PRIVATE
PILOT FAR 61
& 91
Class of medical certificate required and expiration for a student/private pilot - Answers -
third class, 60th month after the month of exam
An airplane that has a retractable landing gear, flaps, and a controllable pitch propeller -
Answers -complex airplane
What is the minimum altitude allowed anywhere? - Answers -An altitude allowing an
emergency landing without hazard to persons or property
What is the minimum altitude allowed in a congested area? - Answers -1,000' above the
highest obstacle within a 2,000' radius
Except over open water or sparsely populated areas, what is the minimum altitude
allowed in a non-congested area? - Answers -500' above the surface, and no closer
than 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure.
The altimeter must be set according to a station along the route within how many miles
of the aircraft? - Answers -100 nautical miles
Steady Green on the ground - Answers -Cleared for takeoff
Flashing green on the ground - Answers -Cleared to taxi
Steady red on the ground - Answers -Stop
Flashing red on the ground - Answers -Taxi clear of runway
Flashing white on the ground - Answers -Return to starting point on airport
, Alternating red and green - Answers -Exercise extreme caution
Steady green in the air - Answers -Cleared to land
Flashing green in the air - Answers -Return for landing
Steady red in the air - Answers -Give way to other aircraft and continue circling
Flashing red in the air - Answers -Airport unsafe—do not land
an airplane with an engine of more than 200 horsepower - Answers -high performance
airplane
A flight review or proficiency check is required for private pilots at what frequency? -
Answers -24 months
How often and how many take offs & landings must the pilot make to carry passengers?
- Answers -3 takeoffs and landings within the preceding 90 days, day and night
How soon must the FAA be notified of a change of mailing address? - Answers -30 days
When must a student pilot have received ground & flight training in Class B airspace to
operate in it? - Answers -90 days preceding
When can the pilot in command deviate from any rule of part 91? - Answers -In an in-
flight emergency requiring immediate action
Who is responsible for determining whether an aircraft is in condition for safe flight? -
Answers -The pilot in command
How many hours after consuming alcohol may a person act as a crew member? -
Answers -8 hours
When must crew members have safety belts fastened? - Answers -Takeoff, landing,
and en route
When must crew members have shoulder harnesses fastened? - Answers -Takeoff and
landing
Up to what age can an infant be held by an adult? - Answers -Before 2nd birthday
When can the floor of the aircraft be used as a seat? - Answers -When sport
parachuting
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