If a third class medical certificate was issued to a 35-year old pilot on March 26, when
will it expire?
March 31, 5 Years Later
With respect to the certification of aircraft, which are categories of aircraft?
Airplane, rotorcraft, glider
With respect to pilot certification, which is a category and class of aircraft?
Airplane, single-engline land
Which are currency requirements that you must meet to act as a pilot in command of an
airplane carrying passengers?
Flight review every 24 calendar months; 3 takeoffs and landings in an aircraft of the
same class and make and model within the preceding 90 days
Who has the final responsibility for the safe operation of an aircraft?
Pilot in command
When is a flight review required?
Within the past 24 calendar months to act as pilot in command whether flying solo or
carrying passengers
What requirement must you meet to act as pilot in command of a high-performance
airplane?
Receive ground and flight instruction from an authorized flight instructor who then
endorses your logbook
How do the FARs define a complex airplane
An airplane with retractable landing gear, flaps, and a controllable-pitch propeller (or
FADEC)
Select the true statement regarding single-pilot resource management (SRM) concepts
Fatigue, stress, work overload, and complacency are obstacles to maintaining
situational awareness
Which is required by the FARs before acting as a pilot in command of an aircraft?
Your blood alcohol must be less that .04 percent
Which is an inspection required by the FARs?
Annual inspection for all aircraft
Select the true statement regarding airworthiness requirements
An airspeed indicator is required by the FAR 91.205 for VFR flight
Select the true statement regarding aircraft engines
Fuel injection system components include fuel pump, a fuel control unit, a fuel manifold
valve, and fuel discharge nozzles
How do you operate an engine equipped with a constant-speed propeller
Use the throttle to control power output as registered on the manifold pressure gauge
and the propeller control to regulate engine RPM
What is detonation
Uncontrolled combustion of fuel prior to normal ignition
What is the probable cause if the engine magneto switch is turned to the "OFF" position,
but the engine continues to run
A broken magneto ground wire
If the pilot tube and outside static vents become clogged, which instrument is affected