12 months
Third class: 24 months
What must be done to continue acting as a pilot after your medical certificate expires? -
answerYou must obtain a new exam from an aviation medical examiner or if you qualify,
, comply with the requirements of the basic med rule, which permits certain operations
with a drivers license instead of a medical certificate.
What are the requirements for a private pilot certificate? - answerYou must be at least
17 years of age, complete specific training and flight time requirements described in the
FAR's, pass a knowledge test, and successfully complete a practical test that consist of
oral quizzing, performing pilot operations, and performing maneuvers in the airplane.
What are the three phases a private pilot training program can generally be divided
into? - answerPreSolo, cross country, and practical test preparation. Each phase
includes both flight and ground training.
What is the PIC? - answerThe pilot in command of an aircraft is directly responsible for,
and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft.
What Aircrafts can you pilot with a private pilot certificate? - answerYour private pilot
certificate will state the category, class, and type (if appropriate) of aircraft that you are
authorized to fly.
What does category relate to, for aircraft certification? - answerCategory relates to the
intended use of an aircraft and sets strict limits on its operation.
What must be done to maintain a pilot in command of an aircraft? - answerTo act as a
pilot in command of an aircraft, you must satisfactorily complete a flight review (1hr of
ground instruction and 1hr of flight instruction from an authorized instructor) every 24
calendar months.
What must be done to act as a pilot in command of an aircraft carrying passengers? -
answerTo act as pilot in command of an aircraft carrying passengers, you must've
performed at least three takeoffs and landings in an aircraft of the same category and
class within the preceding 90 days. If the flight is at night, the take offs and landings
must've been to a full stop at night.
What are basicmed limitations? - answer*in an aircraft certified to carry no more than six
occupants, including the pilot, and with a maximum certificated takeoff weight of no
more than 6000 pounds.
* below 18,000 feet MSL
* at a maximum airspeed of 250 knots
* that are entirely within the United States
* that are not for compensation or hire
What are basicmed requirements? - answerPossess and carry a valid US driver license
