Private Pilot Oral Exam Study
Guide Part II Airman
Certification Standards (ACS)
Tasks with Complete Solutions
62What certificates and documents must be on board the aircraft for it to be
considered legal? - ANSWER - Remember ARROW: Airworthiness certificate,
Registration, Radio station license(if you are flying outside the US), Operating
limitations, and Weight and balance
What are the items required to be carried with you in order to act as a pilot in
command (PIC)? - ANSWER - To act as PIC of an aircraft, you are required to carry
your pilot certificate in medical certificate or drivers license, whichever is
appropriate. All pilots acting as PIC must carry a government issued photo ID as a
means of positively identifying themselves.
What are the limitations regarding flying for hire as a private pilot? - ANSWER - A
private pilot cannot act as a pilot in command of an aircraft that is carrying
passengers or property for compensation or higher. A private pilot must pay at least
an equal (pro rata) share of the operating expenses of a flight carrying passengers.
What documents should you carry on your person when operating the airplane in
flight? - ANSWER - A valid pilot certificate, a current and valid medical certificate,
and a government issued photo ID (a drivers license satisfies this requirement).
Must you notify the FAA of a change of address? - ANSWER - Yes. if your address
changes comma you may not exercise the priveleges of your pilot certificate.
Can you give me an example of an endorsement that is required in your pilot
logbook in order for you to take this practical test? - ANSWER - I have a solo
endorsement from my flight instructor that allows me to operate the airplane in solo
flight. I also have an endorsement recommending me for this practical test.
Are there established airworthiness requirements for pilots? - ANSWER - Yes, there
are a number of requirements a pilot must meet in order to be considered current.
,These include a fight review every 24 months, and three takeoffs and landings
within 90 days to be current to carry a passenger.
How would a pilot show that (s)he meet those currency requirements required of
pilots in order to act as a PIC? - ANSWER - A pilot can show currency through
logbook records and endorsements. Landings and the dates they a curd should be
recorded in the pilot's logbook, and an endorsement acknowledging the successful
completion of a flight review should also be included in the pilot's logbook.
Where can pilot certification requirements be found? - ANSWER - Pilot certification
requirements can be found in 14 CFR Part 61.
What is an advisory circular (AC)? - ANSWER - ACs are documents used by the FAA
as a means of issuing non regulatory information to pilots, mechanics, and
manufacturers.
Define the responsibility and authority of the pilot in command. - ANSWER - The
pilot in command is the final authority as to the operation of the aircraft. (S)he is
responsible for the safety of the crew and all passengers on board the aircraft.
Can a private pilot tow a glider? - ANSWER - Yes, provided (s)he obtains specific
experience and training required by 14 CFR Part 61.69, which includes 100 hours of
pilot in command time in the category and class and type of aircraft being used to
tow gliders.
When would you need to obtain a flight review to remain legal to act as a pilot in
command? - ANSWER - Within 24 months of successfully completing my private
pilot practical test period I would then need to complete a flight review every 24
months with a certified flight instructor or designated pilot examiner.
What is the minimum age requirement to qualify for a private pilot certificate for a
single engine airplane? - ANSWER - To be eligible for a private pilot certificate, a
person must be at least 17 years old for a rating in other than a glider or a balloon.
As PIC (pilot in command), what is your responsibility to your passengers with
regard to safety belts? - ANSWER - As PIC, you must brief your passengers on the
operation of the safety belts and notify your passengers when belts must be worn.
,How long is a third class medical certificate valid? - ANSWER - A third class medical
certificate is valid until the end of the 60th calendar month following the date of
examination if you are under 40 years of age on the day of the medical exam. If you
are 40 years old or older on the day of the exam, then the certificate is valid until
the end of the 24th calendar month following the date of the examination.
How long is a second class medical certificate valid? - ANSWER - A second class
medical certificate is valid for 12 months. However, since private pilots cannot
operate an aircraft for higher, a private pilot need not have a second class
certificate and must only carry a third class medical certificate. If a private pilot
receives a second class medical certificate, it will effectively become a third class
medical certificate after the 12 month period, and it remains valid for as long as the
third class medical certificate is valid. Therefore a private pilot holding a second
class medical certificate holds a valid medical certificate for 60 months if the pilot
was under 40 years old on the date of the examination. If the pilot was 40 years old
or over on the date of the examination, a second class medical certificate is valid for
24 months after the month the medical exam was conducted.
How long is a first class medical certificate valid? - ANSWER - A first class medical
certificate is valid for 12 months if the pilot is under the age of 40. For private pilots
who are age 40 and over, first class medical certificates are valid for six months.
However since private pilots cannot operate in aircraft or higher, a private pilot
need not have a first class certificate and must only carry a third class medical
certificate. Therefore, a private pilot holding a first class medical certificate holds a
valid medical certificate for 60 months if the pilot was under 40 years old on the
date of the examination. And if the pilot was 40 years old or over on the date of the
examination, a first class medical certificate is valid for 24 months after the month
the medical examination was conducted.
What class of medical certificate must a private pilot hold? - ANSWER - A private
pilot must carry at least a third class medical certificate that is valid and current or
be qualified under BasicMed.
What is BasicMed? - ANSWER - BasicMed permits a pilot to conduct certain
operations using a US drivers license instead of a medical certificate.
How do you qualify for BasicMed? - ANSWER - There are three things you need to do
to fly under BasicMed. First, you must have a current US drivers license and have
held a valid FAA medical certificate at anytime after July 14th 2006. Although that
, medical certificate may be expired, it cannot have been suspended, revoked, or
withdrawn. Second, you need to have a state license physician (who does not have
to be an FAA designated AME) conduct a medical examination according to the
Comprehensive Medical Examination Checklist. 3rd, you need to take a free online
medical course available from the AOPA or the Mayo Clinic.
After you qualify under BasicMed, are there any limitations on what aircraft you can
fly? - ANSWER - Yes, there are. You cannot fly any aircraft that has a maximum
certificated takeoff weight of more than 6000 lbs., and the aircraft cannot be
certificated to carry more than six occupants, including the pilot. Also, you cannot
fly with more than five passengers, above 18,000ft MSL, faster than 250 KIAS, or for
compensation or higher.
What flight experience must be entered into a pilot's logbook? - ANSWER - The only
flight experience that is required to be entered into a pilot logbook is the experience
that is required for obtaining a certificate or rating, completing a flight review, or
meeting recency of experience requirements.
What is a flight review? - ANSWER - A flight review is a mandatory period of
instruction and evaluation that pilots must successfully complete within a 24-
calendar month period in order to act as pilot in command (PIC). The flight review
must include a minimum of one hour of ground instruction and one hour of flight
instruction.
Who can provide the services required for a flight review? - ANSWER - An
appropriately rated Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) or a designated pilot examiner
can each conduct a flight review.
If you do not obtain a flight review within 24 calendar months how can you become
legal to act as PIC again? - ANSWER - If I do not successfully complete a flight
review within 24 calendar months, I can seek out flight and ground instruction as
necessary to become proficient again and complete a flight review with a CFI or a
designated pilot examiner.
Can the CFI you took instruction from provide you with a flight review? - ANSWER -
Yes. A flight review can be completed with any appropriately rated Certified Flight
Instructor or a designated pilot examiner.
