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| How long does the Airworthiness Certificate of an aircraft remain valid? |
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Definition
As long as the aircraft is maintained and operated as required by Federal Aviation Regulations.
PHB |
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| During the preflight inspection who is responsible for determining the aircraft is safe for flight? |
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Definition
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| How should an aircraft preflight inspection be accomplished for the first flight of the day? |
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Definition
Thorough and systematic means recommended by the manufacturer.
PHB |
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| Who is primarily responsible for maintaining an aircraft in airworthy condition? |
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Definition
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| The definition of nighttime is |
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Definition
the time between the end of evening civil twilight and the beginning of morning civil twilight.
FAR 1.1 |
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| Which V-speed represents maximum flap extended speed? |
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| Which V-speed represents maximum landing gear extended speed? |
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maximum structural cruising speed.
FAR 1.2 |
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stalling speed or minimum steady flight speed in the landing configuration.
FAR 1.2 |
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| Which operation would be described as preventive maintenance? |
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Definition
Replenishing hydraulic fluid.
FAR 1.1, FAR 43 App A |
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| What document(s) must be in your personal possession or readily accessible in the aircraft while operating as pilot in command of an aircraft? |
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Definition
An appropriate pilot certificate and an appropriate current medical certificate if required.
FAR 61.3 |
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Term
| When must a current pilot certificate be in the pilot's personal possession or readily accessible in the aircraft? |
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Definition
Anytime when acting as pilot in command or as a required crewmember.
FAR 61.3 |
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Term
| A recreational or private pilot acting as pilot in command, or in any other capacity as a required pilot flight crewmember, must have in his or her personal possession or readily accessible in the aircraft a current |
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Definition
medical certificate if required and an appropriate pilot certificate.
FAR 61.3 |
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| Each person who holds a pilot certificate or a medical certificate shall present it for inspection upon the request of the Administrator, the National Transportation Safety Board, or any |
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Definition
Federal, state, or local law enforcement officer.
FAR 61.3 |
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Term
| A third-class medical certificate is issued to a 36-year-old pilot on August 10, this year. To exercise the privileges of a Private Pilot Certificate, the medical certificate will be valid until midnight on |
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Definition
August 31, 5 years later.
FAR 61.23 |
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Term
| A third class medical certificate is issued to a 51-year-old pilot on May 3, this year. To exercise the privileges of a Private Pilot Certificate, the medical certificate will be valid until midnight on |
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Definition
May 31, 2 years later.
FAR 61.23 |
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Term
| For private pilot operations, a Second-Class Medical Certificate issues to a 42-year-old pilot on July 15, this year, will expire at midnight on |
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Definition
July 31, 2 years later.
FAR 61.23 |
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Term
| For private pilot operations, a First-Class Medical Certificate issues to a 23-year-old pilot on October 21, this year, will expire at midnight on |
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Definition
October 31, 5 years later.
FAR 61.23 |
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Term
| The pilot in command is required to hold a type rating in which aircraft? |
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Definition
Aircraft having a gross weight of more than 12,500 pounds.
FAR 1.1, FAR 61.5, FAR 61.31 |
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Term
| What is the definition of a high-performance airplane? |
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Definition
An airplane with an engine of more than 200 horsepower.
FAR 61.31 |
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Term
| Before a person holding a private pilot certificate may act as pilot in command of a high-performance airplane, that person must have |
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Definition
received ground and flight instruction from an authorized flight instructor who then endorses that person's logbook.
FAR 61.31 |
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Term
| In order to act as pilot in command of a high-performance airplane, a pilot must have |
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Definition
received and logged ground and flight instruction in an airplane that has more than 200 horsepower.
FAR 61.31 |
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Term
| To act as pilot in command of an aircraft carrying passengers, a pilot must show by logbook endorsement the satisfactory completion of a flight review or completion of a pilot proficiency check within the receding |
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Definition
24 calendar months.
