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Pilot in Command Required Documents Pilot certificate, government-issued photo ID, and medical certificate (or
BasicMed). Must be in physical possession or readily accessible in the aircraft.
Pilot Certificate Expiration Pilot certificates never expire, but you must remain current and proficient to
exercise privileges (flight review + currency requirements).
Flight Review Requirement Every 24 calendar months: minimum 1 hour ground + 1 hour flight with a CFI
covering maneuvers and regs (FAR 61.56).
Passenger Currency (Day) 3 takeoffs and landings within preceding 90 days in same category/class; no full
stop required.
Passenger Currency (Night) 3 takeoffs and landings to a full stop at night (1 hour after sunset to 1 hour before
sunrise).
First Class Medical Duration Over 40 Valid for ATP privileges for 6 calendar months, then downgrades to 2nd/3rd class
privileges.
First Class Medical Duration Under 40 Valid for ATP privileges for 12 calendar months, then downgrades.
Second Class Medical Duration Valid for commercial privileges for 12 calendar months, then becomes 3rd class.
BasicMed Requirements Valid driver's license, FAA medical at least once after July 14 2006, complete
CMEC physical every 48 months, online course every 24 months.
BasicMed Limitations Max 6 passengers, aircraft ≤12,500 lbs, ≤250 knots, ≤18,000 ft MSL, no
compensation/hire, only within U.S.
BasicMed International Flight Not allowed unless that country accepts BasicMed (generally not accepted in
Canada, Mexico, Bahamas).
Commercial Pilot Privileges May act as PIC for compensation or hire, carry persons/property for
compensation under certain operations, but must follow Part 119 limits.
Commercial Pilot Without Instrument Rating Limitation Cannot carry passengers for hire at night or on cross-country flights beyond 50
NM.
Common Carriage Definition Holding out to the public and transporting persons/property for compensation or
hire.
, Common Carriage Requirements All 4 must be present: holding out, transportation, compensation/hire, and from
place to place.
Private Carriage Definition Carriage for hire with a limited number of contracts, no holding out to the general
public.
Holding Out Definition Advertising or offering services to the public (social media, word of mouth,
business cards, etc.).
Can a Commercial Pilot Hold Out? No, unless operating under Part 119 certificate (air carrier or commercial operator).
Businessman Hiring You Scenario Legal under private carriage as long as it's a private contract and no public
advertising.
Multiple Contracts with Families Still allowed under private carriage if not open to the public and limited clientele.
Facebook Post About License Not considered holding out by itself unless you advertise services.
Contract with Company (e.g. McDonalds) Allowed under private carriage if contract-based and not open to public.
Flying People Daily for Pay Not allowed—this becomes common carriage requiring Part 119 certification.
IMSAFE Checklist Illness, Medication, Stress, Alcohol, Fatigue, Emotion/Eating—used to assess pilot
fitness before flight.
PAVE Checklist Pilot, Aircraft, enVironment, External pressures—used for risk management.
Currency vs Proficiency Currency = legal minimums; Proficiency = actual skill/ability (you can be current
but unsafe).
Type Rating Definition Required for aircraft >12,500 lbs or turbojet-powered aircraft.
Type Rating Checkride Yes, requires a practical test specific to that aircraft.
High Performance Aircraft Definition Aircraft with engine producing more than 200 horsepower.
AVIATE Documents A - Airworthiness (displayed), R - Registration, R - Radio (if international), O -
Operating handbook, W - Weight & balance.
Airworthiness Certificate Location Must be visible and legible to passengers at all times.
Registration Certificate Duration Valid for 7 years and must be onboard the aircraft.
Pilot in Command Required Documents Pilot certificate, government-issued photo ID, and medical certificate (or
BasicMed). Must be in physical possession or readily accessible in the aircraft.
Pilot Certificate Expiration Pilot certificates never expire, but you must remain current and proficient to
exercise privileges (flight review + currency requirements).
Flight Review Requirement Every 24 calendar months: minimum 1 hour ground + 1 hour flight with a CFI
covering maneuvers and regs (FAR 61.56).
Passenger Currency (Day) 3 takeoffs and landings within preceding 90 days in same category/class; no full
stop required.
Passenger Currency (Night) 3 takeoffs and landings to a full stop at night (1 hour after sunset to 1 hour before
sunrise).
First Class Medical Duration Over 40 Valid for ATP privileges for 6 calendar months, then downgrades to 2nd/3rd class
privileges.
First Class Medical Duration Under 40 Valid for ATP privileges for 12 calendar months, then downgrades.
Second Class Medical Duration Valid for commercial privileges for 12 calendar months, then becomes 3rd class.
BasicMed Requirements Valid driver's license, FAA medical at least once after July 14 2006, complete
CMEC physical every 48 months, online course every 24 months.
BasicMed Limitations Max 6 passengers, aircraft ≤12,500 lbs, ≤250 knots, ≤18,000 ft MSL, no
compensation/hire, only within U.S.
BasicMed International Flight Not allowed unless that country accepts BasicMed (generally not accepted in
Canada, Mexico, Bahamas).
Commercial Pilot Privileges May act as PIC for compensation or hire, carry persons/property for
compensation under certain operations, but must follow Part 119 limits.
Commercial Pilot Without Instrument Rating Limitation Cannot carry passengers for hire at night or on cross-country flights beyond 50
NM.
Common Carriage Definition Holding out to the public and transporting persons/property for compensation or
hire.
, Common Carriage Requirements All 4 must be present: holding out, transportation, compensation/hire, and from
place to place.
Private Carriage Definition Carriage for hire with a limited number of contracts, no holding out to the general
public.
Holding Out Definition Advertising or offering services to the public (social media, word of mouth,
business cards, etc.).
Can a Commercial Pilot Hold Out? No, unless operating under Part 119 certificate (air carrier or commercial operator).
Businessman Hiring You Scenario Legal under private carriage as long as it's a private contract and no public
advertising.
Multiple Contracts with Families Still allowed under private carriage if not open to the public and limited clientele.
Facebook Post About License Not considered holding out by itself unless you advertise services.
Contract with Company (e.g. McDonalds) Allowed under private carriage if contract-based and not open to public.
Flying People Daily for Pay Not allowed—this becomes common carriage requiring Part 119 certification.
IMSAFE Checklist Illness, Medication, Stress, Alcohol, Fatigue, Emotion/Eating—used to assess pilot
fitness before flight.
PAVE Checklist Pilot, Aircraft, enVironment, External pressures—used for risk management.
Currency vs Proficiency Currency = legal minimums; Proficiency = actual skill/ability (you can be current
but unsafe).
Type Rating Definition Required for aircraft >12,500 lbs or turbojet-powered aircraft.
Type Rating Checkride Yes, requires a practical test specific to that aircraft.
High Performance Aircraft Definition Aircraft with engine producing more than 200 horsepower.
AVIATE Documents A - Airworthiness (displayed), R - Registration, R - Radio (if international), O -
Operating handbook, W - Weight & balance.
Airworthiness Certificate Location Must be visible and legible to passengers at all times.
Registration Certificate Duration Valid for 7 years and must be onboard the aircraft.
