When is an instrument rating required? - correct answer ✔✔1. Under IFR
2. In weather conditions less than VFR
3. In Class A Airspace
4. Under Special VFR in Class B, C, D, and E surface areas between sunset and sunrise
5. When carrying pax for hire on an XC flight in excess of 50 miles or at night.
What are the recency-of-experience requirements to be PIC of a flight under IFR? - correct answer ✔✔1.
Flight Review;
2. To carry pax 3 takeoffs and landings (full stop at night) same category, class, and type
3. Within 6 calendar months: 6 approaches, holding procedures and tasks, intercepting and tracking
courses through the use of navigational electronic systems
What are the quals of a safety pilot? - correct answer ✔✔1. Possess private pilot certificate with
category and class ratings appropriate to aircraft being flowin
2. Possess an appropriate medical certificate (the safety pilot is acting as a required crew member)
3. If the flight is under IFR flight plan, PIC must have an instrument rating and be current.
What must the PIC be familiar with prior to a flight? - correct answer ✔✔WAFKRT
Weather reports and forecasts
Alternatives if the flight cannot be completed as planned
Known ATC Delays
Runway lengths of intended use
Takeoff and Landings Distances
IFR Fuel Requirements? - correct answer ✔✔Must carry enough fuel to fly to the first airport of intended
landing (including the approach), the alternate airport (if required), and thereafter for 45 minutes at
normal cruise speed.
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