Pilot Aeronautical Knowledge & Maneuver Mastery Exam: Vestibular Illusions
(Leans, Coriolis, Graveyard Spiral, Somatogravic, Inversion, Elevator), Visual
Illusions (False Horizon, Autokinesis), Optical Illusions (Runway Width, Runway
Slope, Haze, Fog, Ground Lighting), Hypothermia & Alcohol Rules, Scuba Diving
Decompression Safety, P.A.V.E. Risk Assessment, Hazardous Attitudes (Anti-
Authority, Impulsivity, Invulnerability, Macho, Resignation), Stall Recognition &
Recovery, Spin Recovery, Short Field Takeoff & Landing, Soft Field Takeoff &
Landing, Power-Off 180 Landing, Maneuvering Checklist (C.R.A.A.C.), Clearing
Turns, Steep Turns, Slow Flight, Power-On & Power-Off Stalls, Chandelles, Steep
Spirals, Emergency Descent, Lazy Eights, Eights on Pylons, Pivotal Altitude, Non-
Aviation Oxygen Hazards, Cannula Usage, True & Absolute Altitude, Calibrated &
True Airspeed, Mode C Transponder Requirements, Airspace Maximum
Airspeeds (Class B, C, D), Seat Belt Requirements, Engine Detonation & Causes
Exam Questions Verified and Provided with Complete A+ Graded Rationales
Latest Updated 2026
What are the currency requirements to fly with passengers during the day?
3 Takeoff and Landings within the preceding 90 days.
Don't need to be to full stop unless it is a tail wheel plane.
What are the currency requirements for flying with passengers at night?
3 Takeoff and Landings within the preceding 90 days.
Has to be a full stop, you can only count it towards currency if takes place 1 hour after civil
twilight or 1 hour before civil twilight.
,What is civil twilight?
When the sun is 6 degrees below the visible horizon.
Do you need to record your flight times?
You are not required to record your flight time.
You are only required when you want to count it towards a license or for currency.
What are the privileges that come with getting your Commercial Certification?
You may now be paid to fly passengers or property.
What are the limitations that Commercial pilots have?
If you don't have your IFR Certificate you are prohibited from:
Flying passengers more than 50nm from the airport.
Flying Passengers at Night
What is Common Carriage?
Holding out or a willingness to transport people or property from place to place for
compensation.
,What other thing may be considered common carriage without holding out according the the
faa?
Anywhere from 5 and up in contracts could be considered common carriage.
If you unsure about whether or not your operating as common carriage who could you contact?
The FSDO
What is Holding Out?
When a company or person advertises themself to people.
(Ad's, Signs, Reputation, and Agencies)
What is Private Carriage?
Carriage for hire that does not involve holding out.
How many contracts could a private carriage have before looking like common carriage?
3 because it implies the willingness to make contracts with anyone.
What operating could be done without a operating certificate?
(Part 119.1)
, Flight Instructing
Nonstop sightseeing flights
Ferry Flights
Aerial Work
Crop Dusting
Banner Towing
Aerial Photography
When is a commercial pilot required to hold a type rating?
Gross Weight over 12,500 LBS
Turbojet-Powered Airplanes
Aircraft Specified by the Manufacture or Administrator
Can a commercial pilot carry a passenger in an aircraft operated in formation flight?
No
Can a commercial pilot carry passengers in a restricted/limited/experimental category aircraft?
No
What do is a High Performance airplane? What do you need to fly it?
(Leans, Coriolis, Graveyard Spiral, Somatogravic, Inversion, Elevator), Visual
Illusions (False Horizon, Autokinesis), Optical Illusions (Runway Width, Runway
Slope, Haze, Fog, Ground Lighting), Hypothermia & Alcohol Rules, Scuba Diving
Decompression Safety, P.A.V.E. Risk Assessment, Hazardous Attitudes (Anti-
Authority, Impulsivity, Invulnerability, Macho, Resignation), Stall Recognition &
Recovery, Spin Recovery, Short Field Takeoff & Landing, Soft Field Takeoff &
Landing, Power-Off 180 Landing, Maneuvering Checklist (C.R.A.A.C.), Clearing
Turns, Steep Turns, Slow Flight, Power-On & Power-Off Stalls, Chandelles, Steep
Spirals, Emergency Descent, Lazy Eights, Eights on Pylons, Pivotal Altitude, Non-
Aviation Oxygen Hazards, Cannula Usage, True & Absolute Altitude, Calibrated &
True Airspeed, Mode C Transponder Requirements, Airspace Maximum
Airspeeds (Class B, C, D), Seat Belt Requirements, Engine Detonation & Causes
Exam Questions Verified and Provided with Complete A+ Graded Rationales
Latest Updated 2026
What are the currency requirements to fly with passengers during the day?
3 Takeoff and Landings within the preceding 90 days.
Don't need to be to full stop unless it is a tail wheel plane.
What are the currency requirements for flying with passengers at night?
3 Takeoff and Landings within the preceding 90 days.
Has to be a full stop, you can only count it towards currency if takes place 1 hour after civil
twilight or 1 hour before civil twilight.
,What is civil twilight?
When the sun is 6 degrees below the visible horizon.
Do you need to record your flight times?
You are not required to record your flight time.
You are only required when you want to count it towards a license or for currency.
What are the privileges that come with getting your Commercial Certification?
You may now be paid to fly passengers or property.
What are the limitations that Commercial pilots have?
If you don't have your IFR Certificate you are prohibited from:
Flying passengers more than 50nm from the airport.
Flying Passengers at Night
What is Common Carriage?
Holding out or a willingness to transport people or property from place to place for
compensation.
,What other thing may be considered common carriage without holding out according the the
faa?
Anywhere from 5 and up in contracts could be considered common carriage.
If you unsure about whether or not your operating as common carriage who could you contact?
The FSDO
What is Holding Out?
When a company or person advertises themself to people.
(Ad's, Signs, Reputation, and Agencies)
What is Private Carriage?
Carriage for hire that does not involve holding out.
How many contracts could a private carriage have before looking like common carriage?
3 because it implies the willingness to make contracts with anyone.
What operating could be done without a operating certificate?
(Part 119.1)
, Flight Instructing
Nonstop sightseeing flights
Ferry Flights
Aerial Work
Crop Dusting
Banner Towing
Aerial Photography
When is a commercial pilot required to hold a type rating?
Gross Weight over 12,500 LBS
Turbojet-Powered Airplanes
Aircraft Specified by the Manufacture or Administrator
Can a commercial pilot carry a passenger in an aircraft operated in formation flight?
No
Can a commercial pilot carry passengers in a restricted/limited/experimental category aircraft?
No
What do is a High Performance airplane? What do you need to fly it?
