Private Pilot Checkride Oral Questions & Answers(Latest Update 2024)

CHAPTER 1 CERTIFICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS - ANSWER CHAPTER 1 CERTIFICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS What is required to become a private pilot? - ANSWER - Must be at least 17 years old - Read, write, and speak English - Pass a written knowledge exam - Have adequate Ground and Flight training endorsements - Hold at least a third class medical What are your privileges and limitations? - ANSWER Priviliges: - Can demonstrate an aircraft to a buyer as long as you are a salesperson or broker with 200 hours - Can act as PIC of an aircraft towing a glider as long as you meet requirements - Can act as PIC of an aircraft as long as it is incidental to a business; can not carry passengers for compensation Limitations: - Can not pay less than pro rated share of operating expenses with passengers (fuel, oil, fees) - Can not fly for hire or compensation How do you remain current as a Private Pilot? - ANSWER - Complete a Flight Review every 2 years To remain current carrying passengers: - Within preceding 90 days, complete 3 take offs and landings in aircraft of the same category, class, and type (If conventional gear, must be to a full stop) (If at night, must be to a full stop and between one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise)