PPL Oral Exam questions and answers
rated A+
What are the eligibility requirements for a private pilot certificate? - correct answer ✔✔ Be at
least 17
ready write and speak English
hold at least a third-class medical
received required ground and flight endorsements (make sure that solo endorsement is current)
meet applicable aeronautical experience requirements
passed knowledge and practical tests
PP privileges - correct answer ✔✔ can demonstrate aircraft to prospective buyers if they have at
least 200 hours
can act as PIC in connection with business as long as they do not carry passengers or property
for compensation or hire
may act as PUC towing a glider or unpowered ultralight vehicle
PP limitations - correct answer ✔✔ may not pay less than the pro rata share
may not fly for compensation or hire
pro rata share - correct answer ✔✔ means proportional
may not pay less than proportional share of operating expenses with the other passengers
-does not apply for long term costs
-does not apply for the annual
documents you must have on your person to fly - correct answer ✔✔ photo ID
,pilot certificate
medical
-this is what you would show an inspector, NTSB, or law enforcement officer
requirements to fly in high-performance airplane - correct answer ✔✔ over 200 hp
must have logged ground and flight time with instructor and receive a one time endorsement
from instructor
besides high performance, what other types of aircraft require an endorsement - correct answer
✔✔ tailwheel
high altitude
complex
complex airplane - correct answer ✔✔ retractable landing gear
flaps
controllable pitch propeller
-need ground and flight time and one time endorsement
Define category, class, and type - correct answer ✔✔ category- airplane, rotorcraft, glider
class- single engine land, mutli-engine sea
type-specific make and basic model of aircraft
requirements to remain current as a private pilot - correct answer ✔✔ Within 24 months: flight
review and logbook endorsement (biennial)
to carry passengers:
-three take offs and landings as the sole manipulator of the controls in aircraft of the same
category, class, and type (tailwheel must be full stop)
,-night for currency is 1 hour after sunset and one before sunrise
you have not kept up with logging flights.. are you in trouble - correct answer ✔✔ no you are
only required to document required flights for training requirements
can you log PiC time in a high performance complex airplane if your friend has those ratings but
you dont but you are manipulating the controls? - correct answer ✔✔ you can log PIC time but
you cannot act as PIC
proficient vs current - correct answer ✔✔ current= means that you are legal to make that flight
with FAA minimums recs
proficient=high degree of competence and personal confidence
how will establsishing a personal checklist reduce risk? - correct answer ✔✔ makes the decision
process easier and makes it easier to explain decisions to passengers
should you fly VFR with an avionics panel that is unfamiliar? - correct answer ✔✔ probably not,
could compromise safety and adds to mental load
how long may you exercise priviledges if your mailing address has changed but. you have not
changed it with the FAA? - correct answer ✔✔ 30 days
What flight time can a pilot log as second-in-command time? - correct answer ✔✔ crew
member in aircraft that requires more than one pilot
holds appropriate category, classs, and instrument rating (if req for flight)
what medical certificate is required for private pilot and how long is it valid? - correct answer
✔✔ third class
5 years if under 40 at end of month
, 2 years if under 40 at end of month
you have spring allergies and just took allergy meds. can you go fly? - correct answer ✔✔ best
to fly without any medication unless approved by the FAA
where can you find a list of medical impairments that disqualify you from a medical certificate? -
correct answer ✔✔ part 67= standards for medical certification
part 61= requirements for obtaining med cert
requirements for Basic Med - correct answer ✔✔ US drivers license
hold or have helt med cert after July 2006
CMEC checklist completed by Dr
BM online course every 2 years
Basic Med privileges and limitations - correct answer ✔✔ allows you to fly like a PP with a 3rd
class medical but:
no more than 5 passengers
no more than 6000 pounds
aircraft cant carry
exam is good for four years
What documents are required on board an aircraft prior to flight? - correct answer ✔✔ ARROW
airworthiness
registration
radio (outside US)
operating limitations (POH and placards)