FAR 61.56 |
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Term
| If recency of experience requirements for night flight are not met and official sunset is 1830, the latest time passengers may be carried is |
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Definition
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Term
| To act as pilot in command of an aircraft carrying passengers, the pilot must have made at least three takeoffs and three landings in an aircraft of the same category, class, and if a type rating is required, of the same type, within the preceding |
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Definition
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Term
| To act as pilot in command of an aircraft carrying passengers, the pilot must have made three takeoffs and three landings within the preceding 90 days in an aircraft of the same |
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Definition
category, class, and type, if a type rating is required.
FAR 61.57 |
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Term
| The takeoffs and landings required to meet the recency of experience requirements for carrying passengers in a tailwheel airplane |
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Definition
must be to a full stop.
FAR 61.57 |
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Term
| The three takeoffs and landings that are required to act as pilot in command at night must be done during the time period from |
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Definition
1 hour after sunset to 1 hour before sunrise.
FAR 61.57 |
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Term
| To meet the recency of experience requirements to act as pilot in command carrying passengers at night, a pilot must have made at least three takeoffs and three landings to a full stop within the preceding 90 days in |
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Definition
the same category and class of aircraft to be used.
FAR 61.57 |
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Term
| If a certified pilot changes permanent mailing address and fails to notify the FAA Airmen Certification Branch of the new address, the pilot is entitled to exercise the privileges of the pilot certificate for a period of only |
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Definition
30 days after the date of the move.
FAR 61.60 |
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Term
| A certificated private pilot may not act as pilot in command of an aircraft towing a glider unless there is entered in the pilot's logbook a minimum of |
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Definition
100 hours of pilot-in-command time in the aircraft category, class, and type, if required, that the pilot is using to tow a glider.
FAR 61.69 |
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Term
| To act as pilot in command of an aircraft towing a glider, a pilot is required to have made within the preceding 12 months |
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Definition
at least three actual or simulated glider tows while accompanied by a qualified pilot.
FAR 61.69 |
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Term
| A recreational pilot acting as pilot in command must have in his or her personal possession while aboard the aircraft |
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Definition
a current logbook endorsement that permits flight within 50 nautical miles from the departure airport.
FAR 61.3 |
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Term
| A third-class medical certificate was issued to a 19-year-old pilot on August 10, this year. To exercise the privileges of a recreational or private pilot certificate, the medical certificate will expire at midnight on |
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Definition
August 31, 5 years later.
FAR 61.23 |
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Term
| If a recreational or private pilot had a flight review on August 8, this year, when is the next flight review required? |
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Definition
August 31, 2 years later.
FAR 61.56 |
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Term
| Each recreational or private pilot is required to have |
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Definition
a biennial flight review.
FAR 61.56 |
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Term
| If a recreational or private pilot had a flight review on August 8, this year, when is the next flight review required? |
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Definition
August 31, 2 years later.
FAR 61.56 |
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Term
| How many passengers is a recreational pilot allowed to carry on board? |
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Definition
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Term
| According to regulations pertaining to privileges and limitations, a recreational pilot may |
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Definition
not pay less than the pro rata share of the operating expenses of a flight with a passenger.
FAR 61.101 |
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Term
| In regard to privileges and limitations, a recreational pilot may |
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Definition
not pay less than the pro rata share of the operating expenses of a flight with a passenger.
FAR 61.101 |
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Term
| When may a recreational piot act as pilotin command on a cross-country flight that exceeds 50 nautical miles from the departure airport? |
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Definition
After receiving ground and flight instructions on cross-country training and a logbook endorsement.
FAR 61.101 |
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Term
| A recreational pilot may act as pilot in command of an aircraft that is certificated for a maximum of how many occupants? |
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Definition
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Term
| A recreational pilot may act as pilot in command of an aircraft with a maximum engine horsepower of |
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Definition
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Term
| What exception, if any, permits a recreational pilot to act as pilot in command of an aircraft carrying a passneger for hire? |
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Definition
There is no exception.
