CAPR 70-1 Powered Aircraft Exam
Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
How long following an engine change, major overhaul, or
replacement/removal/reinstallation of cylinders or magnetos, a
CAP airplane will not be used to carry, or tow an aircraft carrying,
CAP or ROTC JROTC cadets participating in orientation rides? -
correct answer ✅10 tachometer hours
What requirements must be met before someone can operate as a
CAP Pilot in airplanes or gliders? -
correct answer ✅-- Be current and qualified in accordance with
the requirements of 14 CFR for a private pilot or higher certificate
-- Complete the CAP Aircrew Professionalism course.
-- Have successfully passed a CAP Pilot Flight Evaluation in the
appropriate category of aircraft within the past 12 calendar
months; and
-- Complete Level I of the senior member professional development
program if a senior member.
What requirements must be met before someone can operate as a
CAP Instrument Pilot? -
correct answer ✅4.2
-- Be current and qualified in accordance with the requirements of
14 CFR for instrument privileges
,CAPR 70-1 Powered Aircraft Exam
Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
-- Within the past 12 calendar months, have successfully passed a
CAP Pilot Flight Evaluation with an endorsement for instrument
privileges; or
-- Have added an FAA instrument airplane rating to their FAA pilot
certificate within the past 12 calendar months; or
What must a member met to be designated as a CAP Orientation
Pilot? -
correct answer ✅-- Be a CAP senior member at least 21 years of
age (or have a valid FAA CFI certificate)
-- Be current and qualified as at least a CAP Pilot in accordance with
this regulation for the CAP aircraft to be used
-- Have passed the appropriate CAP Orientation Pilot Endorsement
Quiz (Non-ROTC, ROTC, or Glider) within the past 4 years or as
updated by NHQ
-- Have passed a CAP Pilot Flight Evaluation and received the
appropriate CAP Orientation Pilot endorsement(s) within the past
12 calendar months; and
-- For airplanes, have at least 200 hours fixed-wing PIC time to carry
CAP cadets and at least 300 hours fixed-wing PIC time to carry
ROTC/JROTC cadets
, CAPR 70-1 Powered Aircraft Exam
Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
-- Be designated as a CAP Orientation Pilot by the Wing or Region
Commander, CAP/DO, or their designee, with the appointment
documented in Ops Quals
Can a CAP member charge for any any ground instruction or flight
training? -
correct answer ✅No
At what age is a cadet no longer eligible to fly on orientation flight?
-
correct answer ✅Eighteenth
When must CAP powered and glider pilots, as well as any other CAP
member who supervises the movement of aircraft complete the
Aircraft Ground Handling Training course? -
correct answer ✅24 months
Can additional ground training, such as risk mitigation for seasonal
hazards or emerging risks, be required to be completed, and if so,
where would be notified? -
correct answer ✅Yes, within the Critical Item function of WMIRS
Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
How long following an engine change, major overhaul, or
replacement/removal/reinstallation of cylinders or magnetos, a
CAP airplane will not be used to carry, or tow an aircraft carrying,
CAP or ROTC JROTC cadets participating in orientation rides? -
correct answer ✅10 tachometer hours
What requirements must be met before someone can operate as a
CAP Pilot in airplanes or gliders? -
correct answer ✅-- Be current and qualified in accordance with
the requirements of 14 CFR for a private pilot or higher certificate
-- Complete the CAP Aircrew Professionalism course.
-- Have successfully passed a CAP Pilot Flight Evaluation in the
appropriate category of aircraft within the past 12 calendar
months; and
-- Complete Level I of the senior member professional development
program if a senior member.
What requirements must be met before someone can operate as a
CAP Instrument Pilot? -
correct answer ✅4.2
-- Be current and qualified in accordance with the requirements of
14 CFR for instrument privileges
,CAPR 70-1 Powered Aircraft Exam
Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
-- Within the past 12 calendar months, have successfully passed a
CAP Pilot Flight Evaluation with an endorsement for instrument
privileges; or
-- Have added an FAA instrument airplane rating to their FAA pilot
certificate within the past 12 calendar months; or
What must a member met to be designated as a CAP Orientation
Pilot? -
correct answer ✅-- Be a CAP senior member at least 21 years of
age (or have a valid FAA CFI certificate)
-- Be current and qualified as at least a CAP Pilot in accordance with
this regulation for the CAP aircraft to be used
-- Have passed the appropriate CAP Orientation Pilot Endorsement
Quiz (Non-ROTC, ROTC, or Glider) within the past 4 years or as
updated by NHQ
-- Have passed a CAP Pilot Flight Evaluation and received the
appropriate CAP Orientation Pilot endorsement(s) within the past
12 calendar months; and
-- For airplanes, have at least 200 hours fixed-wing PIC time to carry
CAP cadets and at least 300 hours fixed-wing PIC time to carry
ROTC/JROTC cadets
, CAPR 70-1 Powered Aircraft Exam
Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
-- Be designated as a CAP Orientation Pilot by the Wing or Region
Commander, CAP/DO, or their designee, with the appointment
documented in Ops Quals
Can a CAP member charge for any any ground instruction or flight
training? -
correct answer ✅No
At what age is a cadet no longer eligible to fly on orientation flight?
-
correct answer ✅Eighteenth
When must CAP powered and glider pilots, as well as any other CAP
member who supervises the movement of aircraft complete the
Aircraft Ground Handling Training course? -
correct answer ✅24 months
Can additional ground training, such as risk mitigation for seasonal
hazards or emerging risks, be required to be completed, and if so,
where would be notified? -
correct answer ✅Yes, within the Critical Item function of WMIRS
