CFI Oral Exam PILOT Questions and Correct
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When can one log instrument time? - ✔✔A person may log instrument time when
the person operates the aircraft solely by reference to instruments under actual or
simulated instrument flight conditions.
A flight instructor may log instrument time only when in actual.
What requirements must be met when conducting a flight review? - ✔✔A flight
review consists of 1 hour of flight training and one hour of ground training. This includes
a review of part 91 flight rules and general operating procedures.
Maneuvers and procedures that the instructor deems necessary for the pilot to
demonstrate the safe exercise of the privileges of the certificate.
What logbook entries should be made if the instructor deems that the pilot
demonstrates unsatisfactory performance during a flight review? - ✔✔The instructor
should sign the logbook to record the instruction given and then recommend additional
training in the areas that were unsatisfactory.
When is a flight review not required? - ✔✔A pilot who has satisfactorily completed
(within the preceding 24 months) a:
Pilot Proficiency check conducted by the FAA, an approved pilot check airmen for a
certificate, rating or operating privilege
Completed one or more phases of an FAA sponsored pilot proficiency award program .
,Current CFIs need not complete the ground portion
When acting as PIC of an aircraft carrying PAX during the day what are the recency of
experience requirements? - ✔✔Three take offs and landings within the preceding 90
days
in an aircraft that is of the same category, class and type if required.
Must be to a full stop in a tailwheel aircraft
When acting as PIC of an aircraft carrying PAX during night operations, what are the
recency of experience requirements? (One hour after sunset and one hour before
sunrise) - ✔✔Three take offs and landings to a full stop within the preceding 90 days
in an aircraft that is of the same category, class and type if required.
What is required to add an additional category rating to a pilots certificate? - ✔✔-
Received the required training and possess the required aeronautical experience for the
certificate sought.
-Have an endorsement in his or her logbook attesting that the applicant has been found
competent in the appropriate aeronautical knowledge areas.
-Pass the required practical test
(Knowledge test is not required provided the applicant holds a rating for an airplane,
rotorcraft, powered lift, or airship rating at that pilot certificate level.)
What is required to add an additional class rating to a pilots certificate? - ✔✔-Receive
an endorsement in their logbook that attests that the applicant has been found
competent in the aeronautical knowledge areas
-Must pass the required practical test that is appropriate to the pilot certificate for the
aircraft class rating sought
, (Training time requirements that apply to the pilot certificate nor a knowledge test is
required provided the applicant holds an airplane, rotorcraft, powered lift, or airship
rating at that pilot certificate level.)
How does a student pilot become eligible for a student pilot certificate? - ✔✔-16
years of age for everything but a glider or balloon for which the age requirement is 14.
-Read speak and write english
Who can a student pilot certificate be obtained from? - ✔✔-AME - if applying for a
medical certificate
-DE
-FSDO
What minimum aeronautical knowledge must be demonstrated before solo privileges
are granted? - ✔✔-Applicable parts of 61 and 91
-Airspace rules and procedures for the airport where the flight will be completed
-Flight characteristics and operational limitations for the make and model of aircraft to
be flown
What must an instructor do to authorize a student pilot for solo flight? - ✔✔-
Administer the pre-solo written test
-Review all incorrect answers with the student before authorization
What minimum flight training must be received before solo privileges are permitted? -
✔✔-Maneuvers required by part 61 for the make and model of aircraft to be flown.
-Preflight procedures
-Surface Operations
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