FAR 61.101 |
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Term
| May a recreational pilot act as pilot in command of an aircraft in furtherance of a business? |
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Definition
No, it is not allowed.
FAR 61.101 |
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Term
| With respect to daylight hours, what is the earliest time a recreational pilot may takeoff? |
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Definition
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Term
| If sunset is 2021 and the end of evening civil twilight is 2043, when must a recreational pilot terminate the flight? |
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Definition
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Term
| When may a recreational pilot operate to or from an airport that lies within Class C Airspace? |
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Definition
For the purpose of obtaining an additional certificate or rating while under the supervision of an authorized flight instruction.
FAR 61.101 |
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Term
| Under what conditions may a recreational pilot operate at an airport that lies within Class D airspace and that has a part-time control tower in operation? |
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Definition
Between sunrise and sunset when the tower is closed, the ceiling is at least 1,000 ft, and the visibility is at least 3 miles.
FAR 61.101, FAR 91.155 |
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Term
| When may a recreational pilot fly above 10,000 ft MSL? |
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Definition
When 2,000 ft AGL or below.
FAR 61.101 |
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Term
| During daytime, what is the minimum flight or surface visibility required for recreational pilots in Class G airspace below 10,000 ft MSL? |
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Definition
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Term
| During daytime, what is the minimum flight visibility required for recreational pilots in controlled airspace below 10,000 ft MSL? |
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Definition
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Term
| Under what conditions, if any, may a recreational pilot demonstrate an aircraft in flight to a prospective buyer? |
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Definition
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Term
| When, if ever, may a recreational pilot act as pilot in command in an aircraft towing a banner? |
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Definition
It is not allowed.
FAR 61.101 |
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Term
| When must a recreational pilot have a pilot-in-command flight check? |
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Definition
If the pilot has less than 400 total flight hours and has not flown as pilot in command in an aircraft within the preceding 180 days.
FAR 61.101 |
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Term
| When may a recreational pilot act as pilot in command of an aircraft at night? |
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Definition
When obtaining an additional certificate or rating under the supervision of an authorized instructor, provided the surface or flight visibility is at least 5 statue miles.
FAR 61.101 |
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Term
| In regard to privileges and limitations, a private pilot may |
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Definition
not pay less than the pro rata share of the operating expenses of a flight with passengers provided the expenses involve only fule, oil, airport expenditures, or rental fees.
FAR 61.113 |
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Term
| According to regulations pertaining to privileges and limitations, a private pilot may |
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Definition
not pay less than the pro rata share of the operating expenses of a flight with passengers provided the expenses involve only fuel, oil, airport expenditures, and airport fees.
FAR 61.113 |
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Term
| What exception, if any, permits a private pilot to act as pilot in command of an aircraft carrying passengers who pay for the flight? |
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Definition
If a donation is made to a charitable organization for the flight.
FAR 61.113 |
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Term
| What should an owner or operator known about Airworthiness Directives (As)? |
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Definition
They are mandatory.
FAR 39 |
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Term
| May a pilot operate an aircraft that is not in compliance with an Airworthiness Directive (AD)? |
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Definition
Yes, if allowed by the AD.
FAR 39 |
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Term
| Preventive maintenance has been performed on an aircraft. What paperwork is required? |
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Definition
The signature, certificate number, and kind of certificate held by the person approving the work and a description of the work must be entered in the aircraft maintenance records.
FAR 43.9, FAR 91.417 |
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Term
| What regulation allows a private pilot to perform preventive maintenance? |
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Definition
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Term
| Who may perform preventive maintenance on an aircraft and approve it for return to service? |
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Definition
Private or commercial pilot.
FAR 43.7 |
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Term
| The final authority as to the operation of an aircraft is the |
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Definition
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Term
| The person directly responsible for the pre-launch briefing of passengers for a flight is the |
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Definition
pilot in command.
