CAP 70-1 Exam Questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
Sections of 70-1s -
correct answer ✅Operating Instructions and waivers info to these
regs
Qualifications: CAP pilots, instuctors, check pilot
Qualification: Aircraft Types
CAP Pilot Training, Proficiency, and Orientation flights
CAP Pilot flight Evaluation
Suspensions of CAP flying priveledges, appeaks, reinsttment,
damages
CAP General Operating and Flight Rules
Program Analysis and Improvement
,CAP 70-1 Exam Questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
70-1 Overview -
correct answer ✅This regulation states the responsibilities of all
Civil Air Patrol (CAP) personnel with respect to the control and
management of CAP aircrews, aircraft, and flying programs.
Applicability -
correct answer ✅This regulation applies to all CAP aircrews and all
CAP aircraft as defined in this regulation. This regulation does not
apply to CAP corporate aircraft flown by CAP-USAF personnel,
aircraft released to an approved fixed base operator (FBO) or
aircraft maintenance facility, or other non- CAP member use
approved by the CAP-USAF Director of Operations (CAP-USAF/DO).
All CAP personnel involved in CAP flight activities must comply fully
with the requirements of 14 CFR, as well as with the additional
CAP-specific standards stated in this regulation. All CAP members
must understand that flying CAP aircraft is a privilege, not a right of
membership. Commanders have overall responsibility for
compliance with these procedures, which are applicable to all CAP
units.
Operating Instructions (OI), Pamphlets, Supplements and Waivers
to this Regulation. -
correct answer ✅CAP/DO is the approval authority for all OIs,
,CAP 70-1 Exam Questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
pamphlets, supplements and waivers to this regulation.
Supersedes:
OIs, pamphlets, and supplements to this regulation cannot be
issued below the wing level.
Requests for approval of OIs, pamphlets, supplements and waivers
must be coordinated through the Wing Commander, Region
Commander, CAP-USAF LR/CC, CAP-USAF/DO and CAP/DO.
Qualification: CAP Pilots, Instructor Pilots, Check Pilots, Check Pilot
Examiners and Specialty Qualifications. -
correct answer ✅All CAP pilots must hold a Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) pilot certificate
(private pilot or higher, except for student pilots)
and a medical certificate
(or valid driver's license and medical education course completion
certificate if operating under BasicMed) appropriate to the level of
privileges to be exercised, and be current in accordance with the
requirements of 14 CFR
, CAP 70-1 Exam Questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
. To be designated and to operate as a CAP pilot in one or more of
the classifications listed in Attachment 2 (CAP Aircrew Definitions)
of this regulation, the member must meet the CAP requirements
for that classification in accordance with this regulation.
4.1. Basic CAP Pilot Qualifications -
correct answer ✅4.1.1. CAP Solo Pilot
4.1.1.1. To operate as a CAP Solo Pilot, the member must possess a
valid student pilot certificate, or in the case of a pilot transitioning
to another aircraft category, at least an FAA Private Pilot certificate
in another category and/or class of aircraft, and appropriate solo
endorsements from a CAP Instructor Pilot for the make and model
aircraft flown.
4.1.2. CAP Pilot
4.1.2.1. To operate as a CAP Pilot in airplanes or gliders the member
must:
4.1.2.1.1. Be current and qualified in accordance with the
requirements of 14 CFR for a private pilot or higher certificate; and
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
Sections of 70-1s -
correct answer ✅Operating Instructions and waivers info to these
regs
Qualifications: CAP pilots, instuctors, check pilot
Qualification: Aircraft Types
CAP Pilot Training, Proficiency, and Orientation flights
CAP Pilot flight Evaluation
Suspensions of CAP flying priveledges, appeaks, reinsttment,
damages
CAP General Operating and Flight Rules
Program Analysis and Improvement
,CAP 70-1 Exam Questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
70-1 Overview -
correct answer ✅This regulation states the responsibilities of all
Civil Air Patrol (CAP) personnel with respect to the control and
management of CAP aircrews, aircraft, and flying programs.
Applicability -
correct answer ✅This regulation applies to all CAP aircrews and all
CAP aircraft as defined in this regulation. This regulation does not
apply to CAP corporate aircraft flown by CAP-USAF personnel,
aircraft released to an approved fixed base operator (FBO) or
aircraft maintenance facility, or other non- CAP member use
approved by the CAP-USAF Director of Operations (CAP-USAF/DO).
All CAP personnel involved in CAP flight activities must comply fully
with the requirements of 14 CFR, as well as with the additional
CAP-specific standards stated in this regulation. All CAP members
must understand that flying CAP aircraft is a privilege, not a right of
membership. Commanders have overall responsibility for
compliance with these procedures, which are applicable to all CAP
units.
Operating Instructions (OI), Pamphlets, Supplements and Waivers
to this Regulation. -
correct answer ✅CAP/DO is the approval authority for all OIs,
,CAP 70-1 Exam Questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
pamphlets, supplements and waivers to this regulation.
Supersedes:
OIs, pamphlets, and supplements to this regulation cannot be
issued below the wing level.
Requests for approval of OIs, pamphlets, supplements and waivers
must be coordinated through the Wing Commander, Region
Commander, CAP-USAF LR/CC, CAP-USAF/DO and CAP/DO.
Qualification: CAP Pilots, Instructor Pilots, Check Pilots, Check Pilot
Examiners and Specialty Qualifications. -
correct answer ✅All CAP pilots must hold a Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) pilot certificate
(private pilot or higher, except for student pilots)
and a medical certificate
(or valid driver's license and medical education course completion
certificate if operating under BasicMed) appropriate to the level of
privileges to be exercised, and be current in accordance with the
requirements of 14 CFR
, CAP 70-1 Exam Questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
. To be designated and to operate as a CAP pilot in one or more of
the classifications listed in Attachment 2 (CAP Aircrew Definitions)
of this regulation, the member must meet the CAP requirements
for that classification in accordance with this regulation.
4.1. Basic CAP Pilot Qualifications -
correct answer ✅4.1.1. CAP Solo Pilot
4.1.1.1. To operate as a CAP Solo Pilot, the member must possess a
valid student pilot certificate, or in the case of a pilot transitioning
to another aircraft category, at least an FAA Private Pilot certificate
in another category and/or class of aircraft, and appropriate solo
endorsements from a CAP Instructor Pilot for the make and model
aircraft flown.
4.1.2. CAP Pilot
4.1.2.1. To operate as a CAP Pilot in airplanes or gliders the member
must:
4.1.2.1.1. Be current and qualified in accordance with the
requirements of 14 CFR for a private pilot or higher certificate; and