weight and balance
rated A+
What are the eligibility requirements for a private pilot certificate? - correct answer ✔✔ Be at
least 17
ready write and speak English
hold at least a third-class medical
received required ground and flight endorsements (make sure that solo endorsement is current)
meet applicable aeronautical experience requirements
passed knowledge and practical tests
PP privileges - correct answer ✔✔ can demonstrate aircraft to prospective buyers if they have at
least 200 hours
can act as PIC in connection with business as long as they do not carry passengers or property
for compensation or hire
may act as PUC towing a glider or unpowered ultralight vehicle
PP limitations - correct answer ✔✔ may not pay less than the pro rata share
may not fly for compensation or hire
pro rata share - correct answer ✔✔ means proportional
may not pay less than proportional share of operating expenses with the other passengers
-does not apply for long term costs
-does not apply for the annual
documents you must have on your person to fly - correct answer ✔✔ photo ID
,pilot certificate
medical
-this is what you would show an inspector, NTSB, or law enforcement officer
requirements to fly in high-performance airplane - correct answer ✔✔ over 200 hp
must have logged ground and flight time with instructor and receive a one time endorsement
from instructor
besides high performance, what other types of aircraft require an endorsement - correct answer
✔✔ tailwheel
high altitude
complex
complex airplane - correct answer ✔✔ retractable landing gear
flaps
controllable pitch propeller
-need ground and flight time and one time endorsement
Define category, class, and type - correct answer ✔✔ category- airplane, rotorcraft, glider
class- single engine land, mutli-engine sea
type-specific make and basic model of aircraft
requirements to remain current as a private pilot - correct answer ✔✔ Within 24 months: flight
review and logbook endorsement (biennial)
to carry passengers:
-three take offs and landings as the sole manipulator of the controls in aircraft of the same
category, class, and type (tailwheel must be full stop)
,-night for currency is 1 hour after sunset and one before sunrise
you have not kept up with logging flights.. are you in trouble - correct answer ✔✔ no you are
only required to document required flights for training requirements
can you log PiC time in a high performance complex airplane if your friend has those ratings but
you dont but you are manipulating the controls? - correct answer ✔✔ you can log PIC time but
you cannot act as PIC
proficient vs current - correct answer ✔✔ current= means that you are legal to make that flight
with FAA minimums recs
proficient=high degree of competence and personal confidence
how will establsishing a personal checklist reduce risk? - correct answer ✔✔ makes the decision
process easier and makes it easier to explain decisions to passengers
should you fly VFR with an avionics panel that is unfamiliar? - correct answer ✔✔ probably not,
could compromise safety and adds to mental load
how long may you exercise priviledges if your mailing address has changed but. you have not
changed it with the FAA? - correct answer ✔✔ 30 days
What flight time can a pilot log as second-in-command time? - correct answer ✔✔ crew
member in aircraft that requires more than one pilot
holds appropriate category, classs, and instrument rating (if req for flight)
what medical certificate is required for private pilot and how long is it valid? - correct answer
✔✔ third class
5 years if under 40 at end of month
, 2 years if under 40 at end of month
you have spring allergies and just took allergy meds. can you go fly? - correct answer ✔✔ best
to fly without any medication unless approved by the FAA
where can you find a list of medical impairments that disqualify you from a medical certificate? -
correct answer ✔✔ part 67= standards for medical certification
part 61= requirements for obtaining med cert
requirements for Basic Med - correct answer ✔✔ US drivers license
hold or have helt med cert after July 2006
CMEC checklist completed by Dr
BM online course every 2 years
Basic Med privileges and limitations - correct answer ✔✔ allows you to fly like a PP with a 3rd
class medical but:
no more than 5 passengers
no more than 6000 pounds
aircraft cant carry
exam is good for four years
What documents are required on board an aircraft prior to flight? - correct answer ✔✔ ARROW
airworthiness
registration
radio (outside US)
operating limitations (POH and placards)
weight and balance