FAR 91.3 |
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Term
| If an in-flight emergency requires immediate action, the pilot in command may |
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Definition
deviate from the FAR's to the extent required to meet that emergency.
FAR 91.3 |
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Term
| When must a pilot who deviates from a regulation during an emergency send a written report of that deviation to the Administrator? |
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Definition
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Term
| Who is responsible for determining if an aircraft is in condition for safe flight? |
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Definition
The pilot in command.
FAR 91.7 |
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Term
| Under what conditions may objects be dropped from an aircraft? |
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Definition
If precautions are taken to avoid injury or damage to persons or property on the surface.
FAR 91.15 |
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Term
| A person may not act as a crewmember of a civil aircraft if alcoholic beverages have been consumed by that person within the preceding |
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Definition
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Term
| Under what condition, if any, may a pilot allow a person who is obviously under the influence of drugs to be carried aboard an aircraft? |
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Definition
In an emergency or if the person is a medical patient under proper care.
FAR 91.17 |
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Term
| No person may attempt to act as a crewmember of a civil aircraft with |
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Definition
04 percent by weight or more alcohol in the blood.
FAR 91.17 |
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Term
| Which preflight action is specifically required of the pilot prior to each flight? |
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Definition
Become familiar with all available information concerning the flight.
FAR 91.103 |
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Term
| Preflight action, as required for all flights away from the vicinity of an airport, shall include |
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Definition
an alternate course of action if the flight cannot be completed as planned.
FAR 91.103 |
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Term
| In addition to other preflight actions for a VFR flight away from the vicinity of the departure airport, regulations specifically require the pilot in command to |
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Definition
determine runway lengths at airports of intended use and the aircraft's takeoff and landing distance data.
FAR 91.103 |
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Term
| Flight crewmembers are required to keep their safety blets and shoulder harnesses fastened during |
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Definition
takeoffs and landings.
FAR 91.105 |
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Term
| Which best describes the flight conditions under which flight crewmembers are specifically required to keep their safety belts and shoulder harness fastened? |
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Definition
Safety belts during takeoff and landing and while en route; shoulder harnesses during takeoff and landing.
FAR 91.105 |
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Term
| With respect to passengers, what obligation, if any, does a pilot in command have concerning the use of safety belts? |
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Definition
The pilot in command must brief the passengers on the use of safety belts and notify them to fasten their safety belts during taxi, takeoff, and landing.
FAR 91.107 |
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Term
| With certain exceptions, safety belts are required to be secured about passengers during |
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Definition
taxi, takeoff, and landings.
FAR 91.107 |
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Term
| Safety belts are required to be properly secured about which persons in an aircraft and when? |
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Definition
Passengers, during taxi, takeoffs, and landings only.
FAR 91.107 |
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Term
| No person may operate an aircraft in formation flight |
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Definition
except by prior arrangement with the pilot in command of each aircraft.
FAR 91.111 |
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Term
| A seaplane and a motorboat are on crossing courses. If the motorboat is to the left of the seaplane, which has the right-of-way? |
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Definition
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Term
| Unless otherwise authorized, what is the maximum indicated airspeed at which a person may operate an aircraft below 10,000 ft MSL? |
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Definition
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Term
| Unless otherwise authorized, the maximum indicated airspeed at which aircraft may be flown when at or below 2,500 ft AGL and within 4 nautical miles of the primary airport of Class C airspace is |
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Definition
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Term
| When flying in the airspace underlying Class B airspace, the maximum speed authorized is |
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Definition
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Term
| When flying in a VFR corridor designated through Class B airspace the maximum speed authorized is |
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Definition
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Term
| When an ATC clearance has been obtained, no pilot in command may deviate from that clearance, unless that pilot obtains an amended clearance. The one exception to this regulation is |
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Definition
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Term
| When would a pilot be required to submit a detailed report of an emergency which caused the pilot to deviate from an ATC clearance? |
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Definition
When requested by ATC.
FAR 91.3, FAR 91.123 |
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Term
| What action, if any, is appropriate if the pilot deviates from an ATC instruction during an emergency and is given priority? |
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Definition
File a detailed report within 48 hours to the chief of the appropriate ATC facility, if requested.
FAR 91.123 |
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Term
| Which is the correct traffic pattern departure procedure to use at a noncontrolled airport? |
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Definition
Comply with any FAA traffic pattern established for the airport.
FAR 91.127 |
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Term
| What is the specific fuel requirement for flight under VFR during daylight hours in an airplane? |
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Definition
Enough to fly to the first point of intended landing and to fly after that for 30 minutes at normal cruising speed.
FAR 91.151 |
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Term
| What is the specific fuel requirement for flight under VFR at night in an airplane? |
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Definition
Enough to fly to the first point of intended landing and to fly after that for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed.
FAR 91.151 |
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Term
| What minimum visibility and clearance from clouds are required for a recreational pilot in Class G airspace at 1,200 ft AGL or below during daylight hours? |
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Definition
3 miles visibility and clear of clouds.
FAR 61.101, FAR 91.155 |
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Term
| Outside controlled airspace, the minimum flight visibility requirement for a recreational pilot flying VFR above 1,200 ft AGL and below 10,000 ft MSL during daylight hours is |
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Definition
3 miles.
FAR 61.101, FAR 91.155 |
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Term
| In addition to a valid Airworthiness Certificate, what documents or records must be aboard an aircraft during flight? |
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Definition
Operating limitations and Registration Certificate.
FAR 91.203, FAR 91.9 |
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Term
| When must batteries in an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) be replaced or recharged, if rechargeable? |
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Definition
When the ELT has been in use for more than 1 cumulative hour.
FAR 91.207 |
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Term
| When are non-rechargeable batteries of an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) required to be replaced? |
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Definition
When 50 percent of their useful life expires.
FAR 91.207 |
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Term
| Except in Alaska, during what time period should lighted position lights be displayed on an aircraft? |
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Definition
Sunset to sunrise.
FAR 91.209 |
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Term
| When operating an aircraft at cabin pressure altitudes above 12,500 ft MSL up to and including 14,000 ft MSL, supplemental oxygen shall be used during |
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Definition
that flight time in excess of 30 minutes at those altitudes.
FAR 91.211 |
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Term
| Unless each occupant is provided with supplemental oxygen, no person may operate a civil aircraft of US registry above a maximum cabin pressure altitude of |
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Definition
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Term
| No person may operate an aircraft in acrobatic flight when |
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Definition
over any congested area of a city, town, or settlement.
FAR 91.303 |
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Term
| In which class of airspace is acrobatic flight prohibited? |
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Definition
Class E airspace below 1,500 ft AGL.
FAR 91.303 |
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Term
| What is the lowest altitude permitted for acrobatic flight? |
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Definition
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Term
| No person may operate an aircraft in acrobatic flight when the flight visibility is less than |
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Definition
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Term
| An approved parachute constructed of natural materials must have been packed by a certificated and appropriately rated parachute rigger within the preceding |
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Definition
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Term
| An approved synthetic parachute may be carried in an aircraft for emergency use if it has been packed by an appropriately rate parachute rigger within the preceding |
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Definition
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Term
| With certain exceptions, when must each occupant of an aircraft wear an approved parachute? |
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Definition
When intentionally pitching the nose of the aircraft up or down 30 or more.
FAR 91.307 |
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Term
| Which is normally prohibited when operating a restricted category civil aircraft? |
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Definition
Flight over a densely populated area.
FAR 91.313 |
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Term
| Unless otherwise specifically authorized, no person may operate an aircraft that has an experimental certificate |
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Definition
over a densely populated area or in a congested airway.
FAR 91.319 |
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Term
| The responsibility for ensuring that an aircraft is maintained in an airworthy condition is primarily that of the |
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Definition
owner or operator.
FAR 91.403 |
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Term
| The airworthiness of an aircraft can be determined by a preflight inspection and a |
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Definition
review of the maintenance records.
FAR 91.403 |
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Term
| The responsibility for ensuring that maintenance personnel make the appropriate entries in the aircraft maintenance records indicating the aircraft has been approved for return to service lies with the |
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Definition
owner or operator.
FAR 91.405 |
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Term
| Who is responsible for ensuring appropriate entries are made in maintenance records indicating the aircraft has been approved for return to service? |
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Definition
owner or operator.
FAR 91.405 |
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Term
| Who is responsible for ensuring Airworthiness Directives (ADs) are complied with? |
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Definition
owner or operator.
FAR 91.403 |
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Term
| Completion of an annual inspection and the return of the aircraft to service should always be indicated by |
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Definition
an appropriate notation in the aircraft maintenance records.
FAR 91.409 |
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Term
| If an alteration or repair substantially affects an aircraft's operation in flight, that aircraft must be test flown by an appropriately-rated pilot and approved for return to service prior to being operated |
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Definition
with passengers aboard.
FAR 91.407 |
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Term
| Before passengers can be carried in an aircraft that has been altered in a manner that may have appreciably changed its flight characteristics, it must be flight tested by an appropriately rated pilot who holds at least a |
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Definition
Private Pilot Certificate
FAR 91.407 |
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Term
| An aircraft's annual inspection was performed on July 12, this year. The next annual inspection will be due no later than |
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Definition
July 31, next year.
FAR 91.409 |
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Term
| To determine the expiration date of the last annual aircraft inspection, a person should refer to the |
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Definition
aircraft maintenance records.
FAR 91.417 |
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Term
| What aircraft inspections are required for rental aircraft that are also used for flight instruction? |
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Definition
Annual and 100-hour inspection.
FAR 91.409 |
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Term
| An aircraft had a 100-hour inspection when the tachometer read 1259.6. When is the next 100-hour inspection due? |
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Definition
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Term
| A 100-hour inspection was due at 3302.5 hours on the tachometer. The 100-hour inspection was actually done at 3309.5 hours. When is the next 100-hour inspection due? |
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Definition
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Term
| Maintenance records show the last transponder inspection was performed on September 1, 2006. The next inspection will be due no later than |
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Definition
September 30, 2008.
FAR 91.413 |
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Term
| Which records or documents shall the owner or operator of an aircraft keep to show compliance with an applicable Airworthiness Directive? |
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Definition
Aircraft maintenance records.
FAR 91.417 |
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Term
| All operations within Class C airspace must be |
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Definition
an aircraft equipped with a 4096-code transponder with Mode C encoding capability.
FAR 91215, FAR 91.130 |
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Term
| If an aircraft is involved in an accident which results in substantial damage to the aircraft, the nearest NTSB field office should be notified |
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Definition
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Term
| Which incident requires an immediate notification to the nearest NTSB field office? |
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Definition
Flight control system malfunction or failure.
NTSB 830.5 |
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Term
| Which incident would necessitate an immediate notification to the nearest NTSB field office? |
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Definition
An in-flight fire.
NTSB 830.5 |
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Term
| Which incident requires an immediate notification be made to the nearest NTSB field office? |
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Definition
An overdue aircraft that is believed to be involved in an accident.
NTSB 830.5 |
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Term
| May aircraft wreckage be moved prior to the time the NTSB takes custody? |
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Definition
Yes, but only to protect the wreckage from further damage.
NTSB 830.10 |
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Term
| The operator of an aircraft that has been involved in an accident is required to file an accident report within how many days? |
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Definition
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Term
| The operator of an aircraft that has been involved in an incident is required to submit a report to the nearest field office of the NTSB |
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Definition
when requested.
NTSB 830.15 |
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